Rangers overhaul on payroll as Hicks vows restraint
Rangers owner Hicks promises to run within means after a costly spree that saw Hart sign Chan Ho Park for 65 million and Juan Gonzalez for 24 million. Park and Gonzalez both struggled through injuries and slumps as Texas, 21 30, lost ground and attendance plummeted to a franchise-low average of 28,800 at home.
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Chan Ho Park
Juan Gonzalez
Texas
Park
Gonzalez
Dan Miceli
Steve Woodard
Cleveland
John Rocker
Hideki Irabu
Jeff Zimmerman
Jay Powell
Rich Rodriguez
Rangers
Hicks
Mariners scout camps to spot local baseball talent
Mariners scout Van Hook explains a free tryout event open to local players. Participants bring their own gear, register, run a 60 yard dash, and may be graded and possibly signed if the organization finds fit. The camp may end in a scrimmage or game depending on turnout and cuts.
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van Hook
Mariners
Rockets star Francis to miss 16 weeks with labrum injury
Francis will sit out at least 16 weeks after labrum surgery ending his season. He missed the last three games due to shoulder strain and underwent an operation after MRI indicated extensive damage. He averaged 21.6 points this season despite migraines and 25 games sidelined overall. Houston won the lottery, securing the top pick for the June 26 draft.
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Rangers
Minnesota
Todd Greene
Jerry Narron
Narron
Johnny Oates
Ivan Rodriguez
Florida
Rodriguez
Hicks
Rafael Palmeiro
Mike Lamb
Hank Blalock
Blalock
Lamb
Francis
Jones
Rockets
Houston
Selig eyes contraction list threaten Rays future
The baseball commissioner signaled Tampa Bay, the Devil Rays, as a potential contraction candidate, prompting owner Vince Naimoli to deny any such plan and affirm the franchise's commitment to long term success. The discussion arose as Selig weighs eliminating teams to restructure MLB, with Twins and Expos also involved in moving questions.
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Bud Selig
Devil Rays
Vince Naimoli
Naimoli
Chicago
Selig
Players’ Association
Twins
Minnesota
New York Times
Bob DuPuy
Expos
Toronto
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Carl Everett
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Bobby Goldwater
D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission
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Hamon Nissan
Usi
Aei
Camry and
Accord’ Automobile Magazine
Xterra
Sentra
Vela
Frontier
Maxima
Uate
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