Opening Day Optimism Across MLB as Teams Set For Action
Optimism runs high on opening day across MLB as Terry Francona in Kansas City and managers nationwide anticipate a fresh season. Carlos Bonds chases Hank Aaron’s record as Barry Bonds eyes 21 more homers for 745. Starters Johan Santana Roy Halladay John Smoltz Brandon Webb headline a deep mound rotation while Carl Pavano returns for the Yankees in his first opening day start since 2005.
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Major League Baseball Openers Spark High Hopes Across Leagues
Spring training mood shifts to real games with top names like Sosa and Bonds looming. Teams like Detroit and Chicago White Sox brace for the season while 95 players start on the disabled list, and Matsuzaka awaits his Red Sox debut. Managers vow to prove critics wrong as early trends emerge in homers and pace.
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Frank Thomas
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Indians
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Joe Inglett
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Gutierrez
San Diego Padres
Adrian Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Padres
Kevin Towers
John Boggs
Billy Beane
Oakland Athletics
Travis Buck
Indians Aim for Postseason Push Under Wedge’s Relaxed Approach
The Indians, led by skipper Eric Wedge, enter the season amid high expectations and pundit picks to win the Central as Grady Sizemore seeks continued All-Star form. Wedge loosens tempo to keep clubhouse calm, while key players like Sabathia and Miller deal with injuries as Cleveland opens against the White Sox and pins hope on a lasting playoff run.
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C.C. Sabathia
Chicago
White Sox line up for game with Contreras starting
The visitors field Pablo Ozuna at leadoff and Darin Erstad in center with Jim Thome at three. Paul Konerko hits cleanup followed by Jermaine Dye and Joe Crede. Tadahito Iguchi is at second and A J Pierzynski catches. Juan Uribe starts at short. Jase Contreras is the right hander on the mound.
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Jase Contreras
Baseball TV package talks extend beyond deadline
Baseball negotiators kept the out of market Extra Innings package unresolved Sunday as they sought to preserve deals with iN Demand and Dish Network after a DirecTV $700 million seven year pact. Bob DuPuy said a March 31 deadline remained in effect but negotiations continued amid political pressure from Senator Kerry.
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Jackie Mitchell Becomes First Woman To Pitch In Pros
In an exhibition in Ghattanooga Vic Beatrice Jackie Mitchell pitched against the New York Yankees. Babe Ruth waved at the first two pitches and took a third strike. Lou Gehrig missed three straight swings before Mitchell left the game. Tory Lazzeri walked after a bunt attempt.
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Jackie” Mitchell
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Mets spoil festivities in Busch Stadium opener
Mets defeat Cardinals 6-1 to spoil World Series festivities as Tom Glavine earns win and Carlos Delgado drives in two with an early double off Chris Carpenter. Paul Lo Duca adds three RBIs and tags out a runner at the plate in St. Louis.
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Zambrano extends deadline as Cubs near extension
Pitcher Carlos Zambrano lengthens the deadline to reach a five year deal around 80 million with the Chicago Cubs, signaling progress toward agreement. Also notes Adrian Gonzalez’s 9.5 million four year Padres deal and tributes including Herb Carneal’s death at 83.
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