Tribe Can Compete in AL Central Ten Years at Jacobs Field
In Mondays Chronicle we review a decade of Jacobs Field history and assess the Cleveland Indians ongoing AL Central prospects. A Q A with general manager Mark Shapiro fields questions on roster moves, outlook, and strategy. Omar Vizquel checks in for updates as the club maps this season and predicts future outcomes.
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Padres poised for a surprise comeback in 2006
San Diego hopes to rebound after a 61 98 season and two NL West titles earlier. Led by GM Kevin Towers who added 12 major acquisitions, the Padres showcase a new look at Petco Park and aim to contend in a balanced division. Star players and a retooled roster fuel belief they can return to October.
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Will Boston Overtake the Yankees This Year in Baseball
PREVIEW AMERICAN LEAGUE weighs the Red Sox and Yankees as Alex Rodriguez joins New York with Jeter amid fan chatter. It notes Boston adding Curt Schilling and Keith Foulke, predictions for AL finish, and the April 16 Fenway showdown alongside off field drama around Steinbrenner Torre and steroid questions.
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AL standings and schedule for the 2003 season
A sweeping overview of the American League divisions with team moves and prospects. Key notes include Boston adding Schilling and Foulke under Theo Epstein, Manny Ramirez and Nomar Garciaparra in focus, and Fenway expanding seats. Orioles emphasize Tejada, Lopez, Palmeiro in a strong lineup but shaky rotation. Toronto highlights Halladay’s breakout and Delgado’s power, while Tampa Bay shows rebuild momentum under Lou Piniella. Twins focus on bullpen depth and young catcher, Kansas City touts Beltran and Sweeney, White Sox reshuffle under Ozzie Guillen, Tigers remake with Ivan Rodriguez, Indians rely on Vizquel and Sabathia, Athletics seek title with Hudson Zito Mulder, Angels push Guerrero and Escobar, Mariners rely on rotation, Rangers chase Soriano upside and infield power.
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