San Diego firesale exposes a flawed Padres plan
Doug Clarke argues the Padres under Tom Werner staged a monetary fire sale, trading Gary Sheffield and others for prospects while lowering expectations and tying future wages to a slim payroll. The piece compares San Diego unfavorably with Cleveland, condemning the ownership and predicting continued struggle.
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Randy Smith
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Werner
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San Diego Fire
Ryan Klesko
Melvin Nieves
Vince Moore
Atlanta
Fred McGriff
Klesko
Phil Plantier
Derek Bell
Bud Selig
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Lorain Merchants Lose Heartbreaker in Playoffs
Lorain Merchants, the second place finisher in the Capital Division, blew a two-run lead with two outs in the seventh against Peebles when Steve Carver homered. Spencer then upended Lorain 6-2 on a sixth-inning grand slam. Merchants host the NAFA Eastern Zone championship August 27 to 29 in Lorain. Findlay Jack Co s won the league title, earning an ISC World Tourney berth, while West Liberty advances to the World Series.
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Softball notices toast Aug tournament schedule and fees
Sandusky hosts the Coaches Corner Invitational Aug 7 8 for Class C and D with double elimination under ASA rules. Entry 85 sanctioned 100 non sanctioned. Amherst fastpitch tourney Aug 7 8 at Powers Field features 15U girls. 12-team cap. entry 85. signups due Aug 2. draw Aug 4. Scrimmages sought by Don James Sundays. New London parks runs multiple Aug events for 32 teams. fees 95 sanctioned 110 non. Ridgeville youth tourney starts Aug with classes E F. Aug 2 and Aug 16 dates noted.
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Penfield Stiner and Sons Capture Third at Met Tournament
Penfield Stiner and Sons Construction beat Rootstown Beauty World 63 to take third place in the state Met Steve Fast Pitch tournament. Amie Leffen pitched a one hitter with 11 strikeouts and led the offense with three hits. Lindsay Brasse added two hits and an RBI as Stiner and Sons completed the season at 194. The team is coached by Dave Brasse, Dave Leffen, Tim Stiner and Betty Brasse.
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Browns start lineup history in new media guide
Cleveland Browns fans will gain a full set of normal NFL starting lineups from 1950 onward in the team's updated media guide. Club officials note the project required researching AAFC records and early NFL era data, with help from former players to determine regular starters across years.
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Frank Ryan
Paul Wiggin
Jim Houston
Ernie Green
Greg Pruitt
Brian Sipe
Doug Dicken
Ozzie
Belichick Praises Browns Scrimmage Impressions
Platteville notes show Bill Belichick praising Goebel Douglas Hamilton and Caldwell after a 6-0 Browns win over the Bears in a rookie and veteran scrimmage. Injuries included guard Gene Williams and guard/center Jay Hilgenberg as Everitt filled in with others day to day. Art Modell commended Platteville facilities while urging Berea as preferred training home. Browns plan one more practice in Platteville, then return to Berea.
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Van Horne Given Deadline To Report By Bears
Platteville Wisconsin AP veteran lineman Keith Van Horne must report by 5 p.m. Monday or Chicago Bears may start reducing a 1 million dollar one season offer with potential 100000 in incentives. The holdout centers on a requested 42 year contract.
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Chicago Bears
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