Training Your Tampa Bay: Legends Octet In/outta Hero Roster
The article outlines a baseball team overhaul with key players listed including Gordon Martinez, Rey Sanchez, Matt Lawton, and others, detailing signings, injuries, and the aim to return to a title chase. It notes managerial changes, retirements, and a shift in strategy, with emphasis on a potent offense and shaky defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fiz
Tom ‘Gordon
Tina Martinez
Sierra
Kevin Brown
John Flaherty
Alan Embree
Felix Rodriguez
Matt Lawton
Mark Beliham
Rey Sanchez
Kant Wronson
Angels
Bian Cashman
New York
Damon
Red Sox
Feadoff
Derek Peter
Gary Shefield
Alex Rodriguez
Hideki Matsui
Jason Giambi
Jorge Posada
Robinson Cano
Burnie Willams
Anke Sterra
Randy Johnson
Mike Mussina
Hern - Ming
Shawn Chacon
Car Pavano
Jaret Wright
Martens
Ron Guidry
Mel Stattlewyre
Ins
Orioles Face Long Road After Offseason Shuffle
In Fort Lauderdale the Orioles prepare for 2005 with new additions Kris Benson and LaTroy Hawkins as they seek roster improvements. Miguel Tejada unsettles fans by asking to be traded before retracting the request. Questions linger about replacing Flynn and rebuilding a young rotation under Leo Mazzone as the team aims to end an eight season losing streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Benson
Ramon Herandez
Jet
Connie
Corey Patterson
Kevin Millar
LaTroy Hawkins
Mare
B.J. Ya
Sammy Sosa
Rafael Palmaite
James Baldwin
Jason Grinsley
Eli Marrero
Steve Kline
Jorge Jutlo
Phn Maire
Outlook
Orioles
Miguel Tejada
Benson
Hawkins
Flynn
Oriolea
Leo Mazzone
Chris Hay
Tejada
Jay Gibbons
Melvin Mora
Patmeins
Tampa Bay Rays Manager reshuffle and 2005 outlook
The report lists Tampa Bay Devil Rays with Joe Maddan as manager, 2005 record 67-95 in fifth place, training town in St. Petersburg, Park Progress Power Park, home Al Lang Field. It notes ownership change to Stuart Steinberg and budget caution for 2006, with few payroll boosts expected and a tough division behind Yankees and Red Sox. Chicago White Sox under Ozzie Guillen finish 99-63, champions, with moves including Thome Vazquez Mackowiak Konerko extension and Podsednik recovery shaping the title defense.
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Joe Maddan
SL Patersburg
Progress Power Fark
al Lang
Bacabill
Yankees
Red.Sox
Chicago White Sox
Ozzie Guillen
Tucson
Ariz
Damaso Marta
Timo Parez
Willie Harris
Geoff Blun
Outlook
Kenny ‘Williams
The
Ferry
Willams
Thoma
Vazquez
Mackowiak
Paul Konerko
Thome
Phillies
Brandon W McCarthy
Rowana
Chicago
Brian Anderson
Scott Podsednik
Guillen
Juan Uribe
Arcey
Ninty
Tadahito Squch
Sascond
Mose
Freddy Garcia
Vazquie
Ron Gandemire
Fort Myers
Fla
Hammond Bladium
Rondell White
Luis Gastillo
Tony Batiste
Auber Sierra
Jacque Dones
J.C. Romero
AHP
Jos
Mays
Luis Rivas
Terry Ryan
Minnesota 4
OH Rondett
Luks Gantilo
Batista
Japan
Twins
Dustin Mootwat
Bollinee
Sagan
White Sox
Indians
Tumpera
Johan Santana
Brad Radke
Carlos Silva
Kyle Lohsa
Suodl Baker
Francisco Liriano
Alle Star
Jos Nathan
Juan Ainen
Indians face a challenging season under Wedge in 2005
The Cleveland Indians, led by manager Eric Wedge in 2005, confront mixed signings and a tough schedule after an 8-14 April setback. Key players include Paul Byrd Guillermo Mota and Andy Marte amid criticism of GM Mark Shapiro.
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Tre Weage
Peseon
Second Plaza
Winter Haven
Fla
Chain of Lakes Park
Paul Byrd
Jason Jatinsen
Guillermo Mota
Eduardo Perez
Andy Marte
Jason Michaels
Lou Morlori
Todd Hollandsworth
Danny Gravas
Stave Karsay
Kevin Milood
Bob Kowry
Scott Blartan
Gace Crisp
Marte
Crisp
Boston
Aaron Bons
Alate
Wedge
Detroit Tigers 2005 Outlook Under New Manager Leyland
Detroit announces a managerial change with Jim Leyland taking over the Tigers after a 71-91 season placed fourth in 2005. The report lists players Todd Jones Kenny Rogers Bobby Higginson Trademarks include Alan Trammell as ex manager and notes Leyland’s long Tigers history.
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Detroit Tigers
Jin Leyland
Lakeland
Fla
Stoker Marchant Flaid
Todd Jones
Kenny Rogers
Alan Trammell
Bobby Higginson
Trendell White
Jason Johnson
Detroit
Leyland
Trammell
Tigers
Red Sox Outlook Turns On Francona and Cleanup Power
Boston faces a rebuild with Terry Francona at the helm. Becketts top rotation status, Damon departure, and new center fielder Coco Crisp shape a lean lineup. Theo Epstein resigns and returns, Hoyer and Cherington act as co GMs as Boston eyes a tougher AL East.
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Boston Red Sox
Terry Francona
Fort Myars
Fla
City of Palms
Heras
Slash Beckett
Cong Crisp
Mark Loretta
Alex Gonzalez
Mike Lowell
J. Shoe
Joden Tavarez
Rudy Soanez
David Fiske
John Flaherty
Josh Bam
Jonny Damon
Kevin Millar
Edgar Rentalla
Cary Lucchino
Jed Hoyer
Ban Cherington
Damon
New York Yankees
Red Sox
Crisp
Silanes
Iait
Beckett
Gurt Schiling
Boston
Keith Foulke
Manny Ramirez
David Ortiz
Ramirez
Yankees
Toronto
Royals and Angels Look Ahead With Notable Roster Moves
The Royals add Blarton Mays and Sanders to shore up pitching and lineup while projecting a 80 plus loss season after a 49 89 record last year. The Angels, after trading Malina and Washburn, count on Carrasco Romero and Bartolo Colon to anchor a strong rotation with Rodriguez closer support and Vldimir Guerrero protection.
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Kansas City Royals
Manegee Guddy
Surprise
Ariz. Park
Surprise Stadium
Scott Blarton
Mark Radian
Joe Mays
Neggie Sanders
Mark Grudzielanek
Doug Mientkiewicz
Elmar Dassens
Paul Bako
Joel Paralta
Hats
Royals
Blarton
Mays
Redman
Sanders
Mike Sweeney
Royale
Grubzielarrek
Mienthiewicz
Dows
FKP
Mike MacDougal
Hpe
Jeremy Attaldt
Andrew Sisco
Ambiorix Burgos
MacDougal
Burgos
Sisco
Rip Ilector Carasca
J.C. Nomero
Edgariie Alfonzo
Hare
Jarrad Westibum
AHP
Paxil Byrd
Jason Christianson
Bengle Malina
Jonty Paul
Steve Finley
Jett DaVanon
Lou Meroni
Angels
Washburn
Bengis Malina
Chase Malina
Bengie
Carrasco
Romero
Los Angeles
Vildimir Guerrero
Afforts
Ure
Paul Konerko
Anatiei
Bartolo Colon
Letigue
Francisca Rodriguez
Offseason Overhaul Shapes A's and Rangers Rosters
The Oakland A's and Texas Rangers rebuild with new GMs and multiple acquisitions. Oakland adds depth with Mejias Bradley and Thomas while relying on Loaiza and Harden for rotation insurance after a muted scoring year. Rangers, led by Buck Showalter, pursue a revamped rotation featuring Millwood Padilla and Otsuka to support an offense led by Wilkerson Young Blalock and a strengthened outfield core.
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Oakland
Macha Ater
Kage
A's
Loaiza
Rich Harden
Texas Rangers
Buck Showalter
Sui Y Auta
Pati
Surprise Stadium
Kevin Millen
Adam Eaton
Vicente Padilla
Akinon Otaka
Bred ‘Wilkerson
Ian Kinaler
Keniny Rogers
Alfonso Soriano
Chile Young
Sarlano
Wikerson
Wilkerson
Nadoff
Rangers
Ark Telkeira
Seba Godbra
Wichael Young
Hank Blalock
Kinaler
Soriano
Wikersod
Mariners Face Offseason Need For Power And Pitching
Mariners manager Mike Hargrave outlines plans after finishing 69 93 in 2005 for Peoria Arizona spring reports. Targeting power hitters like Sexson to repeat 99 HRs and 121 RBIs, and bolstering rotation with Washburn and Magglio? Ok.
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Seattle Marinets
Mike Hargrave
Peoria
Ariz
Pauria Sparta Complex
Hess Horn
Jarrod Washburn
Kenji Johjima
Carl Everett
Matt Lawton
Lip Juke Woods
Ryan Franklin
Gan Wilson
Pokey Reasa
Shigetoshi Magagawa
Jeff Nelson
Jamal Strong
Mariners
Everstl
Lawton
Plug Johima
Japan
Ren Rood
Washburn
Eddie Guarded
Pichia Sexson
Pescoer
Adnan Beitre
Dodgers
Fisix
Meche
Joel Piniero
Jamia Moyer
Tnight
Eniough
The
Associated Press
Offseason Baseball Moves And Rumors Across The League
A roundup of post World Series moves and whispers. Toronto signed Burnett and Ryan, plus Malina, Glaus, and Overbay in trades. Mets added Delgado and Wagner as Minaya reshapes the club. New Phillies GM Gillick sent Thome for Rowand while Chicago kept Konerko and acquired Vazquez. Bonds seeks a timely return as Sammy Sosa weighs offers amid spring capsules ahead.
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B.J. Ryan
Blue Jays
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Angie Malina
Troy Glaus
Kyle Overbay
Blue Jay
J.P. Ricciardi
New York Mets
Omar Minaya
Billy Wagner
Carlos Delgado
Atlanta Bag
Philadelphia
Wagner
Tom Gordon
Braves
Banat
Mets
Cliff Moya
Phillies
Pat Gillick
Jim Thome
White Sox
Aaron Rowand
Chicago
Paul Konerko
Frank Thomas
Dravgler Vazquez
Arizona
Red Sox
AJ. Plotaynsk
Pang
Johnny Damon
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Knolony Park
A.J. Buriat
LMF
BJ. Ryan
Bangla
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Sam Perlozza
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Sean Burroughs
Shinj Mori
Dan Mical
Josh Paul
Elvin Jackson
Dunys
Cleveland Indians
Minnesota Twins
Toronto Blue Jays
John Gibbs
Chronicle-Telegram
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Scioscia
Tempo
Diallo Stagium
Houston
Rafael Almeira
le Stl
National League
Sammy Sasa
Washington Nationals
Barry Bonds
Babe Ruth
Hank Aaron
Af Bur
Tafa
Ee Sone
Dean ‘Oon
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