Braves Begin Spring Training Amid Uncertain Outlook
The Atlanta Braves head to spring training facing questions after a 2005 90 72 season. Key departures include Furcal to Los Angeles. Rafael Fureal, Farnsworth and Estrada exit, while Renteria arrives. Breathing room at closer, rotation spots open with Ramirez and Davies competing. John Schuerholz aims to shore up bullpen and lineup with LaRoche and Langerhans in flux.
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Phillies in Bold Moves Forge Spring Training Plans
Clarliz Mariel enters second season with Clearwater camp setup at Sright House Networks Field. Key figures: GM Pat Gilliat, RHP Tom Gordon, LHP Arthur Rhodes, and a mix of veterans and prospects. trading Thame 16 advances NL Rookie of the Year Ryan Howard, Rowand in deal. Wagner departs for Mets complicating bullpen, rotation lacks true ace.
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Xavier Madly
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Red Bradford
Judo Franco
Jase Valentin
Bret Boone
Yusaku Irki
Mike Redman
Endy Chavez
John Maine
Daren Olver
Mike Piazza
Mike Camaron
Bravery Looper
Kris Barson
Jae Leo
Roberto Hernandez
Doug Mientkiewicz
Mike Jacobs
Miguel Gairo
Marton Anderson
Kazuhisa
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Renny Graves
Mike OlFallig
Jase Offerman
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Nationals Face Uncertain Season With New Owner
Washington shows a shuffled outlook as MLB-owned Expos buyout stalls a stadium lease. Jim Bowden returns as GM with Frank Rubinson managing. Soriano reluctant to move to outfield. Loaiza and Carrasco depart. rotation weak behind Hernandez and Patterson. additions mostly bench players. Guillen may miss season start.
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Cardinals Preview Struggles and Outlook for 2008 Season
The report sketches Tony La Russa’s Cardinals entering 2008 with hopes of a third straight 100-win season amid a retooled lineup. It notes Encarnacion and Spivey in RF and IF roles, questions in LF platoons, and bullpen tweaks while outlining Astros’ pursuit of a strong return and the broader NL Central context with Cubs and Brewers present.
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Marlins adjust as spring hints at youth movement
Manager Jos Grazci leads Jupiter training amid roster churn with prospects highlighting the spring for Ginardi and a youth-based rebuild. The club eyes four to seven regulars and two starting pitchers as it positions around two returning stars Miguel and another veteran slugger while sorting out players for opening day.
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Baseball moves reshape lineup and staff for 1997 season
Tory Worarek, Casey, Ortiz, Gustelind, and Gustin lead a North lineup overhaul as Casey is traded to Pittsburgh and Adam Quon, Austin Kearns, and Willy McPena vie for starting roles. Gutfield logjam, Wilson shoulder recovery, and Krivaky's return frame a spring focus on rotation and depth.
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Pittsburgh Pirates New Manager Jim Tracy Arrives
The Pirates replace Lloyd McClendon with Jim Tracy as manager. 2005 record 57-95, sixth place. Training town in Florida announced with player lists and roster shifts including Sean Casey Jeromy Fennitz and Joe Randa.
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Diamondbacks opt for reshuffled lineup amid mixed outlook
Amid questions about depth and power, Arizona moves Hudson to catcher and shift Counsell, Tracy, and Webb in a redesigned rotation. Gonzalez may exit after this season as Mis contract nears expiry while Valverde shows late- season form.
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