Indians open Goodyear complex shines as new spring home
The Cleveland Indians unveil a 47 acre training complex at Goodyear featuring six practice diamonds, a minor league clubhouse, and an oval main clubhouse. Players and staff praise state of the art facilities aimed at year round development and efficiency ahead of the Feb 25 opener versus the Giants. Fans tour the site as scaffolding and construction continue and box office lines form.
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Veterans start new teams as Hampton exits camp
Trevor Hoffman Pat Burrell and Raul Ibanez settled in with their clubs Monday while Mike Hampton left Astros camp for heart treatment. Albert Pujols said he will skip the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues. Hampton to Houston for a procedure. Valverde treated for an arm infection. Pujols cites insurance and confirms his WBC absence.
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Houston
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Brewers Sign Hoff man and Ibanez Seize New Roles in Spring
Brewers add veteran outfielder Hoff man after a $6 million deal as he adapts to new teammates in Phoenix. Ibanez joins from Seattle on a $31.5 million contract to replace Burrell with Port Charlotte drills and a push to deliver 110 RBIs last season. Burrell signs a $16 million two year deal with Tampa Bay and reflects on leaving the Phillies after a World Series win. Ludwick inks a $3.7 million one year deal with St Louis as spring training begins.
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Carlos Lee
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Ryan Ludwick
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Pavlik Ready for Home Town Fight in Youngstown
The event centers on Kelly Pavlik defending his middleweight title against Marco Antonio Rubio at the Chevrolet Centre. Bars, tents, and tailgate atmosphere fill downtown as fans in Blue-collar Youngstown rally behind Pavlik, a hometown hero trained at Southside Boxing Club.
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Phelps Avoids Drug Charge After SC Investigation
Michael Phelps will not be charged after a South Carolina inquiry found insufficient evidence to prove he smoked marijuana from a bong at a November University of South Carolina party. Sheriff Leon Lott noted a photo showed him with a bong but no confession or proof of use.
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