Sosa corked bat fate sparks Cubs win at Wrigley
Sammy Sosa faced questions after interleague opener at Wrigley when he was ejected for using a corked hat in the first inning during a 3-2 comeback victory over Tampa Bay. Sosa claimed the bat was only for batting practice and exhibitions and was mixed with game bats, apologizing to teammates and the commissioner. Cubs rally behind Sosa as Dusty Baker waits on league action.
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Hafner Injures Wrist Leaves Indians With Widened Roster
Hafner sprains his left wrist after being optioned to Buffalo for a broken toe and lands on the seven day disabled list. Mark Little signs a Triple A contract to fill his roster spot while Elhs Burks misses his season debut and Jody Gerut moves in the batting order as Ells Burks sits tonight.
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Indians Reschedule White Sox Game To July 12 Doubleheader
The Cleveland Indians announce the Saturday postponed game against the Chicago White Sox will be a day night doubleheader on July 12 at Jacobs Field. First game starts 1 05 p m with the nightcap at 7 05 p m. Each game requires its own ticket and the ballpark will be cleared after the first contest.
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Indians select Tulane first baseman Michael Aubrey in first round
Cleveland uses 11th pick on Michael Aubrey a Tulane junior and 18th on Brad Snyder Ball State junior in the first stage of the draft The club emphasizes college position depth noting the draft's strength in that area Aubrey known for 420 average 18 homers 79 RBIs and prior work as a pitcher is lauded as seasoned with strong character by assistant GM John Mirabelli
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Indians Pick Snyder Aubrey In 2003 Draft
Ohio high school star and Ball State hitter Aaron Snyder and University of Louisville star Aubrey were chosen in the first round by Cleveland. Both were Players of the Year in their conferences. The Indians added several college and high school picks, including Javier Herrera and Ryan Garko, as part of a six selection first day. Mirabelli praised the depth and upside, comparing favorably to last year’s picks. The draft resumes with rounds 21 through 50.
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Yankees name Jeter captain in surprise call
AP reports Derek Jeter was named the New York Yankees captain, the 11th in club history, by owner George Steinbrenner in a phone call. The timing puzzled fans as the decision came before a series in Cincinnati, with Steinbrenner alone authorized to appoint a captain since Don Mattingly’s 1986 retirement.
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Indians fall to Rockies in slugfest as Vizquel shines
Omar Vizquel had three hits for Cleveland while Rocky Mountain sluggers powered Colorado with home runs from Wilson and Helton. Rodriguez allowed eight hits and seven runs through six innings as Cleveland fights back but falls 5-3.
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