Dodgers tab Billingsley and local draft ties
Defiance pitcher Chad Billingsley, son of Firelands graduate Jim Billingsley, was chosen by the Dodgers in the first round as the 24th pick. The 62 record and 1.2 earned run average highlighted a nervous lead up to the draft. Ryan Feier from Midview was also cited as a local connection with Seattle holding the 86th pick.
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Local ties pitcher drafted in first round
Jim Billingsley, a 1977 Firelands graduate with ties to Elyria Catholic, was drafted in the first round after a standout minor and high school career. He pitched for Team USA, drew praise from Dodgers great Tommy Lasorda, and faces a potential Cleveland area showcase as his family awaits the June game in Cleveland. Billingsley pitched at Defiance College before entering professional ranks, striking out 138 and walking 16 in 36 innings this season and comparing his style to Roger Clemens and Greg Maddux.
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Fort Myers team mocks Sosa with cork giveaway at game
The Fort Myers Miracle plan cork pieces for the first 505 fans and Cubs hats for those with Sammy Sosa or Corky in their name. They will also distribute mini cork bats to the 21st 66th and 505th entrants at Hammond Stadium as Sosa faces a possible punishment amid a corked bat controversy. Sosa defends himself saying the bat was only used in batting practice and the incident will be resolved in coming days.
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Wohlers Faces Long Road After Elbow Injury
Denver based report details Mark Wohlers may miss the season after MRI comparisons show graft failure from Tommy John surgery. If the graft reattaches, six weeks of no throwing begin May 23 with a July 6 start planned. failure could require another operation. Other notes mention Hafner wrist inflammation and minor league details.
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Sosa Bat Scandal: MLB Reviews Corked Bat Case
Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa faced a potential suspension after MLB inspected 76 confiscated bats and found them legal. Commissioner Bud Selig and MLB official Sandy Alderson said a full, timely review would determine the penalty based on cooperation and surrounding facts. Bob Watson planned to interview Sosa as he awaited a decision likely by Thursday.
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Corked bat talk clouds baseball ethics and suspect culture
Yankees veteran Mulholland jokes about corked bats while indicating universal suspicion across players. Eric Wedge and Omar Vizquel caution against assuming guilt, noting uncertainty and the press when tainted wood is involved. Sosa’s episode looms as a possible footnote, with Burks calling for perspective as fans weigh the stain on a Hall of Famer’s legacy.
Rangers return Benes to Cubs amid roster turmoil
Texas traded disgruntled pitcher Alan Benes back to the Chicago Cubs for minor-league infielder Steve O'Sullivan after Benes balked at a demotion. Benes posted a 0-3 record with a 12.00 ERA in four Rangers starts and was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma. Also on the move, Benoit placed on 15-day DL for elbow tendinitis and Van Poppel released after DFA.
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