Smith grinds through spring gains with grand slam feat
Corey Smith, the Indians top pick, belted a grand slam and scored three runs in an 18-10 win over Detroit in his first big league spring training camp. He also homered in a B game as he aims to prove himself despite defensive lapses. The Indians beat Detroit 6-1 in the B game with Jason Davis and Bob Wickman contributing key outings. Baseball America places five Indians among the top 100 prospects including Sizemore and Carmona. The Tribe head to Lake Buena Vista to face the Braves with Bere slated to start.
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Indians pound Tigers as spring training offense soars
Indians explode for 17 hits and 18 runs in a spring exhibition, led by Casey Blake Corey Smith and Ronnie Belliard grand slams. Alex Escobar Travis Hamer each collect three hits as Coco Crisp goes 0-for-6. Tigers commit eight errors.
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Spring training antics as Indians push for lineup depth
Rookie Corey Smith homers and then hits a grand slam in a morning and afternoon split, while Detroit's Alan Trammell laments losses. Cleveland's Mariano Gomez impresses as a 21-year-old lefty set to open at Akron Aeros, and Alex Escobar heats up, changing swing approach. Indians bask in sunny mid 70s spring day amid optimistic notes.
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Yanmees Red Sox Rematch Opens Spring Training Flair
In Fort Myers a spring tilt between Yankees and Red Sox drew 7,304 as fans roamed palm trees and wore blue and red. Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter drew attention while payroll figures and trades framed the rival hype. Boston promoted Schilling and Foulke after last season moves. New York added Brown Vazquez and Sheffield.
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Ted Williams' son John Henry Williams dies at 35
John Henry Williams, son of Hall of Famer Ted Williams, died in Los Angeles at UCLA Medical Center. He was 35, battled leukemia, and had recently undergone a bone marrow transplant from his sister Claudia. Boston Red Sox owner John W. Henry offered condolences.
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Bradley’s Heated 2002 Season Past intrusions and on field battles
Indians star Milton Bradley reflects on a year marked by clashes with peers and media. He recalls a post Royals clash when he said the Indians were better, defends his intensity, and explains how his outspoken nature affected his image. Bradley recounts injuries, legal troubles, and his mother’s illness while stressing a need to focus on performance.
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