Highlights
Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida's Grapefruit League or in Arizona's Cactus League.
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankee...
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankee...
Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida's Grapefruit League or in Arizona's Cactus League.
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankees (Tampa), the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), the St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter), the Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg), the Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin) and the Washington Nationals (Viera). Spring training typically begins in mid- to late-February, with exhibition games held throughout March.
In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the Sunshine State. They are: the Atlanta Braves (at Disney's Wide World of Sports), the Baltimore Orioles (Fort Lauderdale), the Boston Red Sox (Fort Myers), the Cincinnati Reds (Sarasota), the Cleveland Indians (Winter Haven), the Detroit Tigers (Lakeland), the Florida Marlins (Jupiter), the Houston Astros (Kissimmee), the Los Angeles Dodgers (Vero Beach), the Minnesota Twins (Fort Myers), the New York Mets (Port St. Lucie), the New York Yankees (Tampa), the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), the St. Louis Cardinals (Jupiter), the Tampa Bay Rays (St. Petersburg), the Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin) and the Washington Nationals (Viera). Spring training typically begins in mid- to late-February, with exhibition games held throughout March.
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Brewers' spring training starts Feb. 25
The Milwaukee Brewers will start their spring training schedule with a game Feb. 25 against the Oakland Athletics at Maryvale Baseball Park in Arizona. The Brewers will also host two games against the division rival Chicago Cubs on March 7 and March...Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics
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DAVIDOFF'S 7TH-INNING STRETCH
THREE PEOPLE WHO WILL GET THIS HOT STOVE LEAGUE MOVING 1. CC Sabathia. Once he decides, he'll set the pace for A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe. 2. Mark Teixeira. The Angels and Red Sox are reluctant to commit to anyone else before exhausting their efforts...Tags: Brian Fuentes, University of Illinois at Chicago, Derek Lowe, Joe Torre, Major League Baseball
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Theodore stops 28 shots in Capitals' 3-0 victory
Jose Theodore made 28saves for his first shutout with host Washington, and Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Fleischmann and David Steckel scored goals in the Capitals' 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Theodore, who spent parts of 10 seasons with the Canadiens...Tags: New York Mets, Nolan Ryan, Boston Red Sox, Thanksgiving, Tim Redding
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Ballplayer recounts life in the Negro league
Of The Morning CallIn June the 30 teams of Major League Baseball each drafted a Negro Leaguer who never played in the majors. The New York Mets added to their honorary roster Bob Scott, a pitcher-first baseman for the New York Black Yankees and the Memphis Red Sox. It...Tags: George Sisler, Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball, Willie McCovey, Roy Campanella
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Red Sox Add Littleton
The Hartford CourantJapanese righthander Junichi Tazawa moved a step closer to signing with the Red Sox after rejecting offers from three other major league teams. Tazawa, 22, contacted the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves on Friday to reject their offers,...Tags: Brian Fuentes, Rocco Mediate, University of Connecticut, Stephen Ames, Disability
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Library Should Be Open Saturdays
The librarian at the Goodwin Branch of the Hartford library system, the indefatigable Penny Rusnak, invited me back to my old neighborhood along with my son, Jere Smith, to talk about our new book, "Dirty Water: A Red Sox Mystery." I told her to choose...Tags: Boston Red Sox, East Haven
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Not really a tough choice for fans
Dear Jamie and Frank, I didn't think it was possible for you to reach new lows, but you proved me wrong. Are you really going with the "It's the fault of the fans" excuse for not signing free agents? Is this the best option you came up with in your...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Boston Bruins, Bobby Jenks, Frank McCourt, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Petitti prepares for MLB Network's launch
neil.best@newsday.comThe digital clock outside Tony Petitti's office counts down the seconds, minutes, hours and days, never letting him forget what he has gotten himself into. As of Tuesday, it showed 37 days until the MLB Network goes live at 6 p.m. New Year's Day in...Tags: Consumer Electronics Industry, Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball, New York Giants, Al Leiter
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Weekend Watchdog holiday sports shopping spree
Having trouble shopping for that hard-to-please man in your life? Does Dad already have every Craftsman ratchet set made since 1925? No need to panic. We're here to help during this busy holiday shopping season. Here are some gift ideas for the sports-...Tags: Martin Scorsese, Consumer Electronics Industry, iPhone, Indiana Hoosiers, National Basketball Association
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Mitchell: Report had impact on drugs in baseball
Nearly one year later, George Mitchell wouldn't change a word of his report. His investigation of drugs in baseball tarnished the reputation of Roger Clemens and dozens of other players, led to a toughened drug agreement and created an impression that...Tags: Cy Young, New York Mets, Major League Baseball, Drug Trafficking, Jason Giambi
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Terps' Vasquez named ACC Player of Week
Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez was named the Atlantic Coast Conference's Player of the Week after averaging 27 points, 8.5rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.0 steals in wins over Youngstown State and Vermont. Vasquez hit a three-point shot to force overtime in...Tags: Minnesota Wild, Mike Green, Cycling, Matt Bradley, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Teixeira wants to have team by Christmas
During Thursday's telecast of the Georgia Tech-Miami football game in Atlanta, free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira told ESPN he wants a baseball team for Christmas. "I don't want to put a timetable on it, but Christmas morning, I want to know where I'm...Tags: Health Treatments, Holidays, Therapies, Religious Festivals, Major League Baseball
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