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With the need for a right handed bat at numerous positions, Kevin Mench seems to be taking the lead for the last roster spot. Mench started the team’s exhibition game, going 2-for-4 with an RBI single.
The Rangers would like Mench more if he could play first base as they are looking for a right […]

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Hanley Ramirez will continue to be the Marlins leadoff hitter in 2008. With the absence of Miguel Cabrera, the Marlins are going to have to find a #3 hitter, but manager Fredi Gonzalez says they aren’t moving Ramirez out of his comfort spot to do so.
“If the season starts tomorrow, we will lead off […]

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The Irvine Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Scott Spiezio, a St. Louis Cardinals utilityman.
The warrant alleges Spiezio of driving under influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, hit and run, aggravated assault, assault and battery.
When Irvine police responded to a report of a single-car […]

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Throwing for the first time in five months, Joel Zumaya completed a 45 pitch session on Tuesday, a good sign as he attempts to return from off-season shoulder surgery.
The Tigers were not expecting Zumaya to be throwing again until mid-March, but have been monitoring Zumaya’s progress and felt he was ready to begin throwing a […]

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Matt Clement is scheduled to throw his last long toss today before getting back on the mound this week as he restarts his work to pitch in games for the Cardinals.
Clement had his schedule changed earlier in Spring Training to include a long-toss program in order to improve his arm strength.
“There’s a big difference,” he […]

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Mike Piazza is wanting to continue his career, but is looking to do so in an ideal situation for him in which to do so. If he doesn’t get the situation he’s looking for, Piazza may retire.
“At this point, he’s still waiting on his options. We’ve had interest from about four or five teams,” […]

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With backup catcher, Vance Wilson, still hurting, the Tigers are faced with keeping Brandon Inge as a backup catcher or trade him upon his wishes to play third base. Jim Leyland said the injury will not change Inge’s trade status, but after trading their other suitable backup to Florida in the Willis and Cabrera […]

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The Rocky Mountain News suggests that Jeff Baker has emerged as the main competition for Jason Nix at second base for the Rockies. The article made no mention of Marcus Giles and stated that Clint Barmes isn’t being considered as he’s only being viewed as bench player because of his versatility.

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After missing nearly two weeks of camp due to visa problems, Francisco Liriano has finally arrived at Twins camp.
“Hey guys, we can start now!” catcher Mike Redmond yelled across the clubhouse. “Franchise is here!”
Liriano has added some upper body strength since he last pitched in a major league game and is said to be much […]

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UPDATE (2-27-08; 8:53 AM):  Yesterday’s MRI     , but he’s expected to be sidelined for two weeks, making it unlikely for him to start on Opening Day.
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Tampa Bay Rays ace left hander, Scott Kazmir, was an early scratch from the team’s intrasquad game today. Kazmir left to get an MRI on his left elbow […]

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