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Chuck James, last year’s number three starter for the Braves, appeared in his first spring training game today after being held back due to a partial tear of his rotator cuff.
James went two innings today against the Tigers, retiring six of the seven batters he faced in the outing.
“I feel pretty positive about my first […]

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The Red Sox released backup catcher Doug Mirabelli today. The team informed him of the decision just prior to the team’s meeting before their game today. Mirabelli confirmed the move in a telephone call, but declined to comment on the decision.
Mirabelli had been Tim Wakefield’s personal catcher during his time with Boston, but […]

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Jim Leyland said today that it’s “unlikely” that reliever Fernando Rodney will be ready to pitch by Opening Day. Rodney has been bothered by shoulder tendinitis this spring and has yet to appear in a spring training game. Today marked the first day he was able to throw off a mound for the […]

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What’s new for the Marlins? One of their talented, young starters is on the shelf … again. Sergio Mitre will open the season on the disabled list, and will be out until late May, at best.
Mitre left the Marlins spring training camp on Wednesday to go see Dr. James Andrews. Andrews diagnosed Mitre […]

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Coming back from Tommy John surgery, scouts are saying that Francisco Liriano is still missing his fastball. In two appearances this spring, his fastball has been clocked at 88 miles-per-hour, which is pretty far off his normal 95.
Most are expecting him to not be ready to help the team when the season rolls around. […]

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