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George Kell, former Detroit Tigers broadcaster, dies at 86 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — George Kell, a Hall of Fame third baseman who outdueled Ted Williams for the 1949 American League batting title and became a Detroit Tigers broadcaster for nearly 40 years, died Tuesday. He was 86.
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Jeter rejoins Yanks from World Baseball Classic … TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derek Jeter has rejoined the New York Yankees from the World Baseball Classic and was in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. — The Yankees captain went 1-for-5 in the United States' 9-4 loss …
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Steve Popper / Amazin' Stories:
The Freddy Garcia Era Ends - For Now — From the time that he arrived in camp, Freddy Garcia has maintained that his quest for the fifth spot in the rotation was an all-or-nothing proposition - win the job or walk away. He said he had no use for a minor league opportunity …
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Hello Livan, Goodbye Freddy — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Ladies and gentlemen, the Mets' fifth starter is Livan Hernandez. Big surprise, right? Not really. The latest and clearest indication that we'll be seeing Hernandez on April 11 in Florida came this afternoon, when the team reassigned Freddy Garcia …
Tyler Kepner / Bats:
Nady Wins Job, and Swisher is Subdued — CLEARWATER, Fla. - On Nick Swisher's Twitter page, his enthusiasm all but bursts through your computer screen. It's a festival of exclamation points and effusive praise. The trip to the pool hall? A great idea. Team U.S.A.? Loaded with talent.
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Competitions won't end on April 6 — Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.
Evan Grant / InsideCorner:
Andruw Jones Update: Texas Rangers Now Considering Him A Cleanup Option — NOTICE: THIS POST IS, AS WE SAY, “DEVELOPING.” IT MAY BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. — SURPRISE, Ariz. - The latest twist in the strange spring saga of Andruw Jones: — The Rangers, who a week ago …
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Stan Kasten / Washington Post:
Stan Kasten Discusses Nationals' Plans and Expectations — The transcript follows. — Stan Kasten: Hi there, everyone. I'm happy to have this opportunity to speak with all of you. I always enjoy having the opportunity to chat with fans, whether in person or online.
Richard Griffin / Blue Jays baseball blog:
Blue Jays Rotation: And Then There Were Three — As promised yesterday by Cito Gaston, the tussle for the 4-5 rotation spots became a little clearer this morning when non-roster, rehabbing right-hander Matt Clement was sent to minor-league camp for assignment.
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Will Leitch / Deadspin:
Mike Piazza: The Back Acne Was The Least Of It — This is a new weekly column from Leitch. It has words, and pictures. It's called Ten Humans Of The Week. It might or might not work. But here it is. — There has been a lot of talk this week about Mike Piazza, from Murray …
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Smoltz and Daisuke next steps — FORT MYERS, Fla. — The next step for John Smoltz is his bullpen session, scheduled for tomorrow. In that session, which will take place at 9 a.m. at City of Palms Park, he is expected to throw between 30 and 35 pitches in what will be his first bullpen of spring training.
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Richard / SportsJustice:
What does Bill James think of the Astros? I'm glad you asked — OK, I'll cut right to the chase. Bill James is a genius. A lot of people say the same thing about me, but that's not important now. Today we're discussing Bill James. His statistical analysis has changed professional sports forever.
Awful Announcing:
Astros Announcer's Dad Gets His Moves From Joe Namath — There are acceptable ways of ending an interview. A handshake is the customary move, but even a simple nod and thank you can suffice. Asking for a kiss on the lips, however, probably isn't the best move (as Joe Namath demonstrated in 2003).
Tim Marchman / Sports Illustrated:
Love him or hate him, Curt Schilling stood out in the modern game … No getting away from it: There is too much baseball. When the spring training game is over the international one follows, and afterward there is an interview with a disgraced player at pains to convey contrition.
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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Tampa Bay Rays to send David Price to minor leagues to begin season — Rays looking at the big picture, and want potential ace to get more ‘seasoning’ — DUNEDIN, Fla. — What's a guy have to do to make a team these days, anyhow? — Get himself ranked as the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball?
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