O's Are Eyeing Tigers' Thames, But L. Gonzalez Is a 'Priority'
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In their continuing quest to secure a left fielder, the Orioles are now focusing in on Detroit Marcus Thames but still list Luis Gonzalez as a priority.
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Three-time All-Star catcher Jason Kendall was close to being traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics for a pair of pitchers, a baseball official told The Associated Press yesterday.
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The Detroit Tigers acquired first baseman Sean Casey from Pittsburgh and the Cincinnati Reds got pitchers Rheal Cormier from Philadelphia and Kyle Lohse from Minnesota as baseball's trading deadline neared on Monday.
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La Jolla , San Diego County -- Fittingly, a team expected to rely on its depth has plenty of backup when discussing its depth. Vice president Chris Mullin, general manager Rod Higgins and assistant coach Mario
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Though Dave Williams is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Braves, the Mets optioned him to Class AAA Norfolk after the game on Wednesday.
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DETROIT (Ticker) - The Detroit Tigers claimed two outfielders - DeWayne Wise of the Atlanta Braves and Byron Gettis of the Kansas City Royals - off waivers on Friday.
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Marcus Thames made certain Sunday wouldn't be a repeat of the World Series for Jeff Weaver. Thames hit a two-out, three-run homer off Weaver in the fourth inning, and Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings in Detroit's 11-7 win over the Seattle Mariners.
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The Detroit Tigers made the first splash in baseball's offseason as they addressed a pressing priority. Again. Detroit filled its No. 1 void Monday, acquiring shortstop Edgar Renteria and cash from the Atlanta Braves for two prospects.
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Former Oakland Raiders coach Art Shell has expressed interest in the Miami Dolphins&#39; job and may be interviewed, joining LSU coach Nick Saban as a candidate, an NFL source said Saturday on condition of anonymity.
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Justin Verlander earned his 18th win, Marcus Thames homered twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Sunday to help their dwindling playoff chances.
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It has been rather quiet on the Alex Rodriguez front at the general managers' meetings, but two teams that have interest in pursuing him are the Dodgers and Angels. This could be a dream scenario for agent Scott Boras , who owns luxury boxes at both teams' stadiums.
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Mike Hampton is trying to find a bright side to his latest injury. The Atlanta Braves' left-hander hurt his left side during batting practice, and won't be ready for the start of the regular season.
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 8 -- Manager Sam Perlozzo announced the Baltimore Orioles' starting rotation for the next few weeks and it does not include Rodrigo Lopez, who was demoted to the bullpen, where he possibly could remain for the rest of the season.
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They have very different goals but the same deadline. They have three more weeks to sneak into big-name events, to generate a little confidence heading into the offseason or simply secure a job for next season.
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Kenny Rogers helped Detroit reach the World Series last year in his first season with the team. The Tigers are now hoping he'll help them get back to the Fall Classic this season. In what will be the first outing for the lefthander in more than a month, Rogers is scheduled to start Wednesday's home game against the Chicago White ...
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com. When Giants pitcher Jerome Williams gave up a leadoff double to Ramon Vazquez to start Thursday night&#39;s game, a San Diego broadcaster commented, &quot;Jerome doesn&#39;t look that overpowering and doesn&#39;t look comfortable on the mound.
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com. Dave Dombrowski and the Tigers have been very aggressive during the current offseason, in terms of pursuing high-profile free agents to upgrade their overall lineup.