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Ohtani fine with Angels delaying mound return
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Wednesday, 12 February 2020 16:07
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Shohei Ohtani has no problem with the Los Angeles Angels' plan to delay his return to the mound so they can preserve his pitching arm for later in the season.The two-way star also wouldn't have minded if the Angels wanted him to start on Opening Day, either.Ohtani reacted positively Wednesday to the Angels' announcement of their plan…
Rebuild nearly over, White Sox's expectations high
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Wednesday, 12 February 2020 16:29
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The rebuild may not be quite over yet but the Chicago White Sox hope the fun is already beginning.Three years of rebuilding and overhauling the roster have brought in young players who are developing into stars. The offseason was highlighted by the additions of All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel.By all indications,…
Maybin returns to roots, gets deal with Tigers
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Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:23
The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year major league contract with outfielder Cameron Maybin on Wednesday, the team announced.Financial terms were not disclosed, but according to multiple reports, the deal is for one year and $1.5 million with the chance to make more in incentives.The deal marks a return to the Tigers for Maybin, who played for the team in…
Roenicke envisions Workman as Red Sox closer
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Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:23
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Boston Red Sox spent the first half of the 2019 season without a reliever in a defined closer role, but interim manager Ron Roenicke does not have a similar plan for the 2020 season.Roenicke said Wednesday that he envisions reliever Brandon Workman closing out games this season."I think with what he did last year, he…
Shelton: Kela to open season as Pirates' closer
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Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:51
Keone Kela will begin the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates' closer, manager Derek Shelton announced Wednesday.Felipe Vazquez was an All-Star the past two seasons as the Pirates' closer, but he was arrested in September on felony charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a minor.Kela converted 24 of 25 save opportunities for the Texas Rangers in 2018 before being…
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