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Patchwork defense costs US, with Dunn's error leading to 4 runs in 10-6 loss to Venezuela
AP Sports WriterMIAMI (AP) — Team USA manager Davey Johnson was right to have reservations about playing Adam Dunn at first base. The desperation defensive deployment backfired Wednesday night in the World Baseball Classic when Dunn made a wild throw that led to...Tags: Jeremy Guthrie, David Wright, Baseball, Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez
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Another injury for Team USA in WBC: Boston's Kevin Youkilis sidelined with sprained ankle
AP Sports WriterMIAMI (AP) — Team USA heads into the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic with one glaring flaw: It needs someone to play first base. Kevin Youkilis will miss the rest of the tournament because of a sprained ankle, the latest in a wave of...Tags: All Stars, David Wright, Baseball, World Baseball Classic, Associated Press
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U.S. beat by Venezuela, but talk is of big rally the night before
South Florida Sun-SentinelThis was well after David Wright won it with a walk-off, two-run single down the right-field line late Tuesday. A couple of hours had passed since Roy Oswalt "ate it" coming out of the dugout steps and sent teammate Jake Peavy into hysterics as they...Tags: All Stars, David Wright, Jeremy Guthrie, Baseball, World Baseball Classic
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Trimmer Zambrano drives in 4 for Cubs
Losing 15 pounds in the offseason has already been paying off for Carlos Zambrano. The trimmer Cubs' ace allowed three runs over five innings Tuesday, but got them all back and then some himself with a three-run homer in the second and an RBI double...Tags: Randy Wolf, Carlos Zambrano, Baseball, Manny Ramirez, Luis Rivas
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Royals Lose To Cubs 9-1
Staff WriterMike Fontenot is making a big push to win the Chicago Cubs' second base job. One of the few players in camp who has been steady at the plate all spring, Fontenot went 2-for-3 with a homer and a double Monday during a 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals...Tags: New Year's Day, Baseball, Jeff Samardzija, Ryan Theriot, Aramis Ramirez
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Can't discount Curt Schilling in Chicago Cubs uniform
MESA, Ariz. — Curt Schilling in a Cubs uniform? It may seem like a farfetched idea, especially considering the 42-year-old pitcher had shoulder surgery last June and the Cubs already have four pitchers vying for the fifth spot in their rotation....Tags: Major League Baseball, Baseball, Aramis Ramirez, Mike Fontenot, Curt Schilling
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Texas Rangers manager extols Chicago Cubs signing of Milton Bradley
Tribune reporterSURPRISE, Ariz. — Milton Bradley's former manager disputed the notion it's hard to keep the oft-injured outfielder in the lineup. "It's not difficult keeping him healthy," Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "You just have got to make sure...Tags: Major League Baseball, Baseball, American League, Texas Rangers, Lou Piniella
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After outing, Guthrie puts in extra work
Not satisfied with his fastball command and still not at his maximum pitch count, Orioles ace Jeremy Guthrie went to the bullpen following his outing today to get a few more throws in. "I wanted to locate four or five balls on the outside part of the...Tags: Melvin Mora, Baseball, Brian Roberts, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano
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Piniella to 'tone it down early' as Cubs' spring games begin
Tribune reporterMESA, Ariz. — The Cubs play host to the Los Angeles Dodgers to kick off their 39-game exhibition schedule Wednesday, beginning a long grind that ends April 4 at the new Yankee Stadium. "Big rivalry," Ryan Dempster cracked, referring to the Cactus...Tags: Baseball, Ryan Theriot, World Baseball Classic, Aramis Ramirez, Luis Rivas
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Cubs' Marmol takes pass on pitching for Dominican in World Baseball Classic
Tribune reporterMESA, Ariz. — After a sleepless Sunday night, Carlos Marmol decided it was better for his career and his team to concentrate on closing for the Cubs than to represent his country in the World Baseball Classic. Marmol pulled out of the tournament...Tags: Kosuke Fukudome, Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly, World Baseball Classic, Aramis Ramirez
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Highland Park high school students target retinal research for annual charity drive
Special to the TribuneThe beneficiary this year of Highland Park High School's annual charity drive is an effort to seek a cure for a disease that is rare but hit close to home for students. Alerted to the plight of Alan Brint, 11, a 6th grader at a Highland Park middle...Tags: Genetics, Charity, Medical Specialization, United States, High Schools
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Lengthening spring training for WBC a mistake
MESA, Ariz. — Memo to Major League Baseball: Never, under any circumstances, make spring training last more than six weeks again. In deference to the World Baseball Classic, players reported Feb. 13 this year, with most season openers set for April...Tags: Albert Pujols, A.J. Burnett, Baseball, John Lackey, World Baseball Classic
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