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Mets ace Santana throws 2 shutout innings vs Cards — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.—To Johan Santana and the New York Mets, this was a most pleasant spring sight. — The lefty ace returned to the mound for his first game against major league hitters in 18 months and pitched two scoreless innings Tuesday …
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Mets' Santana faces major league competition … PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Thirteen still photographers lined up behind home plate as Johan Santana's familiar anthem “Smooth”, by the artist Carlos Santana, blared over the speakers at Digital Domain Park. Then, after taking the requisite warm-up pitches …
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
NY Mets Ike Davis, who is fighting a lung infection that might be Valley Fever, goes 1-for-2
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Valentine trying to figure out role for Aceves — FORT MYERS, Fla. — It is one of the biggest dilemmas in camp for manager Bobby Valentine, and it was one that predecessor Terry Francona battled for a good chunk of last season. — Are the Red Sox better off with Alfredo Aceves in the rotation or the bullpen?
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Bard adjusting to routine of being a starter — Right-hander fares well while making spring debut in rotation — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daniel Bard was ready to pitch on Tuesday — so ready in fact that with about 20 minutes before it was time to warm up, he didn't quite know what to do.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
New O's boss Duquette has first Sox reunion — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Former Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette returned to Fort Myers on Tuesday in his new role as executive vice president of baseball operations for the Baltimore Orioles. It will mark the first of many reunions Duquette …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Crawford upbeat despite setback on wrist — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Instead of dwelling on the fact he's now highly unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, left fielder Carl Crawford is choosing to keep a positive outlook on his recovery from left wrist surgery. — “I'm not disappointed at all,” Crawford said.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Final: Red Sox 5, Orioles 4 — FORT MYERS, FLA. — We're underway at JetBlue Park, where traffic has been a nightmare according to some folks we spoke to. — It'll be Daniel Bard and Alfredo Aceves against the Orioles as the the Red Sox try and get revenge for the events of last September.
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Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Papi launches first spring homer in Sox's victory
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Dustin Pedroia on riding the batting order wave: 'Surf's up, dude'
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Lee helps Phillies blank Blue Jays — Cliff Lee's first spring start went about as well as it could have. — He gave up two hits in two innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0 Tuesday, putting to rest any concerns about an abdominal strain that briefly set him back at beginning of training camp.
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Mike Trask / ESPN:
Casey: Closer's song remains the same — On March 13, the latest Dropkick Murphys album comes out: “Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition.” — But bassist and lead singer Ken Casey has something else on his mind. He's traveling to Clearwater, Fla., to meet with his pal …
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Fowler adds size for endurance, power — MESA, Ariz. — The seven pounds that Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler added this offseason were to help with durability. Playing in Coors Field's roomy outfield and stealing bases can cause much wear and tear. — Fowler did not show up with a goal of hitting home runs.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Danks fights location in spring debut — Lefty allows three runs on four hits and three walks in two frames — TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels' starting lineup — led by Albert Pujols and Jorge Cantu — continued to produce on Tuesday, once again scoring early en route to a 6-2 win over the White Sox …
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Winfree's homer a bright spot for D-backs — In spring debut, Saunders allows two runs in two-inning stint — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rangers jumped on D-backs starter Joe Saunders early and ended up cruising to a 16-3 win Tuesday afternoon at Salt River Fields.
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