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Show Sunday, April i 1979, THE HERALD, Provo, Utah—Page 13 N.L. Cy YoungAward Winner May Be PackingBagsAgain By JOE SARGIS UPI Sports Writer YUMA, Ariz. (UPI) — Chances are better than 50-50 that Gay: whose place in baseball history is as. sured, will be taking his talented right arm down the road once again at up on Perry and now it seems e San Diego Padres will, too finished talking with the Padres lirst man in baseball to win the Cy end of the 1978 season Young Award forpitching excellence in Overthe years, three different clubs — the San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers — have ay ‘seeyou later y t appreciate what I have done so when the season But like anyone else | want to be ap: {certainly don't @ says Perry, who was21-6 for ast year and becamethe or there that it t preciated. When I'm not. then baseball t any fun team that doesnt of confidencein him, He says he already has had a finan- age baseball has to be fun routeto the Cy Young Award, asked the ho use to going through al to get ready to play | won't deny it gets harder every year to come to tr ng camp and gear up for another season but I'mwilling I'ma basebal) yer That's my occupation Padres for a two-year contract this they refused. pre by-vear t Perry thought th as cially rewarding offer from a team in Japan but at this stage of his career he is thinking only of pitching in the American big leagues It was a helluva offer a decide been losing so muchin spring training that people are beginning to think that maybe, just maybe. they aren’t quite asinvincible as their roster would have everyone believe Winners of the American League pennantfor the past three years and world champions the last two. the Yankees have played worse than their hapless city counterparts — the Mets — during the exhibition season It is, of course, a ruse “I'm not too concerned about winn: ing every spring training game." says Yankees manager, Bob Lemon. “' think the best thing is to get theplayers in the best shape possible and have them ready whenthebell rings." Whenthe bell rings on April 5, the Yankees once again will be favored as the team to beat for the world cham: pionship. Oddsmakerslist them as a prohibitive 4-5 favorite to win the AL East titie and, indeed. it does lookas if the only thing that can stop them is a holocaust of some nature. “We're muchthe better club going into the season,” says outfielder Lou Piniella, “‘but the best club doesn’t always win. I think the Eastern Division of the American League is the toughest in baseball. Last year we had to win 100 gamesto winit and no other club in baseball had to do that The Yankees who won the AL East Perry, flag in an exciting one-game playofl Boston last year appear to be t leve the Yankees, free from nger than they werea year ago. Of ated on the team last season, By IRA KAUFMAN UPI Sports Writer YORK (UPI) — Billy ‘1 think they may have a better bench but I don’t think they arean all-round better club On paper we are behind but you don’t bothered by early seasoninjuries and and the Yankees’ benchis so strong the Martin's running war with outfielder team the best pitching staff in baseball SupremeCourt is said to be envious. We do have some flexibility Lemon says in a classic understatement. “That's one reason whythey are Reggie Jackson didn’t start playing up to their capabilities until Lemon took over as manager in late July ‘Things should definitely be quieter world champions. We wowld net have around here and we should be able to concentrate on playing baseball,’ says Piniella. “We know what wehaveto do. These are the kind of names that Most of the players here have seven, align the Yankee bench — RoyWhite. eight and nine yearsof experience.” While the Yankees are heavily Cliff Johnson. Brian Doyle. Jay Johnstone, Jim Spencer and Paul Blair favored to win the divisiontitle, they Most of them could start for many aren't going to waltz away with it teamsin the AL and, in fact. Doyle and Boston, Baltimore and Milwaukee all Spencer played key roles in the won 90 games or more last season and Yankees’ world championship last Detroit won 86. None is about to concede anything to the Yankees. Season. If the Yankees have a weakness, it’s I'mnot so sure the Yantsees are a lack of depth behind the plate and at third base. If catcher Thurman Munson and third baseman Graig Nettles are seriously injured and forced out of the lineup for any great length of time the Yankees could be in trouble. You don’t know whatinjuries are been able to catch Boston last year if they had the same depth we had."” going to do te a team,"’ says John, who pitched last year for the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers. ‘‘Let’s just say if weplaythe Pawtucket affiliate but med 18 home runs before he’s made a lasting im- being called up to the pression on Boston Mets in September. The It’s been17 years since an Manager Don Zimmer. 6-foot-2, 195-pounder, who American League short“That kid shortstop is came to New York from stop has won the Rookie outstanding, just outstan- Cincinnati in 1977 in the of the Year Award, but ding,’ says Zimmer Tom Seaver deal, added that dry spell is in immi- about his switchhitting another four homersin 19 nent danger this rookie, who batted .265 major-league gameslast season. for Bristol last season. “I year The ALis blessed with want him to play every at least three rookie day in the minors, but if Shelved shortstops who rate good something happens to chancesto start — Nelson Burleson (veteran shortST. PETERSBURG, Norman of Texas stop Rick), Valdezwill be Toronto’s Alfredo Griffin up before you can blink Fla. (UPI) — St. Louis outfielder Jerry, and Harry Chappas of your eye.”” Chicago — and oneother. In the NL, Pittsburgh's Mumpbhrey, wholost his Boston's Julio Valdez. 23-year-old catcher Steve starting position in right whohas been sentto the Nicosia batted .322 with field because of a .152 minor leagues for more 12 homers last year at batting average this sprseasoning amid glowing Columbus in the Inter- ing, has been placed on reports national League. He the disabled list with a The National League stands a decent chanceof separated left shoulder Mumphreysuffered the boasts one strong rookie sticking with the Pirates catching prospect and behind Ed Ott and ahead injury Thursday diving several outfielders with of 35-year-old Manny for a ball in a Cardinal Bpowerful minor-league Sanguillen — who had game. General Manager hitting credentials. only 12 home runs John Claiborne said Mumphrey would be out The last shortstop to between them in 1978 win the rookie award was Houston’s 23-year-old indefinitely Tom Tresh of the New Jeff Leonard combines York Yankeesin 1962, but size and speed. but he’s 1979 may evolve into the essentially a line-drive Disabled Year of the Shortstop as hitter on a team oflineNorman, Griffin and drive hitters. Leonard, 6CLEVELAND(UPI) — Chappas try to inject foot-4 and 200 pounds. The Cleveland Indians some consistency, speed stole 36 bases while have placed pitcher and defense into their leading the Pacific Coast Wayne Garland, slow to respective clubs. League with a .365 rebound from shoulder Norman, a 20-year-old average last year, but he surgery, on the 2i-day Dominican has shown hit only 11 homers in a disabled list. The tranoutstanding fielding league renowned for its saction means Garland ability and hit .284 last inflated battingfigures. will work with minor season at Tucson of the Scot Thompson, 23. also league players until April Pacific Coast League blendsflash and bulk. The 10. when he will join the The Rangers, who fin- Chicago Cubs’ 6-foot-3 Indians in Texas. a club ishedonly five games out first baseman-outfielder spokesman said Thursof first place in the AL swiped 35 bases to com- day West last year have all plement his .326 batting The earliest Garland but handed him the posi- average at Wichita last could come off the distion ahead of incumbent season, but like Leonard. abled list would be April Bert Campaneris and Thompson hasn't dis- 18. they'd be thrilled with a played home run power Garland, once a 20250 average. on a team that badly game winner. missedail “Griffin could add needs the long ball. of last season but has some speed, which is Dan Norman is dif- resu;ued moderate sorely lacking,’ says ferent. pitching duties in spring Toronto Manager Roy The New York Mets training. Cleveland Hartsfield about his 21- also crave a powerful bat. manger Jeff Torborg has year-old rookie shortstop, and Norman brings im- said he hopes to have who stole 35 bases last pressive credentials from Garlandpitch during the yearat Portland — seven Tidewater, where the 24- regular season by late morethan the entire Blue year-old outfielder slam- May. Jays’ team! “So far Griffin looks real sharp; he’s a better hitter than I thought he'd SUITE 2230, 36 SOUTH STATE, SALT LAKE ALY: ony UTAH VALLEY: 785-3254 be at this point,” says SALT LAKE; 533-0681 Toronto outfielder Bob Bailor. Griffin batted .291 PLANNING AREAS, © JURIS DOCTOR last season and he hopes = REC INVIST BUDGET to solidify the Blue Jays’ INCOME TAKES apvistR ESTATE TAXES infield and lead the team © FAMIY SECURITY out of last place in the © BUSINESS. COUNSELOR Eastern Division. INTERNATIONAL IKVESTMENTS INSURANCE ASSOC. OF Right now Chappas, the FINANCIAL White Sox’ switch-hitting PLANNERS rookie shortstop, is how oLSon receivingpublicity for beCOMSULTANT ing the shortest player in WHO NEEDS FINANCIAL PLANNING? the major leagues at 5Some people have tax problems, but almast all have goals in lite thatthorough foot-3. In a few months plannung, can tuen into realities. Whether your goals involve helping children with missions, ete, of financial independence, thorough planning now can wenlity he maybe knowninstead budget dollars whch can help finance sensible and profitable financial plans for his basebali abilities designed to meet goals m We - which are consideraFINANCIAL ANALYSIS — “OBJECTIVE COUNCIL ble A MUST, MOT A CONCERN” Dominican, will open the Listed in New Utah Valley Phone book yellow poges. season in the Red Sox’ FINANCIAL ANA y: I think it’s going to be a tougher race this year The young people on Baltimore Milwaukee and Detroit will improve I see a three or four team race maybeevenfive Earl Weaver manager of the Orioles, and Don Zimmer managerof the Red Sox. agree with Scott's opinion “I think it’s going to be a great race,” says Zimmer. “'I don’t think it has to be between the Red Sox and the Yankees. There are more teamsin our division that can win a pennantbesides us and the Yankees.” “There are so many teams equal,’ says Weaver. ‘You can't count anyone out. There's not a soft touch. The team with the least amount ofinjuries will probably win it.” suddenly found himself) and acting as the No. 1 cheerleader. That's Gaylord’s nature Hesimply can't sit on the bench and watch without getting involved andin the clubhouse he has a wayof needling players best Perry into doing their says he's not guing to put himself out this year with the Padres I'mgoing to save my energyfor the days I pitch comes to me asking for help I'll help I'mnot upset or mad at the players. My only 10 pounds heavier McCovey made it to the Giants in 196] and Perry in ge Scott. “There is no denying that Perry sayslast year he becametctal- ly involved with the Padres, working with some of the younger pitchers most notably John D'Acquisto. who of their bodies. McCovey, who is 41 leagues and Perry who is 40, says he is says taine claimsheis 10 pounds lighter now than when he first came up to the major 1964 That's the only secret to longevity in the big leagues,”’ says Perry. ‘*You haveto take care of your body I'm not surprisied Willie Macisstill going. and he mightfool a lot of people and keepit up for a few moreyears, Certainly, I son free agent signings of pitchers will get off to a much stronger start win it on paper You win it between the feel I can pitch for at least two years and maybe more. You don’t pitch as amy John and Luis Tiant give the this year under Lemon. The Yankees, lines Shortstops Head ‘79 Rookie Crop NEW that ex-manager Perry says like his former Giants team shame a lot of players considerably younger when it comes to taking care ) than we are we're capableof playing ing to be in the running of the Japanese overture mate Willie McCovey is in excellent physical condition. The two put to Yankees’ Spring Losses Create False Impression of Capabilities By FRED McMANE UPI Sports Writer NEW YORK (UPI) — The world champion New York Yankees have so when the 1979 seasor. ends he will shop around for new club manyinnings as | did last year unless you are in shape.” Actually, only three other pitchers in the National league worked more in- nings than Perry in 1978 — knuckleballer Phil Niekro with 334, J.R Richard with 275 and Ross Grimsley with 263 Grimsley won 20 games for the Expos, Niekro 19 for the Braves and Richard 18 for the Astros. The Padres obtained Perry from the Rangers for pitcher Dave Tomlin and cash in January of 1978. Not in their wildest dreamsdid they expect him to pitch as well as he did, and they admit that, even nowwhile trying to convince Gaylord he ought to stay with them. Hewasa bigpartin our successlast year,’’ says general manager Bob Fon- “hesays. “But if someone ument is with the ownership and anagement As for goals does Perry have any” Yes,” he says “I'd like to move up to second on prove strikeout list and im: 1 a couple of other categories, too Those are my personal goals. What I would like more than anything else right now, though, is to play on a championship team. I've never been on one andI'd like to make it once before I leave baseball Going into the 1979 season, Perry has 3,001 career strikeouts. That leaves him only 116 short of Bob Gibson, who is second on the all-time list. Walter Johnson is No. 1 with 3,508. Also, he is one of only three pitchers — Cy Young and Jim Kaatare the others — to have won 100 or more games in each league. Does Perry think he can win as many gamesin 1979 as he did in 1978? “That's hard to say,”’ is his answer, “because a lot depends on the team.if we hit as well this year as we did last and they score a few runs when I'm pitching against the other team's best pitcher, yes. I know this, though, I'll give them100 per cent every time I go out there. It's the only wayI know how to play baseball Che BoilsM#uerald FARM, HOME AND GARDEN DON'T MISS THIS ANNUAL SPECIAL ISSUE @ Vegetable and Flower Garden Tips @ Private Property Week Features i 7 @ House Plans © Energy Saving Ideas 27 © Home Improvement Suggestions e Farm News © Crop Projections @ Money Saving Specials for the Handyman and Contractor This once-a-year edition will befilled with helpful ideas for the handyman andthe professional. Information about farming, crops, livestock and poultry, as well as hints for home gar- and much more. 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