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Show a DAILY HERALD Saturday, March 11, 2006 NFL BASEBALL Free agency starts with bigger cap Indians, Peralta agree to $13 million deal Dave Goldberg He said he felt “vast im- provements” fromthe injections..“I can bend down and After being delayed twice byprotracted labortalks, free security they sought Friday when the shortstop agreed to a grimacing orhaving pain. So whenit comes to the injection. all 32 teams having $7.5 million morein cap room now that the with acluboptionfor 2011 very happy.” Jhonny Peralta and the ClevelandIndiansboth got the $13 million. five-year contract Peralta emergedas one of the top offensive shortstopsin baseball last vear. his first full seasonin the major leagues. He batted 292 with 24 home runs and 78 RBIsin 141 games — setting a franchise record for homers by a shortstop. I think I can doeven better this season.” Peralta said in Winter Haven, Fla. “I feel much morecomfortable.” An ecstatic Peralta said he pick up my kid now without agencybegins Saturday with deal is finally done. how my kneesfeel. I'mhappy But manyteams mayuse the Foulke plans to have one moreinjectionin each knee on extra moneytore-sign their ownplayers before going on a Saturdaythen another inhis major shopping spree. Indianapolis, for example, left kneefora totalof three in each. Theprocess could be re- has more room to sign running peatedlaterin the year. back Edgerrin James. Heis likely to get more money from the Colts than other teams unwilling to risk a lot on a running back with a history of knee # Red Sox 9, Phillies 4: Ai F f ic ta delayed P injuries and almost 2,200 carries in his career. St. Louis, with more money available, re-signed four-time now cansupporthis parents Pro Bowl widereceiver Isaac comfortably in retirement ‘When I was a boy, I dreamedof beinga baseball player. I never thoughtof being amillionaire.” he said. wrenoermned a TONYDEJAK Assoc ated Press But now, I can take careof Cleveland's Jhonny Peralta throws out New York Mets’ Chris Woodward at second my family without having to worry about anything except playing baseball basein aspring training baseball game Wednesday. Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado traveled to Florida to have his injuredleft elbowexamined by the New York Mets. medical staff. The Mets first baseman has tendinitis. which kept him out of the Puerto Rico lineup in the World Baseball Classic first round. He's day to day. He's feeling better,” Puerto Ricogen- eral manager Lou Melendez said. “He wentto Port St. Lucie 9Cube 7Anal(a) es. Ae fogs P Reds5, ¥Athletes (s) 16, Angels (ss) At Tempe a oubled vee himes and had bition gameto be readyfor the regular season. He does need a ing backto the days when they werein Los Angeles. the Rams' practice facility in St. Louis. said Jay Zygmunt, the team’s director of football operations. “He clearly knew that we want- from Birmingham, Ala., where he continues to rehabhis surgically repaired right shoulder. 2,066 yards for Baltimorein whobought his way outofhis andhis value has Quarterback Kerry Collins alsois available after theRaid- “We have arreally good relationship, and he belongshere,” The same likely true of Willie McGinest, cut by New England on contract with Washington for $4.4 million, wouldlike to stay in the NFC East to get back at Thursday. He seems most likely tore-sign with the team that he’s played forsince 1994. the Redskins. In fact, there aren't a lot of But the only team in that division even remotely interested players available whowill merit seems to be the New York Giants the mostattractive come with “buyer beware” tags. San Diego's Drew Brees, for example, is a proven commodity and comesatthe high price a good quarterback demands.But he is coming off surgery to his iners 8, Rockies 7: At T something ofa risk to teams Jarrod nd slamto ent 3-for-5 gically repaired knees. Foulke’s bid to regain his ef- fectiveness asa closer improved hita two-run practice forthefirst time in springtraining. several days af- 10: At Poona, An s allowed ee-Tun homer Friday whenhe threw batting 2003, also will be available. But he had a subpar 2005 due to Linebacker LaVarArrington, injuries andoff-field problems ed him to be here.” S. including two doubles is 9, Altes 4 (ss): A Suns. Ai ti o ekby food fewmoreinjectionsinhis sur- terreceiving injectionsofa joint lubricant in both knees. ‘TOM GANNAM /Associated Press St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce works out Oct. 13, 2005, at their longest tenured player, go- hugesalaries because even aching back » Mains7, Orioles 2: so the Mets doctors can check him.” At Fort Myers, Fla., Boston closer Keith Foulke says he doesn't neéd topitch in an exhi- Bruceon Friday, five days after releasing him.The 33-year-old is and “remote” seemis to be the op- erative word. Although Antonio Pierce, Arrington’s former teammate in Washington,is reportedly lobbying for him, New York hasabout $10 million in cap space and wouldprefer getting several cheaperplayers than spen lot on one who mightnot fit their throwing shoulder, making him defensive schemes. like Miami and New Orleans, whoseem interested. They agreed to terms with one of them Friday, veteran “We've alreadygot things lined up, and we'll be rocking and rolling the minute the clock strikes midnight,” Brees said cornerback Sam Madison,cut by Miamiin a cap move. Jamal Lewis, whoran for ers cut him Friday in a longanticipated salary cap move, delayed five days after the NFL andits union postponed the start of free agency. Andfinally, there’s Terrell Owens, whocarries the most bag- gageofall after being suspended by Philadelphia, then deactivated last season following continuing discipline problems. Heis the most talented widereceiver available and once he is officially released will most likely sign an incentiveaden contract witha ° relatively lowbase i: Butit’s still not clear where Owenswill go. Denver, which was assumedto have the most interest,isn’t a sure thing. Nastydivorce: Culpepper, Vikings maypart ways U.S. Continuedfrom C1 secondoutof Pool B. will play Japanat 3 p.m. Sunday Mil- rek Lee crunched his second homerof the first round and ocked infourruns. “Today. we were, like, ‘OK if we cangetout to an early waukee time. TeamUSA. Mone and Can- lead. put the pressure on them relax, have some fun. said Griffey. who cracked a three- robinplay but Cian lost the and anotherinthethird. internationaltie-breaker of fewest runsallowed in games against each other. Mexicoal- lowed three runs, Team USA eight and Canada 15. Having bowedto Canada, 8- 6. in their second game, Team USA’splayersrealized how fortunate they wereto still be alive in the Classic. “Wewerelucky.”said shortstop DerekJeter, who went 3 for 3 with a walk andfour runs scored. “Wegot somehelp.It was a wake-upcall fora lot of people “It's pretty exciting. considering what thepossibilities were. The young, inexperienced South Africans were no match for Roger Clemensor Ken GriffeyJr. Clemens, who might bepitching his last game each time he takes the mound, retired 13ofthe 14 hitters he faced.allowing onlya secondinning single and striking out six in four innings. Griffey paced Team USA's 18hit attack by going 4 for 4 with two homerunsand seven runs battedin, the highesttotal for anyplayerin thefirst round of the Classic. First baseman Der- Magnante. who was moon- lighting from his regularjob as a scout for the OaklandA's. “Wetriedto dothe little thingslike the lessons taught in (the movies) ‘Hoosiers’ and “Miracle.” Just let them know once the game begins, they do run homerin the secondinning have a chance and toplaythe “Our biggest thing was we didn't knowifit was going to be our last game ornot. So, we just said as a team we're going out there and have somefun and tryto put as much pres- sure on them as wecan.” South Africa’s starting lineup included only three players who have competedinthe minor leaguesin the United States. Two ofthose. second basemanPaul Bell and third baseman Jonathan Phillips, formerly played inthe Milwaukee Bi system. South Afr arting pitcher, Carl Michaels, signed with the Brewersafterplaying in the 2000 Olympics but suffered armproblemsand returned to his homecountry. It was difficult to tell how sound Michaels’ arm was against Team USA, which pounded himfor ninehits and 10runsin 12/3 innings. After scaring Canadain an 11-8 defeat in its opener and displaying scrappinessina 10- very best game theycan. Thoughthe game quickly deterioratedinto the colossal mismatch manypredicted, Clemens said hetook nothing for granted whenthe game began. their offense because they had faith in Daunte Culpepper. Now, an angry, injured Culpepper wantsout, and the Vikings appear to be working toward giving their once-franchise quarterback his wish. continuehis Hall of Fame careerafterthe Classic. Wasonedge as much as anyone because we were backed into the corner alittle bit. 1 don't care whoyou'refacinginthis foun nament. As you've seenalr anything can happen.” tering the tournament, Sky View tips Wasps missing piece to his impressive resume. Havingfinally gottenhis chance, albeit in an absolute rout, Clemens seemed more excited thanever: “It's alotof fun,” he said. “As we moveon, I think the games will be alittle larger. 'mjust WhenTeamUSAraced to nings, implementation of the Africa to record 15 outs. NIVERSITY JAILY HERALD SMITHFIELD — Ona sunny, but very cold, afternoon, Sky View managed to unthaw long enoughto outscorevisiting Wa- satch 4-2 on Thursday in boys soccerplay. The Waspsscored twogoals within a three-minute period late in the second half to trim a 3-0 deficit to 3-2. But the Bobcats scoredlate an insurance goal in the final five minutes. Shilo Parkin scored a goal and Paco Javier had a goal and anassist for the Wasps. D Alta 3, Spanish Fork 0: At Sandy,three different Hawks Scored as Alta (2-0-0) topped Spanish Fork(1-1-0). » Delta 2, Tooele 0: At Delta, Derrick Anderson and Jordan Christensen scored goals, while Tyson WeedaandJustin Lebbon combined for the shutoutin goal as Delta improved to 3-0-0. » Grand4, Carbon 3: At Moab, Brennan Cozzens scored three na Stas Oa YHOUSE | Culpepper would soonbe dealt. Oakland? Miami? Baltimore? St. Louis? Arizona? Timewill tell. Minnesota spokesman Bob Hagan said neither coach Brad Childress,vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski or vice presidentof player personnel Fran Foley would comment on Culpepper's status. Rosters DeGraffenried, Payson NORTH BOYS NORTHGIRLS Alisa Sampson, 5-10 G/F, Austin Haws, 5-8 G, American hid Porter, 6-2F, American Clemens madeit clear he considered international play the GYMNASTICS TONIGHT MARCH11 WAS BOISE STATE anonymous leaguesources,that SCHOOL HIGH SPORTS ens, still mulling whether to mercy rule simply became a YOUNG Moss’ departure might do to “We knewthat South Africa a 16-0lead through three in- HAM dismissed the damage Randy request, either. But the NFL's speculation factory was spitting out plenty ofreports, citing put some runsonthe board in “Certainly,it’s newto play South Africa manager Rick It's yet another reminder of how quickly situations can change, anddeteriorate, in the wild, tenuous worldofprofessional sports. The team wasn't talking about it Friday, with the league's free agency andtrading period officially scheduled to begin at the stroke of midnight. Culpepper, after providing pointed commentary on the subject in an e-mail sent to several media outlets two days earlier, didn’t respondto an interview MINNEAPOLIS — One year ago, the Minnesota Vikings the other games,” said Clem- 4 loss to Mexico. South Africa wasoverwhelmedbya focused Team USA. a team ofthis caliber,” said Dave Campbell goals to iift Grand (1-0-0) over Carbon (0-1-1). | tofToone, 6-6 C, American Fork | | Cory Chase, 6-5 F, Lone Peak Matt Bailey, 6-4 F, Lone Peak Peter Tuitupou, 6-5 F, Mtn. View Taylor Williams, 6-1 G, Mtn. View | Cole McWhorter, 5-10 G, impanogos Greg Thurgood, 6-1 G,Pl. Grove Matt Hardman,6-5 F, Pl. Grove Mitch Peterson, 6-5 F, Pleasant Grove Trevor Pace, 6-1 Sr. G, Lehi Herald ;: Neil Warner, Daily SOUTH BOYS Craig Cusick, 6-2 G, Orem Tanner Lamb,6-5 F, Orem Stephen Broadbent,6-1 G, Payson David DeGraffenried, 6-3 F, son Tanner Gregory, 6-6 C, Provo Kenyn Koop, 6-1 G, Provo Mark Walker, 6-3,G, Provo Nick Jackson,6-5 F, Timpview Griffin Miller, 6- af Timpview Brennen 6-1 G, Springville Loke Yuzon, 5-2 Sr. G, Pl. Grove Mari Larsen, 5-10 F, Lone Peak Jennifer Harris, 5-11 G, Timpanogos Chelsey Brown, 5-11 G, Timpanogos Kayla Burningham, 5-7 G, Lehi Kelly Hennessey, 5-5 G, Meridian Lindsie Wilson, 6-2 C, Orem Callie Hill, 5-8 G, Orem Adrienne Schneider, 5-7 G, American Fork Coach:Liz Darger, Timpanogos ‘SOUTH GIRLS Jessica Anderson, 5-7 G, Sp. Fork ree Omelas,5-7 G, Mountain Michelle Harrison, 6-3 F, Mountain View Aubrey Orton, 5-11 F, Payson ton Thurgood, 5-7 G, Spanish Nake Morin, 5-7 G, Springville Cori Nielson, 5-11 F, Springville GinnyStahle, 5-8 F, Spanish Fork Jace Brinkerhoff, 5-10 G, Lacey Williams, 5-10 G, Provo Erica Eyestone, 5-8 F, Mtn. View ‘Spanish Fork Saia Naulu, 6-2 G, Spanish Fork Head coaches: Jimmy and Phil Jessica Heaton, 6-0 F, Provo Coach: Ryan McGuire, Sp. Fork All-Star Baseball D Wasatch 6, Cedar City 0: At St. Continued from C1 Georgein the Pizza Hut Classic, Beau Mair threw one-hit shutout to lead Wasatchto a win in its season openerin a game called after four innings because of snow. Ryan Farr stroked a two-run double in a six-run second inning. Mair also contributed an RBIsingle in that inning. caeeen te fe ey Lindsie Coder city 0 — oi 080 x = 651 Esplin and Jolley. Maic and Moss. WP-Mair, LP-Espin, 28a (W » Juab 5, Pahrump Valley, Nev.1; Virgin Valley, Nev. 11, Juab 1: At the Cactus Classic, the Wasps split a pair. Pleasant Grove Mikala Wilkes, 5-8 G, Lone Peak Whitlie Murdock,5-9 F, Lone by Timpanogos’ Liz Darger, is Wilson and Callie Hill from Class 4A state champion. Orem.Also,the first girls representative from Class 1A Meridian, Kelly Hennessey, will play for the North. The South team, coached by Spanish Fork’s Ryan McGuire, has a roster highlighted by, McDonald's ere Michelle Harrison. The boys game will start at 8 p.m. The Daily Herald’s own Neil Warner,fresh off last ay 's win,will be led by the asant Grovetrio of Greg dennier Bylund, 5-5 e Payson Thurgood, Matt Hardman and Mitch Peterson. The South team, coached by former Payson standouts Jimmy and Phil DeGraffenreid,will be headed by three players from Class 4A runner-up Provo: Tanner Gregory,ion Koop and Mark Wi eaethe boys game will be a slam dunk contest andat halftimeof the boys caine eoene a 3-point shoot out theUtah Valley All-Star the game ohsold at the door. Adults are $4, a family is $10, 12-and-under are Tand studentsare $2. |