DODGERS NOTEBOOK: DODGERS TO HAVE SEASON OF SHARING?Byline: Brian Dohn Daily News Staff Writer If the Dodgers move their spring training site to Arizona they may be forced to spend their first season sharing a ballpark with, of all teams, the San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California that currently play in the National League West Division. New York Giants history Early days and the John McGraw era . The Dodgers are contemplating a move from Dodgertown after 51 years. ``My sense is the stadium may not be ready for next spring training,'' Dodgers director of business development Fred Coons said. Coons said an option would be to play spring training home games at another team's complex, something commonly done in the Cactus League. The Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Mariners have played in Safeco Field. and San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Padres share a site in Peoria and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the White Sox have played in U.S. split a complex in Tucson. While Coons declined to comment on which team would share a stadium with the Dodgers, a source said the choice was the Giants. Because of the time frame, the proposed $30 million project in the Scottsdale area would have to be completed in two phases: the practice fields and construction of the stadium. The Dodgers would practice at Fort McDowell but take the 15- to 20-minute trip to Scottsdale Stadium for games. Discussions are ongoing between the Dodgers and the Fort McDowell Indian Community. The Dodgers, who own Dodgertown, are also talking with Indian River County (Fla.) and the city of Vero Beach about selling the complex to them and leasing it back. Young's MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. negative: The MRI done on second baseman Eric Young's back was negative, but not without incident. Young went to have the MRI done Monday and was halfway finished when he was told the clinic was closing and that he would have to come back Tuesday. Young has been slowed by back stiffness the past week, but has resumed hitting and fielding grounders. Dodgers manager Davey Johnson said that barring a setback, Young might play for the first time Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals For the National Football League team that played in St. Louis from 1960 to 1987, see . The St. Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards" or "the Redbirds") are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. . Balks, walks and chalk: Outfielder Jacob Brumfield, who played in the majors for six seasons, was signed by the Dodgers to a minor-league contract Monday and played against the Marlins. The 34-year-old spent last season with the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. . . . Four days after joining the minor-league camp, former Chicago Cubs catcher Rick Wilkins was the starter against the Marlins and went 0 for 2. DODGERS UPDATE Tuesday's recap: The Dodgers beat the New York Mets
abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in against the Marlins and Dave Mlicki pitched four innings of one-run ball. Today's game: The Dodgers travel to Haines City, Fla., to face the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. . Starters Carlos Perez and Darren Dreifort headline the Dodgers' pitching plan. Kevin Appier is scheduled to start for the Royals. TV, Radio: No TV; XTRA-AM (1150). - Brian Dohn CAPTION(S): Box BOX: DODGERS UPDATE (see text) |
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