Wearing a polo shirt in Rangers red, a tall man walked without fanfare into a luxury box on the second deck of Rangers Ballpark, greeted his guests and settled down to watch the first World Series game in the Metroplex. Less than three months ago, he used to occupy the owners' seats next to the first-base dugout and the George W.

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The 2010-2011 Hot Stove season is looking to be an interesting one. Teams are going to be hard-pressed to make a decision between chasing the few free agents on this year's market or saving their dollars for the big pool after next season. With names like Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Adrian Gonzales, and Ryan Howard, there is going to be a lot of money flying around a year from now. However, for those teams with immediate needs, this year's free agent class will have a few interesting names that will make some teams think twice before saving.

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By FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press

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Brett Favre missed his second straight day of practice for the Minnesota Vikings, but walked around the facility without the oversized boot which had been protecting the injured left ankle putting his record streak of 291 straight starts in jeopardy.

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Longtime baseball reporter and commentator Peter Gammons told WEEI sports radio Thursday that the Boston Red Sox…

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield knew all about Roberto Clemente's legacy coming up in the Pittsburgh organization. Wakefield vowed to be an example of Clemente's commitment to giving back. Wakefield received the 2010 Roberto Clemente Award on Thursday night, given annually to a major league player who gives back through community service and also excels on the field.

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The Boston Red Sox have till three days after the World Series ends to decide whether they want to pick up the…

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Freddy Sanchez atoned for getting doubled up by hitting more doubles. Sanchez became the first player ever to double in his first three World Series at-bats, driving in three runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 11-7 in Game 1 on Wednesday night. "I think it's crazy to have my name up there with all the guys that have played in the World Series that have done that…

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When star rightfielder and Hall of Fame member Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers (1953-1974) was asked to write a Forward for John McCollister's book The Tigers and Their Den, he mentioned his 3,000th hit (1974), the retiring of his Number 6 (1980), his first Major League hit (1953), his induction into the Hall of Fame (1980), and one game-time hit: "the single in game five of the 1968 World Series that helped turn the corner in favor of the Tigers".

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The Toronto Blue Jays hired John Farrell to be their manager Monday. Farrell has no managerial experience, but,…

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