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Friday, October 20, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Injured Braves may play in Series
Atlanta players say Series experience is not an advantage
The Associated Press
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves, taking advantage of a week off between games, could have two injured players back in the lineup for the World Series opener against Cleveland tomorrow night.
David Justice appears to have recovered from the knee injury that knocked him out of the final game of the National League Championship Series victory against Cincinnati. He was struck by a ball in a batting practice before the game.
Jeff Blauser, who missed the Championship Series with a high bruise, ran and fielded ground balls during Atlanta's workout Wednesday night.
Justice is in good shape, Atlanta manager Bobby Cox said.
"Blauser's getting better." Cox said. "He's turned the corner, and he may start. We won't decide
really until Saturday before the game."
Blauser said that he felt optimistic after the workout.
The Indians, who won the American League championship Tuesday night in Seattle, were scheduled to arrive in Atlanta last night and work out today at
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Cox gave his team the day off today and set the next practice for 7 tonight.
The Braves
enter the best-of-seven series with more experience in World Series competition. Atlanta has 10 players combining for 71 games of World Series experience, most of that when Atlanta lost to Minnesota in 1991 and Toronto in 1992.
The Indians, who haven't been to the World Series in 41 years, have six players with 28 games, all with other teams.
"They don't need too much experience to go out there and be
hungry to win," Braves pitcher John Smoltz said. "They've got enough guys who have been there. They won 100 games, so it's going to be a very good series. I would be surprised if either team jumps out to a huge start."
Cox also discounts the importance of Atlanta's experience
advantage.
advantage.
"I'm not so
sure any of
that makes
any difference,
" Cox
said, adding
that both
teams will
been butter
flies tomorrow night
"They never go away," he said.
"If they're not there, then maybe you better look into something else to do."
The most successful Braves in the Series have been second baseman Mark Lemke, who was in line to be the Series MVP had the Braves defeated the Twins in '91, and Smoltz, who has a 1-0 record in four starts with a 1.95 ERA in 27/2/3 innings.
Lemke has appeared in 12 World
Series games with a .326 batting average and six RBI. He hit .417 against the Twins, driving in four runs. He had three triples in four at bats in a two-game span.
He also sees no advantage from Series experience.
"Once it starts, it starts," Lemke said. "It's baseball. It may be a little more pressure-packed, but you still go to play the game. Whoever comes out and plays the game the way it's supposed to be played and does the things necessary to win is going to be on top."
The Indians' top Series performers are pitcher Orel Herschiser, who has a 7-0 postseason record and 2-0 in the World Series, and reserve catcher Tony Pena, who hit 409 and drove in four runs for the Cardinals in the 1987 Series against the Twins.
Other Braves with World Series experience are Justice, Blauser, Rafael Belliard and pitchers Tom Glavine, Steve Avery, Mark Wohlers, Alejandro Pena and Kent Mercker.
Other Indians who have appeared in the Series are Eddie Murray, Paul Sorrento, Dennis Martinez and Eric Plunk.
Houston Astros may move north
The Associated Press
HOUSTON — Houston could be left with an empty Astrodome.
Astros owner Drayton McLane Jr. confirmed Wednesday that discussions were under way about a possible sale of the club to a group headed by Virginia businessman Bill Collins.
Collins' group would move the National League team first to Washington, D.C., then to its northern Virginia suburbs, according to reports.
Meanwhile, the Astrodome's other professional sports tenant, the NFL's Houston Oilers, continue negotiations for a move to Nashville, Tenn., by 1998.
McLane told KRIV-TV in Houston on Wednesday that the Astros had lost $65 million since he bought the club three years ago and that he and Collins had talked three times.
"And he was looking at all the clubs that had weak franchises — you poor, poor attendance," McLane told the station in a telephone interview.
"He certainly looked at the Houston Astros. We've had some discussion, but we certainly would not even begin to focus on this until after the World Series."
WMAR-TV in Baltimore reported that the Collins group
would pay almost $160 million for the Astros.
The Astros' financial losses are extremely devastating, McLane said.
"If we were even breaking even, that would be no issue for us. But we have lost in three years about $65 million, and there's no end in sight. So we are going to consider every option there is," he said.
Club officials are not optimistic about reversing the franchise's financial hemorrhaging, said Bob McClaren, the team's senior vice president for business operations.
"We have lost $60 million over the last three years and are looking at losing another $20 million in 1996," McClaren told the Houston Chronicle yesterday.
The Astros averaged only 19,208 fans this season. Attendance was down almost 200,000 from 1994, even though the team had 12 more home dates because the 1994 season ended in late August, when the players went on strike.
Also, the Chronicle reported that second baseman Craig Biggio, eligible for free agency, is seeking a multi-year deal of nearly $5 million a year. McLane already has more than $15 million of the 1996 payroll invested in pitchers Doug Drabek and
Greg Swindell and first baseman Jeff Bagwell.
The Washington, D.C., area has been without major league baseball since the Washington Senators moved to Arlington, Texas, in the early 1970s and became the Texas Rangers.
The Chronicle reported that Collins came to Houston in August to watch an Astros game with McLane.
"Collins is convinced the state (of Virginia) would help him finance the stadium," McClaren said. "He has been guaranteed the money will be there if he can get a team to move."
WTTG-TV in Washington quoted unidentified sources as saying the main focus of Collins' pursuit had become the Astros. In the past, teams in Pittsburgh, Montreal, Seattle and San Francisco have been mentioned as the object of Collins' efforts.
WTTG reported that the Collins group would move the Astros first to Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington for next season, then to the northern Virginia suburbs as soon as a stadium could be built, probably near Dulles International Airport.
Michael T. Scanlon Jr., representative for the Collins group, would not comment on the discussions.
Showalter's job is safe at home with Yankees
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — After much speculation about Davey Johnson and Tony LaRussa as candidates for manager of the New York Yankees, owner George Steinbrenner said he wanted Buck Showalter to stay.
Yesterday, the New York Post reported that Steinbrenner had made public his wish to retain Showalter, who has the longest tenure of any manager since Steinbrenner became the team's owner in 1973.
Showalter, hired in late 1991, signed a three-year contract that ends Oct.31.
"I'm going to do my best to convince him to stay with us," Steinbrener told the Post.
Johnson, who led Cincinnati to a first-place finish in the National League Central and a first-round playoff series win, already has been told he will not return to the Reds next season.
Johnson also managed the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986. He reportedly was Steinbrenner's first choice.
LaRussa is still Oakland's manager but has been given permission by the team's owners to explore other opportunities.
Horoscopes
Today's Birthday (Oct.
20): Complete all your old
projects this year, and incredible
new opportunities will appear. Make a list by the end of October. In November, sell
everything you don't need. Education leads to a great leap forward in December. An outrageous idea can help you achieve a domestic goal in January. Concentrate on your job in March; there will be problems. Travel in June and August. Finish up everything on your lists by September.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Pay attention to what you're doing today. Mistakes that look small to you could look huge to somebody else. Unfortunately, it's the other person who gets to make the final judgment. You could get the chance to travel soon, so start making plans this evening.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
There's plenty of work, but your instincts are right on target. Contact a distant associate and put together a deal that makes you both wealthier. Hammer out the details, and get it down in writing. In love, follow a person with very strong opinions.
Gemini (May 21-June 21):
Take time to do the homework. Creativity still counts, but not at the expense of neatness! Even one typo could ruin an otherwise excellent presentation. Give your job your full attention in the morning. You may be diverted by romantic interests later in the day.
Cancer (June 22-July 22):
You'll complete a big job at home by learning a new skill.
Not to worry, you're even more intelligent than usual today. Better yet, you'll remember what you learn.
Romance should be going very well. Close out the past and open yourself up for new possibilities.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
Focus on finances today and you may find a way to get what you want. Do a little reading on the subject, too. You could save a lot by knowing what you need and what is superfluous. At home, go along with a loved one's wishes. He or she cares about it more than you do.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You should be in fine form today. Take care of business early so you have plenty of
time to go shopping later. You've been doing what everybody else wants for quite some time. Today, buy yourself a special treat for being such a good worker.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):
Don't fight a bureaucrat who's demanding perfection.
Instead, settle down and do the best job you can. You'll save time, money and needless anxiety. If your sweetheart wants an expensive item, compromise. Authorize the purchase, but not with your funds.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21):
You'll accomplish what you want and more with the help of friends. Organize a team, and then give it orders that are easy to understand. Together, you can make marvelous things happen. Your luck in love is good, but don't tell more than necessary yet.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): Don't get so interested in talking that you forget an important task. Your job may depend on it. You may be watched carefully this afternoon, so be prepared. Meanwhile, your sweetheart may be holding something back. Make time for a private conversation tonight.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.
19): You may be underestimating how much a new endeavor is going to cost. Don't be blinded by your dreams about the money you'll make. Consult a friend who has more experience in these matters. Let your mate make the plans for this evening, and you'll both have a great time.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.
18); Your plans may have to be changed because of a lack of funds. You might not be able to borrow quite as much as you'd like. Consult a person in a position of authority. You may be able to sell something to get what you need. Stop fighting a loved one on a private matter. She's right.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Listen to your partner's advice today, and you'll come out ahead. Your idea may be a good one, basically, but it will need modification to become a reality. A loved one who lives far away can help you make a big decision tonight, so call.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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