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Wednesday. February 7. 1996
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Expos roster is unclear
The Associated Press
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Spring training hasn't even started, and Montreal Expos manager Felipe Alou already is frustrated with his club.
Last spring, the Expos had to make do without Larry Walker, John Wetzeland, Ken Hill and Marquis Grissom. This spring, Wil Cordero is gone, too.
"I'm in for
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son, Expos centerfielder Moises Alou, is playing. "In today's baseball, it is tough to compete with teams that spend $60 million a year. Better vet. it's just not fair."
The Expos, seeking franchise stability, are one of two teams not signing free agents. Oakland is the other. The team re-signed Moises Alou, still recovering from season-ending shoulder surgery, to a one-year deal worth $3 million.
"We are an example of the trampling going on," Alou said. "Last year we saw Larry Walker, Ken Hill and John Wetteland march off because we couldn't pay them. Then Marquis Grissom goes, and we get back a few rookies. What kind of deal is that?"
Alou's West Palm Beach, Fla., camp will open later this month with dozens of prospects, a handful of recovering regulars and many questions.
"Right now, I may have three or four rookies in the lineup," Alou said. "That's right now because I don't know how the guys who got hurt will respond to spring training. Ah, and then there's the pitching. I wonder what that's going to be like."
Cliff Floyd, a converted outfielder, defied odds and came back after shattering his wrist in a collision with New York Mets catcher Todd Hundley. He went through rehabilitation in the offseason.
Henry Rodriguez, acquired from Los Angeles to fill the void left by Floyd, is recovering from a fractured leg.
Alou is looking at hard-throwing right-hander Pedro Martinez, one out away from a 10-inning perfect game last year, to be his ace. Alongside Martinez is Jeff Fassero, rumored to be on the trading block since the end of last season.
Then there's Carlos Perez. Perez, an All-Star in his rookie year, was charged with the rape and aggravated sodomy of a 20-year-old woman in Atlanta. A December hearing to set a trial date was postponed.
Alou does have four good reasons to smile.
"Last year, we opened camp with the strike on us. This year, everybody is planning while I'm speculating," Alou said. "But I have to make do with what I have."
Rondell White, Sean Berry, Darren Fletcher and Mike Lansing emerged last season as possible leaders.
"If my injured players can come back, I think we'll have a good core from which to build on," Alou said. "That's good, but I don't like to have so many ifs a week before camp opens."
Horoscopes
Today's Birthday (Feb. 7) A crazy idea deserves decisive action in February. It might work. Romance beckons in March, if you're willing to pay the price — not in money, but in attention. Buy real estate in May, and plan a fun jaunt for June. Save up for something you'll want to purchase in September. This an investment in your own future. Finish a team project in December. A private conversation helps you achieve a goal in January.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) If it feels as if someone's leaning over your shoulder and watching your every move, maybe you're right. Don't complain. With a little extra effort, you can do excellent work. Then you won't mind the attention! Meanwhile, a co-worker thinks you're fabulous.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)
Call a meeting to review details.
Don't wait for the others to decide. Tell them what to do.
They'll admire you and appreciate your ability to make a decision. If you're unsure, discuss your situation in private with an older person.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Don't get in a fight with the boss that you can't win. If you want to set your own rules, you may have to go into business for yourself.
Before you do that, though, maybe you ought to learn what this older person has to teach you. It could be valuable.
Your thoughts may drift to far-off shores. If you're efficient enough, maybe you can go there in person soon. Discuss the possibility with a gentle, imaginative friend over dinner tonight. A voyage of a thousand miles begins with one commitment.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) If you're worried about money, maybe you're going about it wrong. Instead of hassling with a subject you care little about, maybe you could delegate the chore. A person who loves you might be better suited to handle practical matters than you are.
Plisces (Feb. 19-March 20) If you're feeling overwhelmed, maybe you're trying to do too much. Sure, there are lots of items on your list, and they must get finished. But they don't all have to get done at the same time. Learn to set priorities. A well-organized friend can help.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Your job may threaten to interfere with your social life. Don't plan anything for before or during working hours; you'll just have to cancel. Tomorrow night is better for romance, anyway. Help an airhead stay on track at a meeting this morning.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This would be a marvelous day for you, except for one thing: Your boss, or some authority figure, won't let you do what you want. Your idea may be the best of the litter, but if you can't
explain it, you may lose your chance. A friend can help.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Expect changes — lots of them.
You'll be kept hopping from early till late. A person who lives far away can answer one of your questions. Later, your roommate may be in a picky mood. If you've left dirty dishes in the sink, you'll hear about it.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) A close friend or sibling can help you with a shopping decision. You know what you want; you just don't know where to find it. A phone call could save you lots of running around. Planning a vacation would raise your spirits, and those of your true love.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Sort out your money and find out how much of it is really yours. You may feel better if you repay a loan rather than buying a new toy. There's another way to solve this problem: Earn more money! More work is available if you're willing to do it.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You should be lucky in love around lunch time. If there's someone you'd like to get to know better, make a date. An imaginative person is a good match for you. If that one's not very practical, don't worry. You can supply the common sense.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
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SEC coaches look for answer as teams' poll woes continue
The Associated Press
By Paul Neuberry The Associated Press
ATLANTA — They used to say the two favorite sports in the Southeastern Conference were football and spring football. The way this basketball season is going, that might be the case again.
No. 2 Kentucky is far and away the best team in the conference, winning its first eight SEC games while hardly breaking a sweat. To make matters worse, none of the other 11 teams is even ranked - a bitter blow for one of the country's largest conferences.
Compare that to the Big East, which has three teams in the Top 10 and two more in the Top 25.
"What happens is some people look at Kentucky and see what they're doing, and they just assume the rest of the league is down," said Mississippi state coach Richard Williams. "Kentucky is just that good."
And the other SEC teams aren't Arkansas (14-6), which reached the championship game last season, lost all five starters and got off to a slow start. Alabama (11-7) and Florida (9-10) also suffered major losses from their 1995 NCAA tournament teams. Georgia (12-7), expected to be among the top teams in the conference, has been a major disappointment under new coach Tubby Smith, while Mississippi State (14-5) has only recently started playing
ANALYSIS
like the team that began the season in the Top 10.
Despite the dearth of ranked teams,SEC coaches grow testy when the quality of their league is questioned.
"I don't think the league is down," said LSU coach Dale Brown, whose team is struggling at 11-9 overall, 3-5 in conference play. "I think we have destroyed each other. If you take Kentucky out of this league, all 11 teams, including Ole Miss, can beat each other on any given night."
"I've been in the league for 24 years, and I've seen it as balanced as it is with most of the teams and so out of whack with one team," he said. "I think Kentucky is the best team in the country, bar none."
While Kentucky returned the bulk of its 1995 team, which won the SEC last season and reached the finals of the Southeast Regional, the other traditionally strong programs seemed to lose everyone at once. No one was harder hit than Arkansas, which lost Corliss Williamson (19.7 points a game), Scotte Thurman (15.4) and its other three starters.
Brown only can shake his hand when he looks at the league standings, which show nine of the 12 teams with between four and six losses.
Alabama lost every starter but one, the most devastating blow coming when center Antonio McDyess
In all, the league lost five of its top 10 scorers and six of the top eight rebounders.
decided to leave school two years early. Florida had to replace fouryear starters Andrew DeClercq and Dan Cross.
It always has been difficult to win on the road, in part because of the brutal travel that must be endured in a league which stretches over nine states and includes such obscure campus locations as Starkville, Miss, and Favetteville, Ark.
"From a marquee player standpoint, the league is probably not what it has been the last couple of years," Alabama coach David Hobbs conceded.
Also, six schools — Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Tennessee, Auburn and Ole Miss — have hired new coaches in the past four years and still can be considered in rebuilding modes.
Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson contends there is something else: anti-SEC bias among the poll voters. Three Top 25 teams have as many losses as the Razorbacks; one — Michigan, at 15-7 — has more.
"I watch games every night, and I don't see teams that are so much greater than the (SEC) teams we have to play against," he said. "We were ranked No. 16, then we lost one game and we were totally out of the rankings. Other teams lose games and are still in the rankings, but maybe they aren't as good as us."
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