ChiSox P Jenks has tightness in shoulder (AP)White Sox closer Bobby Jenks threw nine pitches Wednesday in Chicago’s opening spring training game before being taken out against Colorado because of tightness in his right shoulder. Jenks, who led the White Sox with 41 saves last year and was an instrumental part of Chicago’s late season run to the 2005 World Series, was to be evaluated Thursday.
Schilling throws two scoreless innings (AP)Minnesota’s Matt Garza made a strong early impression toward winning a spot in his team’s rotation. Boston’s Curt Schilling didn’t need to. Garza, the Twins’ minor league pitcher of the year last season, and Schilling, penciled in as the Red Sox’s opening day starter, each pitched two scoreless innings in a 4-4 tie in 10 innings Wednesday night.
Giants close to giving Cain 4-year deal (AP)The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Matt Cain were close to agreement Wednesday on a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year. “It’s ongoing,” said Bobby Evans, the Giants’ director of player personnel. “It’s not finalized.” Several issues were still to be worked out. The 22-year-old Cain, coming off an impressive rookie season and considered San Francisco’s ace of the future, is…
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Athletics OF Kielty out 3-to-6 weeks (AP)Oakland Athletics outfielder Bobby Kielty needs arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be sidelined for three-to-six weeks. Kielty, who came to camp in the best shape of his career, injured the knee Sunday during a rundown drill — and just when he was ready to get through a healthy spring training, for a change.
