Big Unit might make first start in April (AP)After a third strong bullpen session Thursday, Arizona left-hander Randy Johnson said he might be ready to make his first regular-season start in April. “I’d still like to think some time in April,” said Johnson, who is coming off back surgery last October. “When, I don’t know, but I’d like to think I’m taking the appropriate steps.
Matthews hitless in debut, Angels win (AP)Gary Matthews Jr. got his nicest reception of the week when making his debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Matthews drew polite applause from a crowd of 2,057 when he led off for the Angels. He went 0-for-2 in the Angels’ 7-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals in their exhibition opener. Before the game, Matthews said he still could not talk about news reports tying him to a pharmacy that…
Yankees beat Twins 6-1 in spring opener (AP)Johnny Damon gave George Steinbrenner quite an early eyeful. Damon hit a leadoff home run, Jason Giambi also homered and Chien-Ming Wang pitched two perfect innings as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Thursday in an exhibition opener. Steinbrenner, who has rarely been seen at Legends Field this spring, watched from his suite on the first-base side of the stadium.
