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N.L. Reports.(Baseball)
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
The velocity still is there for LHP Randy Johnson--his fastball is reaching 97 mph--but his devastating slider hasn't been consistent, often splinting through the strike zone rather than darting. Johnson has been working on changes in his delivery, including holding his hands lower before his windup and being more deliberate in his motion.... RHP Elmer Dessens has been using ins cut fastball and four-seamer more often against lefthanded hatters. Dessens' sinker tends to get too much of the plate against lefties, so he has adjusted his approach to keep them honest.... Manager Bob Brenly has been tinkering with the batting order in response to ...
- BRAVES' RAFAEL FURCAL.
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest FRIAS, CARLOS September 1, 2001 700+ words
...the rookie honors he won last year THERE IS ONLY ONE TITLE Rafael Furcal wanted to own this year--most improved. It was an odd...What's your name? You're nice.'" At the heart of Rafael Furcal is the desire not necessarily to be the best, but to continue...
- Speed has no substitute: Braves' Rafael Furcal: A Tough Runner To Pin Down.
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest STINSON, THOMAS February 1, 2001 700+ words
...the game's foremost base-stealing threat, but it took him more than three years to get the green light. In Atlanta, Rafael Furcal stole 40 bases last season in only 131 games. As a rookie, he was still deciphering opposing pitchers throughout the season...
- The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa., Stephen Miller column: Amazing 47-year-old...
- Newspaper article from: Morning Call (Allentown, PA) April 23, 2006 700+ words
...retired. So how much longer can Franco go? Manuel said Franco told him last year he would...he is 50. Some people think Franco is already close to that age...wrist when Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal collided with him at the first...
- Baseball: MLB Score Summary - Atlanta at Montreal.
- News wire article from: Sports Network September 17, 2003 700+ words
...one out. - Julio Franco doubled in Andruw...singled in Julio Franco with two out. Atlanta 4th - Rafael Furcal doubled in Darren...Atlanta 7th - Julio Franco scored on a Hector...out. one out. - Rafael Furcal singled in Vinny...
- Baseball: MLB Score Summary - Atlanta at Colorado.
- News wire article from: Sports Network August 24, 2003 700+ words
...Home Run (33) scored Rafael Furcal. - Javy Lopez singled...sacrifice fly scored Matt Franco with one out. - Gary...Chipper Jones singled in Rafael Furcal with two out. - Chipper Jones singled in Rafael Furcal with two out. Atlanta...
- Baseball: MLB Score Summary - Atlanta at San Diego.
- News wire article from: Sports Network May 16, 2003 700+ words
...5th - Gary Sheffield singled in Rafael Furcal with none out. - Andruw Jones fielder...Marcus Giles with one out. - Julio Franco tripled in Chipper Jones and Andruw...singled in Javy Lopez with one out. - Rafael Furcal sacrifice fly scored Mark DeRosa...
- Baseball: MLB Score Summary - Cincinnati at Atlanta.
- News wire article from: Sports Network May 29, 2003 700+ words
...Jones groundout scored Rafael Furcal with two out. Cincinnati...to center scoring Matt Franco with two out. Runner...Chipper Jones singled in Rafael Furcal and Mark DeRosa with two out. Atlanta 8th - Matt Franco lead-off Home Run...
- Baseball: MLB Score Summary - Colorado at Atlanta.
- News wire article from: Sports Network May 9, 2003 700+ words
...Jones infield single scored Rafael Furcal with one out. - Robert Fick...with one out. Atlanta 4th - Rafael Furcal two-out, solo Home Run...Gary Sheffield doubled in Julio Franco, Rafael Furcal and Mark DeRosa with two out...