... balls. You race to catch the ball before it hits the ground and you make it just in time. The crowd cheers, "Shoeless!" The announcer says, "Wow, that glove is the place where triples go to die." As you run into the dugout, the cool mist of the grass seeps through your cleats and the sand clumps up on the spikes as you run through the infield. Once you reach the dugout your coach Kid ... skills from Union soldiers in a northern prison camp (Ward). The textile workers that came to watch the games would call Joe's home runs the "Saturday Special," because the games they played were on Sat...

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... his stats in 2002. You can also read a general evaluation of the players traded to Seattle for Griffey that was written shortly after the trade took place. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr., wanting to play closer to his home in Florida, rejected Seattle's eight-year contract offer and the Mariners said they will try to trade the 10-time All-Star. Seattle presented Griffey a new contract proposal ... everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Griffey's desire ...

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... his stats in 2002. You can also read a general evaluation of the players traded to Seattle for Griffey that was written shortly after the trade took place. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr., wanting to play closer to his home in Florida, rejected Seattle's eight-year contract offer and the Mariners said they will try to trade the 10-time All-Star. Seattle presented Griffey a new contract proposal ... everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Griffey's desire ...

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... his stats in 2002. You can also read a general evaluation of the players traded to Seattle for Griffey that was written shortly after the trade took place. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr., wanting to play closer to his home in Florida, rejected Seattle's eight-year contract offer and the Mariners said they will try to trade the 10-time All-Star. Seattle presented Griffey a new contract proposal ... everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Griffey's desire ...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... his stats in 2002. You can also read a general evaluation of the players traded to Seattle for Griffey that was written shortly after the trade took place. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr., wanting to play closer to his home in Florida, rejected Seattle's eight-year contract offer and the Mariners said they will try to trade the 10-time All-Star. Seattle presented Griffey a new contract proposal ... everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Griffey's desire ...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... his stats in 2002. You can also read a general evaluation of the players traded to Seattle for Griffey that was written shortly after the trade took place. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr., wanting to play closer to his home in Florida, rejected Seattle's eight-year contract offer and the Mariners said they will try to trade the 10-time All-Star. Seattle presented Griffey a new contract proposal ... everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Griffey's desire ...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... his stats in 2002. You can also read a general evaluation of the players traded to Seattle for Griffey that was written shortly after the trade took place. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr., wanting to play closer to his home in Florida, rejected Seattle's eight-year contract offer and the Mariners said they will try to trade the 10-time All-Star. Seattle presented Griffey a new contract proposal ... everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Griffey's desire ...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School