He is a man of great ability, trustworthiness, character on and off the field, and a man with much thoughtfulness towards his fans. ... In 1992, Cal Ripken Jr. had a marvelous season. A .300 batting average, 26 homeruns, and 98 RBI's are with no doubt an all-star season. During the closing of that season he was offered by many teams a heavy load of money to play for their team in the following season. ... A great example of a man who meets all the qualities of being a role model is Cal Ripken. ...

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"In the 70 seasons between 1928 and 1997, Roger Marris was the only man to hit 60 or more home runs, but from 1998 to 2001 the record was eclipsed six times (Verducci). Hank Aaron, who is known as the all-time power king, never had a fifty-homer season; nonetheless he hit 755 home runs in his career. ... Ken Caminiti admitted that he was using steroids during the season when he won his MVP. ... Spring training attendance is at a record high mark, and more season tickets have been sold around the league than in the last five years. ... Although there is a huge problem, baseball is still doi...

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Two seasons later, the Red Sox bought him. ... Williams tipped his hat for every home run that season. ... It is unusual for a young player, with only two years experience in organized baseball, to come up on his third season and set a major league afire with his aggressive ability, but really this is not difficult to understand at all. ... All hitters have areas they like to hit in. ... And a more confident man never entered the batter's box. ...

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His contract with Seattle will end following the 2000 season (which starts in April and ends in October 2000). ... Teams trade players for all kinds of reasons: to get rid of an expensive player with declining skills; to attract talent at some other position; bad "fit" in team chemistry, etc. ... 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. ... Griffey hit 48 homers this year after hitting 56 in consecutive seasons. ... The Mariners have a...

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His contract with Seattle will end following the 2000 season (which starts in April and ends in October 2000). ... Teams trade players for all kinds of reasons: to get rid of an expensive player with declining skills; to attract talent at some other position; bad "fit" in team chemistry, etc. ... 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. ... Griffey hit 48 homers this year after hitting 56 in consecutive seasons. ... The Mariners have a...

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His contract with Seattle will end following the 2000 season (which starts in April and ends in October 2000). ... Teams trade players for all kinds of reasons: to get rid of an expensive player with declining skills; to attract talent at some other position; bad "fit" in team chemistry, etc. ... 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. ... Griffey hit 48 homers this year after hitting 56 in consecutive seasons. ... The Mariners have a...

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His contract with Seattle will end following the 2000 season (which starts in April and ends in October 2000). ... Teams trade players for all kinds of reasons: to get rid of an expensive player with declining skills; to attract talent at some other position; bad "fit" in team chemistry, etc. ... 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. ... Griffey hit 48 homers this year after hitting 56 in consecutive seasons. ... The Mariners have a...

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His contract with Seattle will end following the 2000 season (which starts in April and ends in October 2000). ... Teams trade players for all kinds of reasons: to get rid of an expensive player with declining skills; to attract talent at some other position; bad "fit" in team chemistry, etc. ... 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. ... Griffey hit 48 homers this year after hitting 56 in consecutive seasons. ... The Mariners have a...

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His contract with Seattle will end following the 2000 season (which starts in April and ends in October 2000). ... Teams trade players for all kinds of reasons: to get rid of an expensive player with declining skills; to attract talent at some other position; bad "fit" in team chemistry, etc. ... 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. ... Griffey hit 48 homers this year after hitting 56 in consecutive seasons. ... The Mariners have a...

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All of these points make valid claims. ... During the 1918 season, he led the American League with 11 home runs. ... This set a new season record (21). ... Ruth was a married man. ... Ruth would constantly stay up all night before game days eating, drinking and smoking. ...

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