Jeff Bagwell arrives with a $15.6 million dollar insurance tag on his head if he can’t play
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Jeff Bagwell arrives with a $15.6 million dollar insurance tag on his head if he can’t play

ByTom

2006 – It’s normally not news when a player shows up for spring training but that’s not true this time for Jeff Bagwell. The first baseman arrives with a $15.6 million dollar insurance tag on his head if he can’t play. Bagwell insists he’ll play despite an arthritic right shoulder that required surgery the previous year. He fields grounders and hits in light drills the first day and talks briefly with owner Drayton McLane. 

64 year-old Steve Dalkowski throws the ceremonial first Pitch – in 1963 he hurt his arm right before he was called up and never pitched in The Majors
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64 year-old Steve Dalkowski throws the ceremonial first Pitch – in 1963 he hurt his arm right before he was called up and never pitched in The Majors

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At Camden Yards, 64 year-old Steve Dalkowski throws the ceremonial first pitch to relief pitcher Buddy Groom before an Orioles game against Seattle. In 1963, on the day he was fitted for his big-league uniform, the Baltimore fireballing farmhand hurt his arm pitching in an exhibition game and never appeared in the major leagues.

Manny Ramirez hits Josias Manzanillo hit the groin with a 107 mph line drive

Manny Ramirez hits Josias Manzanillo hit the groin with a 107 mph line drive

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In a 14-8 Mariners victory over the Indians at the Kingdome, M’s pitcher Josias Manzanillo, who doesn’t wear a protective cup, is hit the groin by a Manny Ramirez 107 mph line drive. Now a firm believer in the use of protective gear, the 29 year-old reliever will be put on the 15-day disabled list for surgery needed to repair a tear in his testicles.

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

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On May 26, 1995, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch against Kevin Bass of the Baltimore Orioles. Some observers call it the greatest catch they’ve ever seen. Griffey will undergo surgery on his injured wrist and will miss the next three months of action.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

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The Phils’ injury-plagued C Darren Daulton suffers another season-ending injury when he uses his left collarbone to catch a foul tip off the bat of Jeff Conine. Daulton will be out the rest of the season. Florida beats the Phils, 2 – 1, as Jeff Mutis wins his first and only game in the National League.

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The Phils’ injury-plagued C Darren Daulton suffers another season-ending injury when he uses his left collarbone to catch a foul tip off the bat of Jeff Conine. Daulton will be out the rest of the season. Florida beats the Phils, 2 – 1, as Jeff Mutis wins his first and only game in the National League.

The Atlanta Braves release All-Star outfielder Ron Gant, who broke his leg in a motorcycle accident over the winter

The Atlanta Braves release All-Star outfielder Ron Gant, who broke his leg in a motorcycle accident over the winter

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1994 – The Atlanta Braves release All-Star outfielder Ron Gant, who broke his leg in a motorcycle accident over the winter. Gant will sign as a free agent with the Cincinnati Reds on June 21st.

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Rangers OF Jose Canseco faces ligament transplant surgery in his arm, which he injured during his brief one-inning stint on the mound in relief on May 29.

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Rangers OF Jose Canseco faces ligament transplant surgery in his arm, which he injured during his brief one-inning stint on the mound in relief on May 29.

Bo Jackson suffers a career-threatening injury in an American Football Conference playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals

Bo Jackson suffers a career-threatening injury in an American Football Conference playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals

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1991 – While playing for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, Bo Jackson suffers a career-threatening injury in an American Football Conference playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally diagnosed as a pulled thigh muscle, the Kansas City Royals learn of the severity of the injury just as spring begins. They will release Jackson shortly after, fearing that his baseball career is over, and he’ll sign with the Chicago White Sox.