former outfielder Ivan Calderon, 41, is shot to death in Loiza, Puerto Rico

former outfielder Ivan Calderon, 41, is shot to death in Loiza, Puerto Rico

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On December 27, 2003, former outfielder Ivan Calderon, 41, is shot to death in Loiza, Puerto Rico. Two gunmen entered a store and shot him in the back, killing Calderon, who played 10 seasons and hit 104 homers in a career that ended in 1993.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2003

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Major League Season Recap 2003 World Series – Florida Marlins NL over New York Yankees AL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Josh Beckett Babe Ruth Award – Josh Beckett Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees over Boston Red Sox 4 games to 3 ALCS MVP – Marino Rivera NLCS Florida Marlins over Chicago Cubs 4 games to…

Kevin Millwood agrees to the Phillies’ surprise offer of salary arbitration. As the ace of the staff, the All-Star hurler will anchor an outstanding rotation which includes Randy Wolf, Vicente Padilla, Eric Milton and Brett Myers.

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Kevin Millwood agrees to the Phillies’ surprise offer of salary arbitration. As the ace of the staff, the All-Star hurler will anchor an outstanding rotation which includes Randy Wolf, Vicente Padilla, Eric Milton and Brett Myers.

Gary Deporter, the managing partner of the late broadcaster Harry Caray’s area restaurants, submits the winning bid of $106,600 to obtain the foul ball that Steve Bartman deflected, costing the Cubs a costly out during Game 6 of the NLCS. The plan is to have the ball destroyed as an act of exorcism during a worldwide toast to Harry on his birthday, February 26th.

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Gary Deporter, the managing partner of the late broadcaster Harry Caray’s area restaurants, submits the winning bid of $106,600 to obtain the foul ball that Steve Bartman deflected, costing the Cubs a costly out during Game 6 of the NLCS. The plan is to have the ball destroyed as an act of exorcism during a worldwide toast to Harry on his birthday, February 26th.

Agreeing to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Angels, Jose Guillen (.311, 31, 86) will become the team’s right fielder next season. The deal will give Tim Salmon the opportunity to become Anaheim’s designated hitter full-time.

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Agreeing to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Angels, Jose Guillen (.311, 31, 86) will become the team’s right fielder next season. The deal will give Tim Salmon the opportunity to become Anaheim’s designated hitter full-time.

2003 – Adam Kennedy (.269, 13, 49) agrees to an $8.85 million, three-year deal with the Angels. The 28-year-old second baseman has a career average of .277, 36 homers and 229 RBIs during his four years with Anaheim.

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2003 – Adam Kennedy (.269, 13, 49) agrees to an $8.85 million, three-year deal with the Angels. The 28-year-old second baseman has a career average of .277, 36 homers and 229 RBIs during his four years with Anaheim.

Yankees and 35-year-old Gary Sheffield  finalize a $39 million, three-year deal

Yankees and 35-year-old Gary Sheffield  finalize a $39 million, three-year deal

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2003 – After agreeing to basics weeks ago, the Yankees and 35-year-old Gary Sheffield (.330, 39, 132) finalize a $39 million, three-year deal which includes $13.5 million in deferred money and a $13 million team option for 2007. The seven-time All-Star outfielder played with Braves last year and has spent time with the Padres, Marlins and Dodgers after breaking in with the Brewers in 1988.

Miguel Tejada agrees to a six-year $72 million contract with the Orioles making it the largest deal in the history of the franchise.

Miguel Tejada agrees to a six-year $72 million contract with the Orioles making it the largest deal in the history of the franchise.

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2003 – Miguel Tejada agrees to a six-year $72 million contract with the Orioles making it the largest deal in the history of the franchise. The shortstop batted .287 with 27 home runs while driving in 106 runs last season for the western division champions Oakland A’s.

The Dodgers trade 38-year-old Kevin Brown (14-9, 2.39) to the Yankees for Jeff Weaver, minor league pitching prospect Yhency Brazoban, a player to be named later and cash. Baseball’s first 100-million dollar player, who will make $15 million next season, waives his no-trade clause to be closer to his family.

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The Dodgers trade 38-year-old Kevin Brown (14-9, 2.39) to the Yankees for Jeff Weaver, minor league pitching prospect Yhency Brazoban, a player to be named later and cash. Baseball’s first 100-million dollar player, who will make $15 million next season, waives his no-trade clause to be closer to his family.