Beckett strikes out 3 Orioles

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Beckett strikes out 3 Orioles in spring training debut

 

BY CLARK SPENCER

 

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FORT LAUDERDALE - Josh Beckett -- pitching for the first time since he recorded the final out of the World Series in October -- struck out three Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of his spring training debut on Thursday.

 

But Beckett also gave up a run -- something he didn't do in his Game 6 victory against the New York Yankees -- on Rafael Palmero's single.

 

Ramon Castro gave the Marlins the lead in the top of the second, though, on his two-run homer off Baltimore starter Sidney Ponson.

 

FOX LOOKS TO ADD CHANGEUP

 

Reliever Chad Fox said he intends to experiment with a changeup this spring, hoping the addition of an off-speed pitch will not only make him more effective but also extend his career.

 

''I just think it's going to add some more years,'' said Fox, who has thrown only fastballs and sliders. ``It'll take some stress off the slider.''

 

Fox said he used his new changeup in batting practice with good results.

 

'Guys are going, `What the heck is that?' '' Fox said. ``I'm going to throw the heck out of it in the early [spring training] games. Whether it works remains to be seen.''

 

McKEON CO-HOSTS TV SHOW

 

CBS Ch. 4 sportscaster Jill Martin will host a live show Saturday with Marlins manager Jack McKeon -- Jack & Jill Hit Jupiter -- from Roger Dean Stadium. The 30-minute show is scheduled to air at 7 p.m. and will include interviews with players Juan Pierre and A.J. Burnett.

 

THIS AND THAT

 

? The Marlins will host the New York Mets in a ''B'' game Friday morning. RHP Trevor Hutchinson will face James Baldwin. Hutchinson was the Marlins' ''2003 Organizational Pitcher of the Year'' after going 12-5 with a 3.09 ERA in 22 games with Single A Jupiter and Double A Carolina.

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McKEON CO-HOSTS TV SHOW

 

CBS Ch. 4 sportscaster Jill Martin will host a live show Saturday with Marlins manager Jack McKeon -- Jack & Jill Hit Jupiter -- from Roger Dean Stadium. The 30-minute show is scheduled to air at 7 p.m. and will include interviews with players Juan Pierre and A.J. Burnett.

 

 

Cool.

[AJBurnett34]

Josh continues to Improve.

 

He is gaining experience and learning more everyday.

[catchoftheday]

McKEON CO-HOSTS TV SHOW

 

CBS Ch. 4 sportscaster Jill Martin will host a live show Saturday with Marlins manager Jack McKeon -- Jack & Jill Hit Jupiter -- from Roger Dean Stadium. The 30-minute show is scheduled to air at 7 p.m. and will include interviews with players Juan Pierre and A.J. Burnett.

the old man is unstoppable.... :lol

[FutureGM]

Josh Beckett will DESTROY ALL MANKIND. :mischief2

[PBMarlin]

Ramon Castro gave the Marlins the lead in the top of the second, though, on his two-run homer off Baltimore starter Sidney Ponson.

 

A very good sign. Let's hope this is just the start of something BIG. :thumbup

[Jrod1]

i thought i saw 4 k's in the box score...whatever

[WildMarlinMan2003]

He did K 4. Stupid article.