Darryl Strawberry

Quote: "I was shocked. I was hurt. I don't have all the results of what happened, but I can feel for what he's going through right now. I've been there." -- Indians' Dwight Gooden, after hearing of Darryl Strawberry's arrest.It's a fact: The Mariners were swept at the Kingdome by the Rangers for the first time in more than seven years.Who's hot: The White Sox's Frank Thomas went 2-for-4 against the Red Sox, and is 15-for-26 for the season, a .577 average.Who's not: Texas' Juan Gonzalez has not homered in the first 10 games, and in 15 games dating to Sept.

Once the Orioles claimed second baseman Alexi Casilla off waivers from the Minnesota Twins earlier this month, it appeared that Robert Andino's days in an Orioles uniform were numbered. Instead of facing the decision of whether to non-tender Andino by the Nov. 30, the Orioles dealt the veteran infielder to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Trayvon Robinson. The 25-year-old Robinson adds to the Orioles' outfield depth, and he will likely compete for a fourth outfielder spot this spring.

Baseball Senior Professional Baseball League -- Announced former Red Sox OF/DH Jim Rice has agreed to play with St. Petersburg.Los Angeles Dodgers -- Signed free-agent OF Darryl Strawberry to 5-year, $20.3 million contract.CollegesNCAA -- Placed Missouri's basketball team on two years' probation and banned school from NCAA tournament in March.Baylor -- Announced QB J.J. Joe will miss rest of season with broken thumb.Missouri -- Announced assistant basketball coaches Bob Sundvold and Rich Daly had resigned, effective at end of season.

As long as we're revisiting Orioles pitchers of the past, it was, indeed, reliever Alan Mills who sprinted from the bullpen and decked Darryl Strawberry during the infamous brawl at Yankee Stadium that Armando Benitez incited with a fastball to Tino Martinez's back. Benitez had just allowed a home run, and his intent with the next pitch was pretty obvious to everyone. I was sitting in the press box, and my night changed dramatically. The final score no longer seemed all that important.

Strawberry wants deal like the one Canseco gotNew York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry, who became a free agent yesterday for the first time in his eight-year career, immediately announced he wants a contract like the one Jose Canseco signed with the Oakland Athletics.That deal calls for $23.5 million for five years, beginning next season. Strawberry just concluded a contract he signed in March 1985, after he had played in the major leagues two years. The six-year deal brought him $7.4 million.

BaseballCleveland Indians -- Released P Mike Bielecki. Recalled P Mark Clark from Triple-A Charlotte.Colorado Rockies -- Named Walt Jocketty assistant GM of player personnel, effective July 1.Los Angeles Dodgers -- Placed OF Darryl Strawberry on the 15-day DL.New York Yankees -- Signed P Paul Gibson to a minor-league contract with Triple-A Columbus.Oakland Athletics -- Placed P Rick Honeycutt on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Tuesday.BasketballDallas Mavericks -- Named Stu Inman team consultant.

CLEVELAND -- This is decision time for the New York Yankees on whether they intend to bring Darryl Strawberry back to New York. Talks between the team and the suspended outfielder have hit a snag because principal owner George Steinbrenner reportedly is seeking an option year on Strawberry.Bill Goodstein, who represents Strawberry, was to speak with Steinbrenner last night, hoping to complete a deal that may be announced in Cleveland before the Yankees play the Indians tonight on ESPN.Strawberry, under suspension until June 23 for a drug after-care violation, has a hearing tomorrow with arbitrator George Nicolau to determine if he is owed back pay from the San Francisco Giants.

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Last week's question:Do any teams in the AL East have a legitimate chance to catch the Boston Red Sox?YES -- 44% ... NO -- 56%"At this point, Boston is the only team in the East with a decent record. But remember we are talking about the Choke Sox here."Joseph Vavra"I was born and raised in Boston and was a die-hard Red Sox fan since I was a little boy and until I moved to Baltimore in '81. They'll fade as they always have. It's a tradition in Boston."Jay DeMarco"The Tigers are coming on strong and you can't ever count out Toronto, and while the Yankees are flopping around like a fish out of water, they're still dangerous."