+ THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2006 w SECTION C, PAGE 11 + PREP WRESTLING State championship Cory Nelson, Massillon Tuslaw dec. Kurt Wolff, Genoa 11-5. TEAM SCORES 171 Nick Purdue, Genoa dec. Hunter Reed, Ashland Crestview 9-3. DIVISION I 189 1, Lakewood St. Edward 210; 2, Massillon Perry 87; Gautreau, Byrd lead Tribe past Tigers Logan Brown, Covington dec. Jeremy Stevens, 3, Cin. Moeller 71.5; 4, Mt. Vernon 66; 5, W. Chester Ashland Crestview 9-2. Lakota W. 65; 6, Reynoldsburg 59; 7, Wadsworth 52; 8, Maple Hts. 47; 9, Elyria 46; 10, Austintown-Fitch 215 44.5; 11, Centerville 38; 12, Solon 33.5; 13, Miamis- Chad Davis, Cols. Grandview Hts. dec. John Horn, WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Jake burg 28; 14, Hamilton 27; 15, Westerville Cent. 26; Sarahsville Shenandoah 6-4. Tigers’ single-game 16, Cin. Elder 24.5; 17, Westerville South 24; 18, 275 Gautreau a three- homer Beavercreek, Berea 23; 20, Brecksville-Broadview Cameron Wade, Bedford Chanel dec. Jesse Camp- and Ramon Vazquez added a tickets on sale Saturday Hts., Hilliard Darby 22; 22, Massillon Jackson 21.5; bell, Sullivan Black River 5-3. 23, Painesville Riverside, Boardman 21; 25, Cin. three-run to lead the ASSOCIATED PRESS Oak Hills, Harrison, Shaker Hts., Waite 20; 29, Cin. Princeton, Cin. Sycamore 18; 31, Marysville 17; 32, AREA INDIVIDUAL RESULTS to an 11-8 DETROIT — Single-game Hilliard Davidson, Springfi eld, Mansfi eld Madison DIVISION I win over the in tickets for Detroit Tigers 16; 35, Lyndhurst Brush 15; 36, Garfi eld Hts., Strongsville, Warren Howland 14; 39, Cin. Anderson, THIRD PLACE a split-squad exhibition game games go on sale Saturday. Fremont Ross, Parma Normandy 13; 42, Ashland, 125: Matt Dennis, Springfi eld dec. Josh Speelman, yesterday. Tickets are available for Westlake 12; 44, Ashtabula Lakeside, Cin. St. Xavier, Mansfi eld Madison 11-6. Sandusky 11; 47, Grove City, Start, Uniontown Lake 135: Germane Lindsey, Cin. Moeller dec. Angelo Former Indian Ryan Ludwick home games — including 9; 50, Barberton, Cle. Collinwood, Piqua, Westerville Castillo, Waite 4-3. North 8; 54, Liberty Twp. Lakota E., N. Ridgeville, 152: Mazin Shalash, Reynoldsburg dec. Brent had a two-run homer and four the opener April 10 against Perrysburg, Thomas Worthington 7; 58, Milford, N. Weisenstein, Ashland 3-2ot2. RBIs and Brandon Inge a three- the White Sox Royalton, Sidney 6; 61, Fairborn, Mayfi eld Village FIFTH PLACE Mayfi eld, Clay 5; 64, Lakewood, Mason, Parma, run double for Detroit. — and may be purchased Riverside Stebbins, Springboro 3; 69, Greenville, N. 119: Josh Palivoda, Marysville dec. Roshawn Olmsted, Pickerington Central, Troy 2; 73, Batavia Jones, Start 10-4. Paul Byrd pitched two at the box Amelia, Brunswick, Chardon, Cle. St. Ignatius, Gal- CONSOLATION SEMIFINALS in his fi rst outing since signing a offi ce, on the phone or on loway Westland, Kettering Fairmont, Lewis Center 119: Jordan McGuire, Miamisburg pin Roshawn Olentangy, Southview 1. Jones, Start 2:43. two-year, $14 million contract as the Tigers’ Web site. 125: Matt Dennis, Springfi eld over Josh Steele, a free agent in December. It was Fans may line up at the DIVISION II Hamilton forfeit. 1, St. Paris Graham 152.5; 2, Eastwood 101; 3, 135: Angelo Castillo, Waite dec. Jesse Dong, the 35-year-old right-hander’s Comerica Park box offi ce no Akr. SVSM 75; 4, Clyde 71; 5, Hunting Valley Uni- Westerville North 7-2. fi rst game in an Indians uniform earlier than 7 a.m. March versity 64.5; 6, Willard 60; 7, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh SEVENTH PLACE Jesuit 56.5; 8, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 47.5; 9, Beloit W. 103: Alex Weaver, Cin. Moeller maj. dec. Kyle Sut- since of 1994, 11, and tickets go on sale Branch 46.5; 10, Millersburg W. Holmes 43; 11, Oak ter, Clay 10-1. when he spent his fourth year in at 10 a.m. Complimentary Harbor 42.5; 12, Cols. DeSales 33; 13, New Albany 119: Akif Eren, Perrysburg dec. Trevor Dare, Hilliard 31; 14, Richfi eld Revere 29.5; 15, Cambridge 28; 16, Darby 5-1. Cleveland’s farm system before coffee and hot chocolate Parma Padua 26; 17, Canal Fulton NW, Rayland Buck- 125: Justin Gooden, Waite pin Austin Hucle, eye Local, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 24; 20, Ham- Marysville 4:59. being traded to the New York will be provided to those ilton Ross 23.5; 21, Aurora 22; 22, Mentor Lake Cath., 215: Andrew Tumlin, Harrison dec. Jorge Perez, Mets. waiting for tickets. Warsaw River View 21; 24, Bellevue, Louisville 20; 26, Fremont Ross 11-10. Jefferson Area 19.5; 27, New Concord John Glenn, 275: Frank Becker, Cin. Moeller pin Robert Zucker, “It felt great to hear some Wintersville Indian Creek 19; 29, Rossford 18.5; 30, Fremont Ross 2:11. fans say welcome back,” said New Philadelphia 18; 31, Canal Winchester, W. Milton DIVISION II TIGERS (SS) 6, ITALY 5 Milton-Union 17; 33, McConnelsville Morgan 16.5; 34, Byrd, who never pitched in a Uhrichsville Claymont 16; 35, Parma Hts. Holy Name THIRD PLACE LAKELAND, Fla. — Kody Kirk- 15; 36, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan, Hillsboro, 125: Jeremy Espinoza, Rossford dec. Travis Salyer, big-league game for Cleveland. land’s two-out double in the bottom Ravenna SE, Spring. Greenon 14; 40, Alliance, Ger- Willard 10-3. “I was wondering if they even mantown Valley View, New Lexington 13; 43, San- 135: Ryan Cubberly, Eastwood dec. Kevin Chris- of the ninth drove home the winning dusky Perkins 12; 44, Ravenna 11.5; 45, Olmsted tensen, Spring. Greenon 3-1. remembered me.” run to give Detroit a split-squad win Falls 11; 46, Geneva, Minerva 10; 48, Akr. Hoban 9; 145: Eric Cubberly, Eastwood dec. Kirk Tank, Oak over the Italian national team. 49, St. Clairsville 8.5; 50, Lancaster Fairfi eld Union, Harbor 6-3. Byrd’s family was in the stands, Napoleon 8; 52, Chesterland W. Geauga, Franklin, 189: Joe Knopick, Ravenna SE dec. Matt Fisher, too — though his youngest son Italy was playing its only exhibition Galion, Steubenville 7; 56, Bellbrook, Wauseon 6; 58, Sandusky Perkins 4-3. game ahead of the World Baseball Milan Edison 5.5; 59, Lisbon Beaver, Newark Licking 215: Eric Schwartz, Clyde pin Cory Swinderman, was a bit preoccupied. Valley, Urbana 5; 62, Akr. Spring., Day. Carroll, St. New Philadelphia 0:32. “I missed the fi rst ,” Classic. Marys Memorial, Wapakoneta 4; 66, Carrollton, Cin. FIFTH PLACE Left-hander Kenny Rogers pitched Indian Hill, Cle. Benedictine, Lewistown Indian Lake, said 8-year-old Colby Byrd, who Morrow Little Miami, Sunbury Big Walnut 3; 72, Gi- 103: Bryan Smith, Eastwood maj. dec. Jacob Gar- three no-hit innings in his fi rst start of rard, Jackson 2; 74, Alliance Marlington, Cadiz Harri- ringer, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 11-1. apparently was more interested the spring for Detroit. son Cent., Chardon NDCL, Day. Chaminade-Julienne, 125: Ryan King, Minerva pin Ben Llanas, Eastwood Hebron Lakewood, Norwalk, Oxford Talawanda, Tipp 2:13. in trying to spot an alligator or The Italian team will have strong City Tippecanoe, Van Wert 1. 152: Will Gilson, Napoleon dec. Kurt Shroyer, Eastwood 4-3. a wild bird in Lake Lulu behind ASSOCIATED PRESS representation from the Tigers’ or- 215: Ryan Nachtrab, Eastwood pin Matt Clum, DIVISION III the ballpark than what dad was ganization. Jason Grilli and Galion 1:40. The Indians’ Jake Gautreau swings at a by the Tigers’ Wil- Matt Mantei, along with minor league 1, Sandusky St. Mary 89.5; 2, Troy Christian 79; CONSOLATION SEMIFINALS doing. 3, Bedford Chanel 76.5; 4, Beachwood 53.5; 5, Marion “I’m the Rodney Dangerfi eld fredo Ledezma. Gautreau hit a three-run homer in the third. second baseman Tony Giarratano, Pleasant 53; 6, Bellaire St. John, Burton Berkshire 51; 103: Nate Westfall, Mentor Lake Cath. tech. fall will play for Italy. 8, Genoa ,W. Jefferson 48; 10, Ashland Crestview 46; Bryan Smith, Eastwood 15-0. of parents,” Paul Byrd said. “Last 125: Jeremy Espinoza, Rossford maj. dec. Ben “I’m really looking forward to the 11, Cols. Grandview Hts. 43; 12, Massillon Tuslaw 41; Llanas, Eastwood 14-1. year, Colby said, ‘Why do they Gutierrez drew a bases-loaded 2004, pitched two hitless in- 13, Mechanicsburg 40; 14, Carlisle 39; 15, Archbold 135: Ryan Cubberly, Eastwood dec. Greg Hilbert, competition,” said Grilli, who is also 34; 16, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 32; 17, Brookfi eld Richfi eld Revere 5-4. want your autograph? You’re walk and Vazquez followed with nings, but walked three. “His competing for the fi fth spot in the 30.5; 18, Bluffton, Nelsonville-York, Norwalk St. Paul, 145: Kirk Tank, Oak Harbor dec. Phil Dukes, only average.’ ” Sullivan Black River 30; 22, Liberty Center 26; 23, Ravenna 7-5; Eric Cubberly, Eastwood dec. Zack a three-run double in the bot- command was a little off, but he Tigers’ pitching rotation. “This is a Otsego 25; 24, Casstown Miami East, Covington, Schuller, St. Clairsville 12-5. The Indians are hoping for tom half off Wil Ledezma. Per- still got the job done,” said assis- huge honor and I’m really starting to London Madison Plains 24; 27, Apple Creek Wayne- 152: Bret Terry, New Albany maj. dec. Kurt Shroyer, get the feel for how important this is dale 22; 28, Brookville 21; 29, Cols. Hartley 20; 30, Eastwood 10-2; Jared Kusar, Richfi eld Revere dec. more than that from Byrd, who alta added an RBI single for a 5-2 tant GM Chris Antonetti. Sowers Galion Northmor 19.5; 31, Ayersville, Middletown Will Gilson, Napoleon 4-3. went 12-11 for the Los Angeles Cleveland lead. walked only 29 while striking going to be.” Madison, Mohawk 19; 34, Akr. Manchester 18.5; 189: Matt Fisher, Sandusky Perkins dec. Zach Grilli was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA for 35, Caldwell, Caledonia River Valley, Sarahsville McGrain, Olmsted Falls 3-1, OT. Angels in 2005 and was the only Gautreau’s three-run homer out 149 while going 14-4 with a Shenandoah 18; 38, Day. Miami Valley, Lewisburg Tri- 215: Cory Swinderman, New Philadelphia pin Ryan to beat the White Sox Detroit last season. He pitched the County N. 16.5; 40, Swanton 16; 41, Seneca East, Nachtrab, Eastwood 2:50; Eric Schwartz, Clyde dec. off Joel Zumaya made it 8-2 in 2.37 ERA in the minors in 2005. majority of last season with the Mud Day. Christian 15; 43, Arcadia 14; 44, Coldwater, Matt Clum, Galion 6-2. during Chicago’s 11-1 run to the the third. ... Tigers OF Alexis Gomez went Hens, where he went 12-9 with a 4.09 Rocky River Lutheran W. 13; 46, Tiffi n Calvert 12; SEVENTH PLACE title. 0-for-4 with three . ... 47, Cin. Madeira, Reading 11; 49, W. Liberty-Salem 112: Rudy Corpus, Wauseon dec. Paul Rose, Ludwick homered off Jason ERA. 9.5; 50, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 9; 51, Fremont Cambridge 6-5. Byrd said one reason he signed Davis in the fi fth. INF Lou Merloni, seeking a util- MARLINS/REESE: Florida sec- St. Joseph 8.5; 52, Cardington-Lincoln, Worthington 119: Jan Ulinski, Eastwood dec. Ricky King, Cle. Christian 8; 54, Hopewell-Loudon, Belmont Union Benedictine 4-0. with Cleveland was because “I can’t read too much into it,” ity spot on the Indians roster, ond baseman left Delta 7 Local, , Garfi eld Hts. Trinity, Paulding ; 59, 140: Brent Aona, Clyde dec. Jon Zofkie, Wapa- of the Indians’ solid defense said Ludwick of his 3-for-5 day. “I said an MRI exam on his right spring training for personal reasons Amanda-Clearcreek, Independence, Pataskala Lick- koneta 9-2. to return home, and it’s unclear ing Hts. 6; 62, Barnesville, Blanchester, New Lebanon 152: Keith Witt, Oak Harbor dec. Zach Clark, — which quickly deserted him. just want to stay healthy. The Ti- wrist was negative. He was hit by Dixie 5; 65, Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. 4; 66, Collins Western Louisville 3-2. In the fi rst inning, a pitch Thursday. whether he’ll return. Reserve, Creston Norwayne, Kirtland, Loudonville, DIVISION III gers have given my career a new Reese, who grew up in Columbia, Monroeville, Peninsula Woodridge 3; 72, Johnstown Jhonny Peralta battled the sun’s INDIANS (SS) 7, TWINS (SS) 3 Northridge 2.5; 73, Beallsville, Jeromesville Hillsdale, THIRD PLACE life and I hope to do something S.C., departed after Wednesday’s Lafayette Allen East, Sparta Highland, Wellington, W. 160: T.J. Blanton, Sandusky St. Mary pin Cory glare before dropping a pop fl y with it.” FORT MYERS, Fla. — Andy Marte workout without telling the team. Of- Salem NW, Woodsfi eld Monroe Cent. 2; 80, Belpre, Braden, Norwalk St. Paul 0:37. in short left-center. Two bat- Elmwood, Delphos St. John’s, Elyria Cath., Gar- 171: Alek Hughes, Seneca E. dec. Adam Kelley, Ludwick battled numerous in- showed off his good glove, starting fi cials worried about his safety until rettsville Garfi eld, Martins Ferry, Cardinal Stritch, Apple Creek Waynedale 5-3. ters later, Ludwick had an RBI juries during three-plus seasons two crisp double plays as Cleveland Reese had contact with his agent Richwood N. Union, Utica, Versailles 1. 189: Brad Rice, W. Jefferson pin Brock Kirian, single. beat Minnesota in a split-squad Friday. Mohawk 1:42. with the Indians. 215: Nick Girlie, Ayersville tech. fall Brian Hunt, game. “Sometimes people assume be- CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES In the Tigers’ second, Marcus “He’s got a chance because I’ll Tiffi n Calvert 16-0. Thames got credit for a double Marte, acquired by Boston from cause we’re DIVISION I 275: Cody Ruffer, Archbold dec. Xavier Taylor, take the 25 best players,” said Atlanta and then dealt to the Indi- players and we make a lot of money, 103 Swanton 4-1; when his fl y ball fell 10 feet from FIFTH PLACE new Tigers manager . ans for , is regarded as a there aren’t issues in your life,” man- Steve Mitcheff, Elyria dec. Danny Genetin, Massil- left-fi elder Franklin Gutierrez, third-base top prospect. lon Perry 5-3, OT. 125: Lee Schumaker, Arcadia dec. Chase Clark, Then he cautioned, “It’s early. A ager said. “Sometimes Belmont Union Local 8-7. who was shading his eyes and , bidding to land a there are issues you have to handle. 112 140: Jake Fose, Middletown Madison pin Juni lot of things can happen.” Collin Palmer, Lakewood St. Edward pin Ryan ducking. Thames eventually spot as a utility player, hit a two-run Arreola, Fremont St. Joseph 0:43. NOTES: LHP Jeremy Sowers, I’m respectful of that.” Fields, W. Chester Lakota W. 3:08. 189: Hector Urbina, Archbold dec. Jude Riedy, scored on an RBI single by Mike homer in the sixth off Matt Guerrier Team offi cials didn’t say what 119 Sandusky St. Mary 7-6. Cleveland’s fi rst-round pick in for a 3-0 Cleveland lead. Tony Jameson, Youngs. Austintown-Fitch pin CONSOLATION SEMIFINALS Rabelo. prompted the departure. Dante Rini, Massillon Jackson 1:04. 125: Clayton Wetzel, Caledonia River Valley pin Lee 125 Schumaker, Arcadia 1:29. Keith Sulzer, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Michael 140: Justin Seebach, Caldwell dec. Juni Arreola, Lybarger, Mt. Vernon 5-2. Fremont St. Joseph 4-1. 160: T.J. Blanton, Sandusky St. Mary pin Kenny 130 Sanger, Rocky River Lutheran W. 4:59. Kevin Hardy, Solon dec. Dan Gonsor, Lakewood Francoeur might land in Classic spotlight 171: Alek Hughes, Attica Seneca East dec. Blaine St. Edward 7-0. Klaus, Mechanicsburg 6-3. 135 189: Brock Kirian, Mohawk dec. Hector Urbina, ASSOCIATED PRESS were meant for the established there and represent your country, Jones and . Thomas Straughn, Massillon Perry over Marcel Archbold 7-6; Brad Rice, W. Jefferson pin Jude Riedy, Clopton, Shaker Hts. default . Sandusky St. Mary 4:38. KISSIMMEE, Fla. — In less superstars of the game. in whatever role it could be.” “It’s up to me and Smoltzie to 215: Brian Hunt, Tiffi n Calvert dec. Joshua Bacci, 140 Independence 2-1, 2OT; Nick Girlie, Ayersville tech. than a year, has “Last year when they gave the Francoeur fi nished his rookie knock him back down a peg if we Lance Palmer, Lakewood St. Edward maj. dec. fall Greg Hooper, Akr. Manchester 16-1. gone from having 335 at-bats at sheets out, I didn’t even sign one season at .300 with 14 homers have to, but we don’t have to,” Jedd Moore, Mt. Vernon 10-0. 275: Cody Ruffer, Archbold pin Nick Hooper, Akr. 145 Manchester 0:59; Xavier Taylor, Swanton dec. Adam Double-A Mississippi to being a to participate because I didn’t and 45 RBIs. His 13 assists were Jones said. “He’s handled it great. Sean Nemec, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Derek Salyers, Mechanicsburg 2-1, 2OT. possible starting outfi elder for think I had a shot to even be second to Cliff Floyd’s NL-lead- He’s one of those kids who’s got Foore, Wadsworth 3-0. SEVENTH PLACE ing 15. But is Francoeur ready 152 119: Ryan Gambill, Casstown Miami East tech. fall the United States in the considered,” Francoeur the world by the tail. He walks John Pycraft, Elyria dec. Kyle Bertin, Lakewood Tyler Weirauch, Archbold 18-3. World Baseball Classic. said. “Then [U.S. manag- for the world stage? around with a smile on his face St. Edward 3-2. 130: Lukas Schalk, Hopewell-Loudon dec. Thom- That’s just a typical leap er] Buck Martinez called “Probably not, but it’s a tre- and loves to play the game. And 160 my Guerra, Sandusky St. Mary 7-3. 145: Christian Ortolani, Sandusky St. Mary dec. for the precocious Fran- mendous compliment to him he loves to work at it and that’s a Anthony Ciraky, Westerville South dec. Travis Derrick Yant, Delta 4-3. me and said ‘I need you Popham, Mt. Vernon 3-2. 215: Kyle Studer, Mohawk dec. Ian Neff, Apple coeur. to sign one.’ It’s an honor. and his abilities that he’s even rare quality in this league.” 171 Creek Waynedale 6-4. After Francoeur made considered,” said Braves third Jones said he’d be keeping an Dustin Kilgore, Berea dec. Brian Roddy, Lakewood I’m looking forward to it.” St. Edward 11-4. his major league debut But even when he baseman , who eye on Francoeur in the tourna- 189 AUTO RACING with the agreed to be considered, will join Francoeur on the U.S. ment. Erique Robertson, Maple Hts. maj. dec. Vincent team. Dattilo, Centerville 14-5. on July 7 last season, he Francoeur didn’t think “It’s the opposite; Francoeur 215 Telcel-Motorola 200 played as if determined to he’d make the fi nal 30- “I think obviously had some will be on him,” Braves manager Dave Crowley, Wadsworth over Sean Jameson, NASCAR-Busch show he should have spent Francoeur man cut. guys not dropped out, Frenchy Bobby Cox said. Cin. Elder default. Today’s lineup; after yesterday’s qualifying might not be on the team. That’s 275 At Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez road course the full year in Atlanta. “Besides getting called Ideally, Francoeur would Brendan Barlow, Westerville Central pin Andy Mexico City He was hitting .413 at the end up to the big leagues, that was not to say he can’t step right in enter his fi rst full big-league Hartshorn, Reynoldsburg 4:19. Lap length: 2.518 miles and do some of the same things season following his fi rst full DIVISION II (Car number in parentheses) of July and was still around .350 one of the greatest phone calls 1. (9) , Dodge, 102.665. 2. (20) Denny in late August when his smiling as a or a Vernon major league spring camp. His 103 Hamlin, , 102.509. 3. (00) , I’ve had,” he said. David Taylor, St. Paris Graham maj. dec. Kyle Gil- Chevrolet, 102.487. 4. (57) Adrian Fernandez, Chevro- face was featured on the cover An even bigger surprise would Wells. He can hit ’em as far as spring at-bats will be reduced christ, Jefferson Area 10-2. let, 102.486. 5. (66) Jorge Goeters, Ford, 102.431. of . By early be Francoeur starting in right anybody and he’s a very good de- dramatically even if he starts for 112 6. (90) Marc Goossens, Ford, 102.358. 7. (64) Jamie Dennis Roche, Hunting Valley University pin Adam McMurray, Dodge, 102.160. 8. (18) J.J. Yeley, Chevro- September he was tied for the fi eld for the United States. That fensive outfi elder and he brings the United States, but if he’s a Tinnel, Eastwood 4:39. let, 102.085. 9. (5) , Chevrolet, 101.838. 10. (11) , Chevrolet, 101.759. lead in outfi eld could happen if Toronto’s Ver- a lot of enthusiasm.” backup or part-time starter he’ll 119 11. (21) , Chevrolet, 101.676. 12. (33) non Wells is limited by a pulled Jones said Francoeur will ben- have to catch up quickly at the Aaron Hart, St. Paris Graham dec. Jeffery Pelton, , Chevrolet, 101.606. 13. (2) , assists. After the season, he was Bellevue 7-1. Chevrolet, 101.447. 14. (15) Michel Jourdain Jr., Ford, third in rookie of the year vot- quad. efi t from watching “some of the end of spring training. 125 101.380. 15. (60) , Ford, 101.343. ing. For most players with only 257 game’s elite, and how they work Francoeur said the quality of Ben Jordan, St. Paris Graham dec. Quentin Keyes, 16. (10) John Andretti , Ford, 101.310. 17. (47) Jon Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 5-1. Wood, Ford, 101.293. 18. (35) , Ford, Even so, Francoeur had no major league at-bats, the idea of before the cameras come on.” the playing time in the tourna- 101.240. 19. (77) Burney Lamar, Chevrolet, 101.058. 130 20. (22) , Ford, 100.994. dream he would be considered representing the United States But Francoeur might be more ment will make up for the quan- Willie Saxton, Rayland Buckeye Local dec. Adam 21. (1) Jason Keller, Dodge, 100.983. 22. (14) Carlos in international competition than an observer. tity of at-bats he’ll miss in spring Kriwinsky, Hunting Valley University 10-6. Contreras, Dodge, 100.918. 23. (4) Paul Tracy, Dodge, among the top U.S. outfi elders 135 100.867. 24. (56) Chris Cook, Dodge, 100.834. 25. (41) for the World Baseball Classic. might seem intimidating, but “If he gets the opportunity to training. Pat McLemore, Parma Padua dec. Chris Andrews, , Dodge, 100.745. Every player was given forms Francoeur is always smiling and play, it might get interesting,” “Every at-bat for that is going New Albany 3-1. 26. (50) Danny O’Quinn Jr., Ford, 100.682. 27. (27) David Green, Ford, 100.658. 28. (88) Mark McFarland, to fi ll out to indicate their in- always confi dent. Jones said. “He might be start- to be like two or three spring 140 Chevrolet, 100.535. 29. (99) Michael Waltrip, Dodge, Jake Kyle, St. Paris Graham Local maj. dec. James 100.504. 30. (25) Ashton Lewis Jr., Ford, 100.487. terest in participating in the “It’d be cool to play for that ing.” training at-bats, because the Myers, Wintersville Indian Creek 8-0. 31. (38) A.J. Foyt IV, Dodge, 100.479. 32. (01) Jay tournament. The 22-year-old kind of team,” he said. “To be Proof of Francoeur’s status focus and intensity level will be 145 Sauter, Chevrolet, 100.472. 33. (68) Jimmy Morales, Andy Lamancusa, Beloit W. Branch dec. Robbie Dodge, 100.409. 34. (59) , Ford, Francoeur fi gured spots on the honest, I was just looking forward in the Braves’ clubhouse is his big,” he said. “It’s something I’m Michaels, Clyde 11-9. 100.355. 35. (06) Todd Kluever, Ford, 100.009. inclusion in golf foursomes with looking forward to.” 36. (34) Carlos Pardo, Chevrolet, 99.981. 37. (58) World Baseball Classic roster to the opportunity to just go out 152 Patrick Goeters, Chevrolet, 99.692. 38. (67) Rogelio Colt Sponseller, Millersburg W. Holmes dec. Josh Lopez, Dodge, 99.661. 39. (43) Aaron Fike, Dodge, Rohler, Akr. SVSM 5-4. 99.235. 40. (32) Jason Leffl er, Chevrolet, Owner 160 Points Dave Rella, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit maj. dec. 41. (36) , Chevrolet, Owner Points 42. in a trade with the Texas Rang- homer mark yet, but he has out- draft pick is still waiting to make Nick McMullen, Akr. SVSM 18-6. (12) Joel Kauffman, Dodge, Owner Points 43. (0) ers in 2002, Hafner has been slugged several of the game’s his fi rst appearance in the Mid- 171 Randy LaJoie, Chevrolet, Past Champion. Cody Magrum, Oak Harbor maj. dec. Todd Nep- Failed to Qualify compared to former Indians biggest stars the last two years. Summer Classic. tune, New Concord John Glenn 10-2. 44. (49) Eduardo Goeters, Ford, 98.850. 45. (65) Musselman Stan Silva Jr., Chevrolet, 98.774. 46. (23) Chris Wim- fi rst baseman , the He enjoyed a breakout sea- But if Hafner doesn’t get an 189 mer, Chevrolet, 98.373. Continued from Page 1 John Weakley, Cuyahoga Falls CVCA dec. Jamey left-handed power hitter who son in 2004, hitting .311 with invitation this year, you won’t Srock, Akr. SVSM 10-9. season. belted a career-high 52 homers 28 home runs and 109 RBIs. He hear any grumbling from him. 215 that year. was third in the league in on- He is really laid-back. Jarrid Rodriguez, Willard dec. Aaron Griffi n, Canal TRANSACTIONS He was hitting .310 with 23 Fulton NW 3-2. Thome signed with the Phila- base percentage (.410), fourth in He doesn’t like all the atten- BASEBALL doubles, 18 homers and 63 RBIs 275 when Buehrle beaned him. In delphia Phillies as a free agent (.583) and tion. Nathan Sharp, Beloit W. Branch dec. Matt Guhn, after his monster season, but seventh in extra-base hits (72). Clyde 5-4. –Assigned C Jose Gil, RHP the fi nal 54 games, Hafner hit Contact Blade columnist DIVISION III Jorge DePaula, RHP Steven White and RHP Kris he has since been traded to the Although Hafner put up All- Ron Musselman at: Wilson to their minor league camp. just .296 with 19 doubles, 15 103 homers and 45 RBIs. White Sox. Star-caliber stats in 2004 and [email protected] Pat Harrington, Sandusky St. Mary dec. Ben National League Hafner hasn’t reached the 40- 2005, the former 31st-round Sergent, Troy Christian 5-0. –Signed a letter of intent to buy He admits now that he suf- or 419-724-6474. Sarasota of the FSL from the , pend- 112 ing Major League Baseball approval. fered some headaches and Tyler Savage, Carlisle dec. Troy Opfer, Sandusky –Released RHP Keith bouts of dizziness during the St. Mary 6-5. Bucktrot and RHP Jared Blasdell. TTASTEASTE OOFF HHONEYONEY Kim’s 119 FOOTBALL fi nal few months. AIRPORT SPA Bryce Freeman, Burton Berkshire pin Tristan Hafner said there were times Satisfaction Guaranteed, Lingerie Modeling 9647 Airport Hwy. Thompson, Brookfi eld 2:52. National Football League Gorgeous Girls, 2 Girl Shows, OAKLAND RAIDERS–Named Tom Walsh offensive when he found it diffi cult to AMERICAN STAFF Open 24 hrs/7 days 125 coordinator, Jackie Slater co-offensive line coach, Irv Escort, Private Dancers $10 OFF Adam Koballa, Bedford Chanel dec. Casey Thome, Eatman co-offensive line coach, Jim McElwain quar- concentrate at the plate. 5070 TELEGRAPH & DETROIT AVE. 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