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"For right now to start the season this is what's best for
our team," manager John Farrell said of the decision Thursday.
Farrell said salary is not his concern when determining the best
lineup for the Red Sox.
Shaw, 25, has a 2016 salary for the league minimum of $520,000.
Sandoval, an eight-year veteran, signed as a big-ticket free
agent before last season.
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John Schuerholz stepped down as Atlanta Braves team president
after 25 years among a number of organizational changes.
Schuerholz, who is entering his 51st season in professional
baseball, will remain as vice chairman. President of baseball
operations John Hart will report to Schuerholz.
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The New York Yankees named Masahiro Tanaka as their Opening Day
starter on Monday against the Houston Astros.
Tanaka had surgery in October to remove a bone spur in his
pitching elbow and got off to a slow start in spring training
before giving up one run in four innings in his final preseason
outing on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Editing by
Frank Pingue)
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