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Scherzer, who has altered the grip on his fastball as a
result of the injury, has been limited to tossing batting
practice on two occasions during spring training. The
32-year-old has yet to appear in an exhibition game with the
Nationals.
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The Florida Wildlife Commission determined Jose Fernandez was
the operator of the speeding boat that crashed and killed the
Miami Marlins pitcher and two others in the early morning of
Sept. 25, 2016, according to the investigation report concluded
after six months.
ESPN and the Miami Herald reported the findings also confirmed
alcohol and drugs were involved and that Fernandez violated
multiple boating laws, including Boating Under the Influence
Manslaughter, Vessel Homicide and Reckless or Careless Operation
of a Vessel.
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The New York Yankees signed right-hander Ernesto Frieri to a
minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the
team announced.
Frieri, 31, last pitched in the major leagues in 2015, when he
appeared in 22 games for the Tampa Bay Rays. He had a 1-0 mark
with a 4.63 ERA in 23 1/3 innings.
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