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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Unlike the first time he faced the Athletics this season, Texas right-hander A.J. Griffin had no problem keeping his emotions under control while pitching against his former club.

Having a strong curveball to counter an 87 mph fastball defi-nitely helped, too.

Griffin pitched six scoreless innings in his return to the Oak-land Coliseum, Nomar Mazara had two hits and three RBIS, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night.

“Haven’t pitched off that mound in a long time and I felt right at home out there,” said Griffin, who was released by the A’s following the 2015 season.

“My first outing this year against the old team in Arlington, I was a little bit more jacked up. We were just pitching my game, keeping them off balance.”

Carlos Gomez and Mike Napoli added two RBIs apiece to help Texas end a three-game skid.

Griffin (2-0) spent his first two seasons in the majors with the A’s before being released near the end of 2015 after Tommy John surgery a year earlier. He hadn’t pitched at the Coliseum since making his final start for Oakland on Sept. 18, 2013. He looked very comfort-able in his return.

The Rangers’ shaggy-haired right-hander allowed one hit and one walk, retired the final 14 batters he faced and finished with eight strikeouts — one shy of his career high.

“I would say that in the two years we’ve had him that’s about as smooth of an outing, in control, that he’s had,” Texas manager Jeff Banister said. “Just a masterful game by Griff tonight.”

Three Texas relievers com-bined for the final nine outs to complete the three-hitter.

It was a rough day all around for Oakland, which extended its season-high losing streak to four games. The A’s had only five baserunners and one got past second base.

“Just being able to pour that curveball in there first pitch, it just sets up anything that I want to do the rest of the at-bat,” Griffin said. “It’s good to be in

the driver’s seat at that point.”Before the game Oakland

placed opening day starter Ken-dall Graveman on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder and announced that shortstop Marcus Semien will undergo surgery to repair a broken bone in his right wrist.

Texas opened the game with three consecutive hits off A’s starter Jharel Cotton (1-2) then pulled away with a four-run fifth.

Mazara had an RBI double in the first and a two-run single in the eighth.

The start of the game was delayed eight minutes due to rain, one day after the A’s home game against Houston was post-poned due to weather.

Cotton allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings. The right-hander retired 12 straight during one stretch but walked four bat-ters, three of which scored.

“That’s something we preach, don’t give them free passes,” Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. “Here recently, not only have we done it, but it’s cost us. It is a concern and we’ve got to continue to try and pound the strike zone.”

DEFENSIVE UNDOINGOakland center fielder

Rajai Davis was charged with a throwing error in the fourth inning, marking the 10th con-secutive game in which the A’s have committed at least one error. That gives Melvin’s ball-club a majors-leading 16 errors this season.

Griffin sharp in return to Oak-land as Rangers top A’s 7-0

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Kendall Graveman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday by Oakland with a strained right shoulder, and the Athletics also announced shortstop Marcus Semien will have wrist surgery.

The procedure on Semien’s right wrist is scheduled for Tuesday and will include inserting a screw to help heal a broken bone. He was examined Monday in Los Angeles by Dr. Steve Shin, who evaluated MRI and CT scans that revealed a fracture to the scaphoid bone.

Semien will have another CT scan in six weeks and be re-evaluated. There won’t be a timetable for his return until he is seen again by Shin in late May, the A’s said.

“If anybody was holding out with the potential to keep playing it’s him,” manager Bob Melvin said. “This is a guy that was a big part of not only the shortstop defensive part of it but a major player as far as produc-tion in the lineup.”

Melvin said the A’s are unsure exactly how Semien’s injury occurred

“We’re still trying to figure that out,” said Melvin, noting that Semien was not hit by a pitch during spring training or in the 11 games he played. “It bothered him a little bit at times in spring training and then felt

like we were past it. Then the other night, the game before we actually had him go get an MRI, it started bothering him when he was throwing it. So we’re not sure if it was one event that did it.”

Graveman started opening day in place of the injured Sonny Gray and began the season 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts. But he exited after just five innings and 74 pitches Friday against Houston, and manager Bob Melvin said afterward the pitcher couldn’t get loose. Both Melvin and Graveman expected he would make his next start.

Instead, it’s yet another key player down for the injury-plagued A’s.

“I think if we give it a couple more days then we’ll be back to normal, back to where we need to be,” Graveman said. “I expect to miss one start, and then come back on the road.”

Semien went on the DL on Sunday. He had been experi-encing discomfort in the wrist since spring training.

Oakland recalled catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville on Monday to take Graveman’s roster spot.

The A’s were set to begin a series at home with Texas on Monday night after the series finale against the Astros was rained out Sunday.

RHP Graveman goes on DL, SS Semien headed

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Texas Rangers pitcher A.J. Griffin works against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Oakland Athletics pitcher Kendall Graveman works against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ova-tion Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.

The Japanese star spent his first 11 1/2 American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.

He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.

“He deserves everything he gets,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “He’s been a great player. He’s been a great player for a long time. And obviously he started his career in the States here. It was nice to see that.”

With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning. Suzuki grounded out three times as his average dipped to .067 with one hit in 15 at-bats. The Marlins lost 6-1.

The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pre-game video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate

with several former Seattle teammates and current players. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.

“You know it’s been three years since I’ve been back,” Suzuki said through a translator. “To get that warm reception that I did get, and with the ceremony and with having the guys come out, Edgar (Martinez) and Felix (Hernandez) and (Kyle) Seager and (Hisashi) Iwakuma come out, just grateful. Grateful to them and grateful to the fans. ... it’s been so long.

“I could have been forgotten but for them to do that for me I was very thankful,” he said. “It kind of reaffirms that this is a special place.”

Suzuki, who played mostly right field during his time in Seattle, started in left and made a nice running catch on Taylor Motter’s drive into the corner in the eighth inning.

“Even when I was with the Yankees, I never played left field here at Safeco,” he said. “So this was the first view I got from that angle. That definitely kind of felt weird, kind of was a little different. It was a different experience.”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Mariota and the Ten-nessee Titans have yet to set an official timetable for the quar-terback’s return from surgery on his right leg. The latest bench-mark is reporting for the start of the offseason program.

The third-year quarterback now will finish his recovery from the season-ending injury at team headquarters after doing much of his rehabilitation at the University of Oregon this offseason.

“It’s important to be here, because together, you’re building the foundations that you’re going to use throughout the entire year,” Mariota said Monday. “You’re building the chemistry and the camaraderie that’s going to make this team successful. I’m happy to be here, and I’m excited to be here. I’m sure all the guys are.”

Mariota broke his right fibula on Christmas Eve in a loss at Jacksonville and had surgery a few days later. That started the recovery process that the Titans initially said would take up to five months. Mariota spent the first two months in a cast.

“It’s kind of building those foundations back up, and I think we’re in a good place,” Mariota said. “I understand that I’ve got a lot of time to get my body right, and that’s my goal.”

Next up is running full-speed, something he hopes to do within the next three weeks.

“There are things where that have allowed me to push the envelope a little bit whether it’s jogging or doing some other stuff on the treadmills, and things like that,” Mariota said. “For me, that’s my next benchmark.”

Coach Mike Mularkey, still in a walking boot himself fol-lowing his own foot surgery this offseason, said Mariota appears to be ahead of schedule.

“You would not know he’s had the extent of the injury he has had,” Mularkey said. “He’s doing good. He’s on track. I’m not going to forecast when he’s going to start doing normal func-tional exercises, but he’s doing good. He’s ahead of schedule, but I’m not going to put a time-line out there.”

Mariota walked without a limp when he talked to reporters Monday. He has even thrown with running back DeMarco Murray.

“We’ve been able to throw a couple of times, and he looks good,” Murray said. “Obviously it’s not 11-on-11. But just run-ning routes on air, he looks good to me. He’s putting it where it should be.”

Mariota had a strong second season in the NFL, helping the Titans go 9-7 . He threw for 26 touchdowns and only nine interceptions with a 95.6 passer rating.

For Mariota, this marked the first significant injury of his football career. Staying positive played a big role in his recovery so far, especially when he was stuck in a cast and couldn’t walk around.

“I was just focused on what I could do and how I could get better every day. Again, I just progressed through as I got from one step to the next, and it felt good. You felt like you were accomplishing things. I’m doing everything in my power to get healthy, and I’m going to continue to do that up till the season.”

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Suzuki returns to Seattle as member of 3,000-hit club

Titans, Mariota being patient as QB recovers

from broken leg

Miami Marlins’ Ichiro Suzuki, fourth from left, is honored by Seattle Mariners players and execu-tives for his 3,000 hit milestone in a pre-game ceremony before a baseball game against the Mari-ners, his former team, Monday, April 17, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)


The USA Eagles (American Samoa’s other team) made a huge impact in the HSBC Sevens by upsetting favorite Fiji 24-19 at the Singapore HSBC Sevens, Day 2, National Stadium, Singapore. [Photo: Barry Markowitz]

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain sits in his car during the second practice session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 14, 2017. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — During the last race at Long Beach, there was buzz that IndyCar officials wanted a superstar to commit to the India-napolis 500 and make the 101st running a must-watch race.

The 500 is one of the most iconic events in America, and it was going to be difficult for the speedway to top last year’s centennial celebration. So names were bandied about, all of them drivers who might con-sider running next month’s race and would draw a good deal of domestic interest.

There was Tony Stewart, who never won the 500 — his dream race. Retired from NASCAR now, Indy cars may have passed him, but people would have

tuned into to see one last gasp from Smoke. There was Danica Patrick, whose entire brand was built around the Indy 500. She left IndyCar six years ago but the grass hasn’t been so green on the NASCAR side, and Pat-rick led 19 laps at the speedway and finished third and fourth in her career.

Either of those drivers would have drawn massive interest in Indiana, where the series seems to cater to its homegrown fans and unfortunately often settles for mediocrity.

It was neither of those drivers. The “showstopper” CEO Mark Miles pulled out for next month’s race is two-time Formula One champion Fer-nando Alonso.

“Who?” asked my 13-year-old daughter. Trust me, she’s a valuable gauge of what’s trending, and I guarantee she’d have talked up the race if Stewart or Patrick was in the field.

Alonso is a highly decorated driver who was once at the top of Formula One. IndyCar has plenty of international drivers, so adding the Spaniard for the 500 isn’t unusual in that respect. But his F1 titles came long ago, in 2005 and 2006, and he has yet to score a point in three races this year with McLaren.

“I’ve never raced with so little power in my life,” Alonso reportedly said on his radio during Sunday’s race in Bahrain.


WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — In any sport, the one thing a team can’t prepare for is the unknown.

Last week, the Celtics were the toast of the East after out-lasting the champion Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed and home-court advantage. Then, the day before Boston’s playoff opener, Isaiah Thomas’ sister was killed in a car accident.

It’s created a delicate bal-ancing act. This is a team that expected to be riding a big wave of momentum.

Instead, Boston lost 106-102 to Chicago in Game 1, and the possibility looms Tuesday of falling into an 0-2 deficit.

But if there’s a group built for such a challenge, it would seem to be this one. There’s empathy in the locker room, and a coach adept at navigating rough situations.

“I think the biggest thing is they really care about each other,” coach Brad Stevens said Monday. “It’s really tough when he’s sitting there and some of his family is back in Seattle. ... But I think the next extension of your family is who you’re around every day, and your team. ... They care about one another and they support one another. That’s what you hope you have in a team, but it’s probably not always the case.”

Stevens said Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements.

Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma. No funeral date is set, but Stevens said the Celtics plan to attend.

Thomas attended a film ses-sion and walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens said that after services for Thomas’ sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. Stevens, however,

stressed that all plans are up to Thomas.

Stevens knows firsthand of how the Celtics can embrace one of their own. Last year, he was allowed to miss a game to be at the bedside of Andrew Smith, who played for Stevens at Butler. Smith had cancer and his condition had worsened. Smith died a few days after Ste-vens visited.

Then there was the team’s public show of unity before its preseason opener in October. The players held hands during the national anthem, the dis-play coming at a time when NFL players, notably Colin Kaepernick, were protesting by kneeling.

One of Thomas’ closest friends on the team is guard Avery Bradley. The two grew up outside Seattle and played AAU ball together. During Monday’s shootaround, TV cameras captured Bradley com-forting a tearful Thomas on the bench.

“Me and Isaiah have known each other since we were kids,” Bradley said. “So no matter what goes on we’re always going have each other’s back. We’re always going to be there for one another. I think he knows that, and I know the same about him. We’re always going support each other. ... We’re a family.”

Still, there is basketball to be played. And Thomas, after an unsteady beginning, played admirably in Game 1, scoring 33 points to go with six assists and five rebounds.

Retired All-Star Kevin Gar-nett said he thinks Thomas will be better for having gone through this.

“I anticipate him playing even more inspired,” he told The Associated Press. “I look at this as this momentum carries him and the Celtics. It’s going to also carry the city.”

Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas wears a message on his shoes in memory of his sister Chyna during the fourth quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Chicago Bulls,Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston. The Bulls won 106-102.

(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Grieving Isaiah Thomas to play Game 2, then fly to funeral

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals lost the first two games Lance Lynn started this season and he didn’t like it. In his third start, Lynn did some-thing about it. He pitched seven shutout innings. Kolten Wong helped with a home run and the Cardinals stopped a three-game losing streak, beating the Pitts-burgh Pirates 2-1 Monday night.

“You want to be known as the stopper,” Lynn said. “When you go through a rotation and see we’ve not pitched the way were capable of or played the way were capable of, you want to be the guy that kind of gets us going and stops it. Hopefully, that will bleed into the next start.” The Cardinals, who had lost six of seven, are 4-9 and still have the worst record in the NL.

Pittsburgh had won three in a row before losing in a game that took only 2 hours, 14 minutes.

Lynn (1-1) allowed three hits and struck out five while walking one. He also hit two batters. “Lynn was good,” Pitts-burgh manager Clint Hurdle said. “We’ve seen Lynn good here. We’ve had more success against him at home. The slider plagued our right-handers.”

It was the outing Lynn wanted to have. “I really hate losing, especially when I don’t do my job,” Lynn said. “It was time for me to get going and get back to doing what I’m capable of doing.” “I felt good tonight. You know, it’s the biggest win

possible in April that you could have, so we’re going to be all right,” he said. Seung-Hwan Oh worked around an RBI double by pinch hitter Gregory Polanco in the ninth to record the Car-dinals’ first save of the season. The last time it took St. Louis 13 games into a season to get a save was 1980, when Mark Littell closed out the Phillies at

Veterans Stadium.Ivan Nova (1-2) gave up

five hits and no walks in eight innings while striking out three. In 14 overall starts for the Pirates, Nova has four complete games and a grand total of three walks. Wong led off the third with a home run that landed in the right field bullpen. It was his seventh career home against the

Pirates. “He’s been a thorn in our side,” Hurdle said.

Nova knew right away he made a bad pitch. “I made a mis-take,” he said. “I wanted to go outside and the ball was inside to his power and he took advan-tage of it.” St. Louis added a run in the seventh when Randal Grichuk singled, stole second, took third on a throwing error

by catcher Francisco Cervelli and scored on a single by Jose Martinez.

Trevor Rosenthal pitched a spotless eighth for the Car-dinals. Polanco doubled with two outs in the ninth before Oh retired pinch hitter John Jaso on a grounder. “Rosie came in and was terrific and Oh got through it,” St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said.

TRAINER’S ROOMPirates: Polanco did not start

for the third game due to right groin discomfort. Cardinals: 1B Matt Carpenter did not start. He was hit in the bare hand on a groundout Sunday night against the Yankees. He appeared to damage the nail on his right ring finger.

TRADEPittsburgh acquired RHP

Johnny Barbato from the New York Yankees on Monday for a player to be named or cash. Barbato, 24, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis where he will work as a reliever. He was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday.

STREAKSThe Pirates’ Josh Harrison

was hit by Lynn’s pitch in the second inning and in the fourth inning. That marked four con-secutive plate appearances he was hit by a pitch. ... Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen singled to left in the first inning. He has hit safely in eight consecutive games.

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Randal Grichuk catches a fly ball by Pittsburgh Pirates’ Francisco Cervelli to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 17, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Lynn, Cardinals end 3-game losing skid, edge Pirates 2-1

Perry Baker’s blazing speed has made him the hottest star on the HSBC 7s Circuit, always asked for selfies here at the Singapore Sevens, Day 1, National Stadium, Singapore.

[Photo: Barry Markowitz]


DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been into swinging for 20 years. Everything has always been “no strings attached.” I was with one man several times before he married his current wife. She’s very religious, not into swinging and doesn’t know he is.

I’m so attracted to “Nick” that I dream about him and have met him outside our marriages. I know it’s wrong, but I can’t keep him out of my mind. My husband doesn’t know, and I know it would hurt him deeply. Should I tell Nick, or quit writing him on our swinging site? -- DESPAIR DOWN SOUTH

DEAR DESPAIR: And what have you to gain by revealing your feelings? If you think it would make Nick leave his wife, forget it. Because you know it would hurt your husband -- although I’m having trouble under-standing why, because you’re swingers -- I recommend you refrain from causing him pain.

DEAR ABBY: My family has been put in a difficult position. Last year, a woman my brother had a one-night-stand with became pregnant. I have heard from more than one person that she’s known as the town tramp or “crazy.”

We’re sure she planned it because he makes a good living and can support the child financially, and she insisted on keeping the baby. My brother, God bless him, is doing what’s necessary, although having a child with a woman he has come to despise weighs heavily on him.

How should we, his family, handle this? At this point, I have no interest in laying eyes on her or her baby, blood kin or not. I feel no affinity for the child because I know my brother didn’t want it. Maybe in time, I could find a way to know this child, but for now my anger prevents it. -- LIVID SISTER IN TEXAS

DEAR LIVID: None of this is the fault of the baby. No one forced your brother to sleep with the “town tramp.” I respect him for living up to his responsibilities to his child.

You have nothing to lose by being kind to your nephew/niece and his/her mother. Frankly, it appears she could use befriending, and in the years ahead that baby may need a stabilizing female influence.

DEAR ABBY: My new father-in-law always greets me with a hug and a kiss on the mouth. I come from a family who doesn’t kiss on the lips, and I find it extremely awkward. I’m not sure how to handle the situation.

I don’t want to bring it up to him because I’m afraid it would be offensive. I have mentioned it to my husband, who kind of shrugged it off, saying his father is “old school.” I have started turning my head when we greet so that he hits my cheek instead of my mouth. Please advise me on how to deal with this. -- TURNING A CHEEK IN MICHIGAN

DEAR TURNING: I think you’re handling the situation well. If your father-in-law asks why you’re turning your head, all you have to do is smile and say you save kisses on the mouth for your husband.

P.S. I don’t know what “old school” your father-in-law attended, but I wouldn’t set foot on that campus.

Happy Birthday: A steady pace and a thoughtful attitude will help you avoid being pressured by someone using emotional tactics this year. Work out any trivial matters in your own head before sharing with people who are likely to oppose you. Focus on making personal growth and achieving physical wellness. Keep your goals reasonable and your plans doable. Choose peace and love over discord and despair. Your numbers are 8, 19, 23, 26, 33, 41, 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good fortune will be the result of hard work and showing the determi-nation to reach your goals. Don’t let what others do influence you. Make choices based on what will encourage you to stay healthy, knowledgeable and in control. ✸✸

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Proceed with caution when dealing with professional matters or situ-ations that could affect your reputation. It’s best to listen carefully and play it safe when dealing with people who tend to be unpredictable. Physical health and fitness are important. ✸✸

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more thought behind your actions. It’s in your best interest to con-sider how your decisions will influence others. Set an example and refuse to give in to anyone who is trying to pressure you to spend money or make a donation. ✸✸✸✸✸

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money and emotions will lead to mistakes. Don’t let anyone guilt you into paying for something that you don’t want or aren’t responsible for. Concentrate on matters that will improve your position and your reputation, not someone else’s. ✸✸✸

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay cool when faced with opposition. Take responsibility for your actions and follow through with your plans. Your strength, courage and determination will make a difference when dealing with others. ✸✸✸

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Good fortune is within your reach. Don’t let the demands of others hold you back. Take care of your responsibilities quickly and get back on track. If you want to get ahead, dedication, belief and hard work will be required. ✸✸✸

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotions will be difficult to tame. Take your time and don’t let anyone push you into something you aren’t ready to face. Don’t say something you’ll regret. Look inward and you’ll find the right way to approach a big decision. ✸✸✸✸✸

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep a tight rein on emotional situations. Protect your reputation by offering honest answers that will not jeopardize your position. Only state facts or you will be accused of spreading rumors. Choose creative outlets over unnecessary conversations. ✸✸

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll have to be realistic if you want to avoid discord. Don’t pick a fight or lead someone on when you should be looking inward and working on bringing about the positive changes that will enhance your life. ✸✸✸✸

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Trouble could occur if you disagree with a friend, relative or neighbor. Look for a diplomatic way to solve your differences to avoid being shunned. Compromise will help you build good relationships that will lead to positive sharing. ✸✸✸

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your emotional drive and passion will see you through, even if you are physically depleted. The changes you bring about will be well worth your time and effort and could open up the door to a new beginning. ✸✸✸

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Visit someone who grounds you or helps you see the bright side of whatever situation you face. An opportunity to travel or learn something new will influence a decision you need to make. A partnership will leave you feeling confused. ✸✸✸✸

Birthday Baby: You are emotional, expressive and passionate. You are curious and adventuresome.

ACROSS 1 Implied 6 Old Iranian

leader 10 Carbonated

drink 14 Give a windy

speech 15 Delicate and

breezy 16 Bard of ___

(Shake-speare)

17 Never let your mind wander for fear that it ...

20 Unhealthy looking

21 Ethically lacking

22 Avian retreats 25 Manner of

writing 26 Fuzzy brown

fruit 30 Get ready

for OR work 32 The scholarly

world 35 Camel-like

creature 41 Marrying a

spell-caster for her money will only get you a ...

43 Confounds 44 Most

intoxicating 45 Cherry

throwaway 47 Airport

section 48 Kind of uncle

or treat 53 Word with

“fire” or “transmit”

56 Native of Nazareth

58 Channeler’s state

63 If you plan on living forever and are reading this ...

66 Exam 67 Grab bag 68 Twisted dry,

as laundry 69 Phrase of

estimation 70 Child’s

enthusiastic but selfish shout

71 Child minder

DOWN 1 Hauls a car 2 Sometimes

spectacular opera feature

3 Umpire’s “Out!” or “Safe!”

4 “___ all be over soon”

5 Mortise complement

6 Took a bit of a rest, in a way

7 Fruit drink in grocery stores

8 Build a fire under

9 “Battle ___ of the Republic”

10 Explorer Sebastian

11 Egg-making organ

12 Not out of town

13 Place to have a spat

18 “I ___ you one”

19 Abbr. on ambulances

23 Narrow strip of land jutting into the ocean

24 Breathing tube

26 Narcotic Polynesian drink

27 Like much tea

28 Beaver Cleaver’s father

29 Charming country scene (var.)

31 Mama’s mate, often

33 Farm female 34 “Driving ___

Daisy” 36 Headed up 37 Snooty one 38 Not even

close to land 39 Kind of

analysis 40 Poker pay-in

42 Burlap source 46 English

dessert 48 “What she

said” 49 Wedding

helper 50 Pigtail 51 Major division

of a long poem

52 All guys 54 “... for what

___ worth” 55 Go down

with the ship and stay down

57 Come into view threateningly

59 Taj Mahal place

60 I of “I am here,” e.g.

61 Didi of “Grease”

62 Irritable and touchy

64 Ambition 65 Fish delicacy

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Cleveland in town to begin a four-game series, Min-nesota Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey sure had his hands full.

So many friends to greet. So many hugs to exchange. Even some inside information on the Indians to share with his cur-rent team, less than six months after he left his post as Cleve-land’s assistant general man-ager for the top front office job with Minnesota.

“You’re competitive at heart, but it’s been family for a long time so it’s hard not to feel that side of it, too,” said the 34-year-old Falvey, who spent nine seasons working his way up the Indians organiza-tion after starting as a baseball

operations intern.During that time, he became

a confidant of Indians manager Terry Francona, helping him with everything from scouting reports to printer repair.

“There’s nothing that’s beneath him,” Francona said.

When the two reunited on Monday, Falvey said he was almost moved to tears.

“It’s just that kind of rela-tionship,” he said.

Francona is 23 years older than Falvey, but he considered themselves peers.

“He’s very special, and it’s not just me,” Francona said. “Everybody wanted to get a piece of him today. That’s because he was so important to everything we did around here, and he’s such a good guy.”

Falvey stayed with Cleve-land all the way through Game 7 of the World Series, losing the clincher to the Chicago Cubs. That was the last time he saw most of the Indians players and staff, prior to their arrival at Target Field.

“He found a way to connect with everybody here,” Fran-cona said. “Whether it was in the office or with the players or coaches, he crossed over every line there was. He was a favorite.”

Francona good-naturedly prodded Falvey for tips about how to get Twins hitters out, one request he could finally turn down.

“You certainly don’t forget where you came from, and a lot of the people on that side there are responsible for the things I’ve learned in my life in base-ball so far,” Falvey said. “So I feel very fortunate, but once you compete and the game’s on, it’s on full tilt.”

The insight, of course, was saved for Twins manager Paul Molitor.

“We’ve had chats about their personnel a little bit, some things that might not jump out at you in terms of numbers,” Molitor said. “Whether they’ll be game-changers or not, we’ll have to see. But we’ll take all the information and inside trading, if you will, and try to use it the best way we can.”

How about Francona’s signs?

“I’ve known Tito’s for a couple years,” Molitor said jok-ingly, with a wry smile about one of his former teammates.

The Indians surely stayed a step ahead of Falvey on this anyway.

“I did know them, I’ll say that,” he said, “but I would be shocked if they have the same signs.”

New Twins boss Falvey reunites with

Cleveland pals

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