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That's Lou Piniella's advice to his pitchers, among AL's worst in walks and homers allowed. Rocco to be feted by hometown fans BOSTON -- The Rocco Baldelli Show comes home to New England this week. Tonight: Rays at Red Sox WHEN/WHERE: 6:05; Fenway Park, Boston. Up Next: Boston Red Sox SCOUTING REPORT: The Red Sox already have made things interesting, and that's beside all the debate they've sparked with their stubborn decision to go with a bullpen by committee rather than an official closer. John Romano: A child gone astray He was, technically, still a kid the day we met. Lightning Lightning hopes to turn over a new Leafs Dave Andreychuk recalls '93 comeback when Toronto rallied from 2-0 down to win a series. He seeks the same result for Tampa Bay. Tonight: Lightning at Capitals WHEN/WHERE: 7; MCI Center, Washington. Slapshots: History lesson He did it again. Lightning coach John Tortorella Monday mentioned the Capitals' shaky history of being able to close out a series after taking an early lead. Three times, the Caps have been up 2-0 in a best-of-seven series, and twice they've lost. Quiet excellence for Olie the goalie It's becoming the worst-kept secret of the series: Kolzig's play has been key for Capitals. Colleges Pioneer brings Sunshine to Division I hockey Lindsey Bazzone went from playing against boys to first Floridian playing with college elite. College basketball Williams gone to Carolina this time CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Roy Williams returned home to North Carolina, hoping to win the national championship that eluded him for 15 seasons at Kansas. USF adds prospects from Maryland, Butler TAMPA -- South Florida athletic director Lee Roy Selmon accelerated the coaching search last weekend in his quest to replace Seth Greenberg. NNFL Seau progresses toward Miami MIAMI -- The Dolphins and San Diego agreed to the parameters of a trade for Junior Seau, and the 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker is expected to join Miami if he passes a physical today or Wednesday, the Miami Herald reported Monday. In brief Hewitt may sue ATP over fine SYDNEY, Australia -- World No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is threatening to sue the ATP Tour over his fine for not granting an interview to ESPN. Baseball Thigpen nearing a return home ST. PETERSBURG -- Former All-Star reliever Bobby Thigpen was moved out of an intensive-care unit Monday at Bayfront Medical Center and may be able to return home this week. NL: Giants give Kent rude welcome SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds homered and the Giants spoiled Jeff Kent's return to San Francisco with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. AL: One import supports another for Yankees NEW YORK -- Hideki Matsui broke a tie with a three-run homer in the sixth inning to give Cuban defector Jose Contreras his first major-league victory as the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 on Monday night. NHL Leafs take down Flyers in overtime TORONTO -- The Maple Leafs took the lead in their playoff series with their best game yet. NBA No winning exit at home for MJ WASHINGTON -- Michael Jordan received a U.S. flag from Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to begin a night that ended with another loss in his final home game as an NBA player. Conservative play leads to Magic loss ATLANTA -- If this was Jason Terry's Atlanta farewell, he went out in style. Motorsports Parrotts pushed off RYR merry-go-round The big wigs at Robert Yates Racing have not done much lately to encourage Winston Cup crew chiefs to submit a resume for the current opening on Dale Jarrett's team. Golf Warm welcome home for Weir TORONTO -- Mike Weir returned home Monday with a green jacket. Outdoors Daily fishing report Fishing opportunities on the flats don't get much better than they are right now. Snook, redfish, trout, cobia and other shallow water species have rebounded from last week's cold spell and are aggressively feeding again.
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