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DETROIT FREE PRESSFRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1983 3D r-i AMi I fl All ill JLr J.J. MICUJU ii. I I musoii speaiis out oil opariiy tagging flie Tigers baseball pisssrte; AL EastBaltimore Orioles at least temporarily to avoid sending them down to be frozen in the minors for the rest of the year Outfielder Johnny Grubb, who will open the season as a platoon partner with Glenn Wilson in right, had to leave Thursday's game with a sore left leg. It appeared he might have pulled a hamstring running out a ground ball, but trainer Pio DiSalvo said he thought the injury was only a cramp or spasm and drew Anderson's praise. "I don't know how you could come to the ball park and see two guys throwing the ball any harder," he declared.

Berenguer and James are out of options, and there are strong indications they'll be kept on the roster No. 24 in a series. 1982 finish: 94-68, second place, one game behind Milwaukee. Who'i new: Manager Joe Altobelli steps into a long cast by Earl Weaver. Under Weaver, the O's finished lower than second place only twice in 15 winning six division titles, four pennants and one World Series.

Rookie Leo i iU jl ill aim 1 I Illustration by Free Press Art Director DICK MAYER By BRIAN BRAGG Free Press Sports Writer LAKELAND, Fla. Sparky Anderson and Kirk Gibson had a private discussion Thursday about the manager's decision to make Chet Lemon the Tigers' regular center fielder in the first weeks of the season. The talk didn't change anything, but it did clear the air. Gibson had heard of Anderson's preference for Lemon before being directly informed, and Anderson admitted he made a mistake in not telling Gibson before informing the news media. "I should have told him a week ago," said the manager.

"I told him I made a mistake, but what can I do now? It's over, and there's nothing I can do about it." Gibson, who returned to action Thursday after a week on the sidelines with an injured left collarbone, was originally in Anderson's plans to platoon in center, but he'll start the season as a designated hitter against right-handed pitching. LEMON STARRED in center field for the Chicago White Sox for six seasons before moving to right field in his first year with the Tigers last season. Because the Tigers will face left-handed pitchers frequently in the early weeks of the season, Lemon would have been the center fielder in any event even without Anderson's apparent abandonment of a platoon scheme. Gibson accepted the manager's decision without anger. "That's the way it is," he said.

"I'm going to be a DH. I don't like it, but there isn't anything I can do about it. "I'll just have to wait until I get my chance. I don't like sitting down nobody does But I'll get my chance." Anderson said he understands Gibson's feelings: "I wouldn't have anybody in my clubhouse who wasn't upset about not playing." B. F.

GOODRICH B. F. GOODRICH B. F. GOODRICH RADIAL TRUCK SPECIALS BELTED TA WHITELETTER BELTED TA WHITELET -urn Hernandez, who hit 34 home runs and drove in 1 18 runs with three minor league teams last year, will step into the third-base spot gave the O's so much trouble last season, with ex-Tiger Aurelio Rodriguez with the Chisox) as his backup.

Strengths: Eddie Murray (.316, 32 HRs, '110 RBIs) may be the most consistent run producer in the league, and he's almost flawless as a first baseman. Second base-'rnan Rich Dauer (,280) is a seven-year 'veteran who always seems to make the The O's starting rotation is outstanding, with Dennis Martinez (16-12, 4.21 ERA), Scott McGregor (14-12, 4.61), Jim Palmer (15-5, 3.13), Mike Flanagan 3.97) and Storm Davis (8-4, 3.49) Possible problems: Ken Singleton, the full-time DH, will be 36 soon and must rebound from a sub-par season (.251, 14 HRs, 77 RBIs) Left field is still a platoon spot (John Lowenstein and Gary Roen-Icke) and no one knows if Lowenstein can repeat the career-high (.320, 24, 66) numbers he posted in '82. And will rookie of the year Cal Ripken (.264, 28, 93) encounter a sophomore slump, and will right fielder Dan. Ford go into a trance, as he did last year? Key players: Lefty reliever Tippy Martinez, 33, worked in 76 games last year as the Birds nearly pulled off a miracle finish. Righty reliever Tim Stoddard added 12 saves to Martinez's 16 despite missing the first and last months of the season with arm and knee problems.

Probable 1983 finish: Altobelli inherits enough talent to win it all. If the Birds don't finish first this year, they'll be close. Brian Bragg 70 SERIES ALL TERRAIN 27-850R-14 $83.00 in 30- 9bOK-lb 1UU.UU. 31- 1050R-15 111.00 33 1250R 15 124.00' P19570R 13 P21570B 14 P22570B-14 P23570B 14 P23570B-14 P22570B-15 P23570B-15 (E 14) 44.00 (F-14) 45.00 (F14) 45.00 (G-14) 47.00 (G15) 49.00 (H-15) 53.00 60 SERIES P20560B 56.00 P23560B-1 5 51.00 P26560B 15....58.00 Plus F.E.T. 2.08 to 3.13 caw! 114.00 (J Plus F.E.T.

3.36 to 5.79 PLUS F.E.T. 2.01 to 2.83 B. F. GOODRICH! RADIAL TA 1 B. F.

GOODRICH XLM LIFESAVER B. F. GOODRICH RADIAL TA (70 SERIES) spring trainlngRemy sidelined (60 Series) STEEL RADIAL WHITE- WHITELETTER LETTER WHITE WALL 17570R 13 18570R-13 19570R-13 JUAN BERENGUER has allowed nine runs in eight 20570R13 If 4. 18570R 14 19570R 14 innings this spring, but Anderson remained ecstatic over the speed of his fastball. "David (Concepcion) stopped by our dugout and said to me, 'Jeez, that's 97 (rn.p.h.),' Anderson said.

Bob James pitched two perfect innings Thursday, 1 $62.00 64.95 66.95 70.95 67.95 69.95 74.95 76.95 79.95 83.95 88.95 90.95 96.95 P18580R 13 (BR 13) $43.95 P17575R-14 (BR 14) 42.95 P18575R 14 (CR-14) 47.95 P19575R 14 (DR 14) 52.92 P20575-14 (ER 14) 55.95 P20575R 14 (ER 14) 56.95 (AR 13) (BR 13) (CR-13) (BR 14) (GR 14) (DR 14) (ER 14) (FR 14) (FR 15) (GR 15) (HR-15) (LR 15) 13 (AR 13) $71.95 13 (BR-13) 72.95 13 (CR-13) 73.95 14 (DR-14) 79.95 14 (ER-14) 90.95 14 (GR 15) 95.95 15 (HR 15) 103.95 P19560R P20560R P21560R P21560R P25560R-P27560R 20570R-14 21570R 14 22570R 14 21570R 15 22570R-15 23570R-15 25570R 15 15 (LR 15) 108.95 P22575R 15 (HR-15) 61.95 P23575R-15 (LR 15) 66.95 PLUS F.E.T. 1.92 to 3.01 E.T. 2.06 to 3.40 PLUSF. PLUSF.E. 199 tQ 3,56 B.

F. GOODRICH Free Press Wire Services Boston Red Sox WINTER HAVEN, Fla. second base-Iman Jerry Remy was placed on the 15-day 'disabled list because of pulled lower back muscle Thursday, sidelining him for at least the first week of the 1983 American League season. The Red Sox's regular leadoff man in the patting order, Remy has a .276 average in eight major league seasons. He hit .280 in 155.

games last year. Julio Valdez, a shortstop for most his career, has been playing second base in recent exhibition "games and probably will replace Remy at second for the regular-season opener "against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday in Boston. Chicago White Sox Pitcher Brltt Burns flew in training camp in Sarasota, for an Orthopedic examination of a sore left shoul-'der." The 23-year-old left-hander, who was last year before missing most of the last two months of the season with a strain of the same shoulder, shut out the Boston Sox over seven innings Monday. Burns did not complain of soreness until Wednes- Houston Astros B. F.

GOODRICH RADIAL TRUCK SPECIALS I itft if! COMP TA ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE VR RATED RADIALS 70 SERIES 60 SERIES 50 SERIES 3. 19550VRJ 5 $1 54.00 20550VR15 187.00 SPORT TRUCK 31x10.50 R-15 111.00 33x12.50 R-15 124.00 31x10.50 114.00 33x12.50 16.5 131.00 PLUS F.E.T. 4.66 to 5.60 mwj 135.00 22550VR1 5 21 1.00 81 70VS1 5 1 16.00 20V60WI 142.00 245S0VHI 5 228.00 2 1 51 .00 Z6550VR 1 5 245.00 161.00 1 1. A A tflC lift HA Thigh injury hampers Seaver ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

(UPI) Veteran righthander Tom Seaver experienced continued pain in his injured left thigh during a pre-game warmup Thursday night and his status as the New York Mets' Opening Day pitcher is uncertain. Seaver was supposed to throw 100 pitches before the Mets' exhibition game against Montreal, but he quit after throwing 50. "I don't know whether it's stiffness, pain or fatigue, but the leg still bothers me," Seaver said. "I just didn't want to take any chances." If Seaver is unable to pitch against Philadelphia Tuesday, Mike Torrez is scheduled as a substitute starter. PLUSF.E.

T. 208 1 3 been demoted to Indianapolis in Class AAA. "They made a mistake, whether they know it or not," Lesley said. insulting to me that I've been dropped. I've got nothing left to prove in Indianapolis." Atlanta Braves WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

The Braves Thursday sent five players to the minor leagues: Infielder Paul Runge and pitcher Ken Dayley were optioned to Richmond of the International League, pitcher Brian Fisher was optioned to Savannah of the Southern League, and two non-roster players, catcher Steve Swisher and outfielder Larry Whlsenton, were returned to Richmond. Milwaukee Brewers SUN CITY, Ariz. Pitcher Jerry Augustine, who was sent to the minors at mid-season last year when the Brewers acquired Don Sutton from Houston, will be in this year's starting rotation. Manager Harvey Kuenn said Augustine would fill the slot created when pitcher Pete Vuckovlch was placed on the disabled list with an injured shoulder. Seattle Mariners TEMPE, Ariz.

Six players, including first baseman Jim Maler and right-hander1 Gene Nelson, were sent to the minor leagues. Others sent down were right-hander Brian Allard and southpaw Jerry Don Glea-ton and relievers Larry Andersen and Bob Babcock, both right-handers. The Mariners also announced that they had placed right-handers Jim Beattle and Glenn Abbott on the 21-day disabled list, effective March 25, and catcher Rick Sweet on the 15-day disabled list, effective March 27. Cleveland Indians TUCSON, Ariz. The Tribe trimmed their roster to 28 by reassigning four players to the Charleston Charlies of the International League.

Sent down were right-handed pitcher Jay Bailer, Infielders Jerry Dyb-zlnskl and Jack Perconte and catcher Tim Glass. I 4 i i -HOUSTON The Astros have traded SEjSjj catcher and outfielder Alan Knlcely to the pitcher Bill Dawley and minor outfielder Anthony Walker. played in 59 games and batted .188 -for the Astros last season. Ban Francisco Giants )' SCOTTSDALE. Ariz The Giants nut For Low Truclrioad Prices and Top Quality, Follow the Crowds to ifinn ilheir roster to 26 by placing former Tiger THE AUTOP ARTS SUPERMARKET mm miii May on tne disabled list and optioning catcher Jeff Ransom to Phoenix 551 the Pacific Coast League.

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