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MLB Notebook: Astros'Boone visits stadium, ponders return after surgery: Aaron Boone returned to the ballpark for the first time since open heart surgery, still waiting to decide whether he'll resume his playing career.
Boone bids cheerful visit to Astros: Aaron Boone was all smiles upon entering the Astros' clubhouse Wednesday as he greeted teammates and support staff he hadn't seen since his abrupt departure from Spring Training.
Astros claim Lopez, transfer Boone to 60-day DL: The Houston Astros claimed right-hander Wilton Lopez off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday and transferred infielder Aaron Boone to the 60-day disabled list.
Blum, newcomer Keppinger to share time for Astros: When the Astros lost Aaron Boone to a heart condition this spring, it created an opening at third base. The club filled it Tuesday by acquiring infielder Jeff Keppinger from the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named and cash.
Astros' Boone out of intensive care after heart surgery: Astros shortstop Aaron Boone is out of intensive care and resting comfortably following open heart surgery performed Thursday at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif.
Astros notes: Berkman misses trip: Astros third baseman Aaron Boone, 36, is out of intensive care and resting comfortably after open-heart surgery Thursday at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif.
Astros' Boone has open heart surgery: Astros third baseman Aaron Boone had open heart surgery in California on Thursday to replace a bicuspid aortic valve.
Astros infielder Boone has open-heart surgery in Calif.: Astros infielder Aaron Boone underwent open heart surgery Thursday at the Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif.
Houston Astros 3B Aaron Boone undergoes open heart surgery: Astros third baseman Aaron Boone had open heart surgery in California on Thursday to replace a bicuspid aortic valve.
Astros 3B Boone has open heart surgery (AP): Astros third baseman Aaron Boone had open heart surgery in California on Thursday to replace a bicuspid aortic valve. The 36-year-old Boone was diagnosed with a congenital defect in his heart where the valve has two -- not the normal three -- cusps to manage blood flow. The surgery was performed at Stanford University Medical Center.
Astros 3B Boone undergoes open heart surgery: HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Astros third baseman Aaron Boone is scheduled to have heart surgery in California to replace a bicuspid aortic valve.
Astros notes: Boone sets surgery date: Aaron Boone, who left the club Wednesday to prepare for open heart surgery, has scheduled the surgery for Thursday at Stanford Medical Center. Boone announced Wednesday that he needs to replace an aortic valve after his pre-camp physical revealed a need to address his bicuspid aortic valve.
Aaron Boone's open heart procedure set for Thursday: Astros third baseman Aaron Boone will have open heart surgery Thursday at the Stanford University Medical Center.
Boone to have heart surgery Thursday: Astros infielder Aaron Boone will have surgery at he Stanford University Medical Center on Thursday to repair an aortic valve in his heart.
Astros' Boone schedules open heart surgery: Infielder Aaron Boone, who left the club Wednesday to prepare for open heart surgery, has scheduled the surgery for March 26 at Stanford Medical Center.
Aaron Boone to have open-heart surgery: Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros said yesterday he will have open-heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.Boone, the son of longtime Phillies catcher Bob Boone, said that he has known about his heart condition since college but that tests after his routine physical determined he needed surgery. It is not an emergency, but doctors indicated the procedure was needed.
Astros' Boone to have heart surgery, unsure if he'll play again: Houston Astros third baseman Aaron Boone will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.Boone made the announcement yesterday in Kissimmee, Fla., saying he has known about his heart condition since college but tests after his routine physical determined he needed surgery. It is not an emergency, but doctors indicated the procedure was needed.
Houston INF Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery: Aaron Boone's first priority is the long-term health of his heart. Later on, he'll decide whether to resume his baseball career.
Aaron Boone of Houston Astros to undergo open heart surgery for valve replacement: Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros says he will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.
Elder Boone's mind on son: Nationals assistant general manager Bob Boone was watching batting practice on Wednesday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium, but his mind was on his middle son, Astros infielder Aaron Boone, who announced earlier in the day that he will have open heart surgery to fix an aorta and aortic valve. No date has been set for surgery, according to Bob.
Boone, a Yankee Hero in 2003, Faces Open-Heart Surgery: Aaron Boone, who propelled the Yankees to the World Series in 2003, said his career might be over after learning he needs surgery to fix a problem with his aorta and aortic valve.
Astros' Aaron Boone to have open heart surgery: Aaron Boone's first priority is the long-term health of his heart. Later on, he'll decide whether to resume his baseball career....
Baseball notes: Aaron Boone faces open heart surgery: Aaron Boone of the Astros will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve and is not sure whether he will play baseball when he recovers, although doctors have said he could. Boone said he has known about his condition since his college days at USC,...
Open-heart surgery to sideline Astros' Boone: With his general manager and manager and most of his teammates in attendance Wednesday to show support, Astros infielder Aaron Boone announced he must leave the team to have open-heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.
Astros Notes: Johnson gets chance to platoon at third:
Johnson gets chance
Not long afterAaron Booneannounced he would leave the team to have open-heart surgery, Astros general managerEd Wadereceived a call from another team informing him it had a third baseman available.Houston's Boone faces heart surgery:
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Aaron Boone of the Astros will have open-heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.
Teammates wish Boone fast recovery: Aaron Boone first delivered the news to his teammates inside the comfortable confines of a clubhouse that will soon be part of his past. Boone's brief time with the Astros is over, in the wake of the news that the third baseman will soon undergo surgery to replace an aortic valve in his heart.
With Boone out, Johnson may get look: Chris Johnson is considerably closer to the big leagues than he was on Tuesday night, but the young third baseman was hardly rejoicing before Wednesday's game between the Astros and Yankees. He was reacting to the news that Aaron Boone was done for the season, and perhaps for his career, because of a heart condition.
Houston's Boone to have open heart surgery: Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.Boone made the announcement Wednesday, saying he has known about his heart condition since college but tests done after his routine physical determined he needed surgery. It is not an emergency, but doctors indicated the procedure was needed.
Boone leaves Astros for heart surgery; career in doubt: Astros infielder Aaron Boone announced this morning that he will leave the Astros to have a bicuspid aortic valve eventually repaired.
Houston Astros'Boone to leave team for open heart surgery: Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.
Home run a boon to Astros infielder Boone’s legacy: KISSIMMEE, Fla.— Aaron Boone finally has learned how to embrace one of the most magical moments in the history of the New York Yankees, a moment that made him a villain in the eyes of Boston Red Sox fans and forever a hero in the Bronx.
Larkin, Boone praise Dunn signing: Talk to Adam Dunn's former teammates with the Reds -- Barry Larkin and Aaron Boone -- and they will tell you that the Nationals made a good move in acquiring the left-handed-hitting slugger.
Justice: Astros have character guy in Boone: He once took a $1 million pay cut because he didn’t like the way he was playing. Is there anything else you really need to know about Aaron Boone? If you think professionalism, resilience, grit and character are important, you might grow to love this newest member of the Astros.
Free agent Boone signs 1-year deal with Astros: Free agent Aaron Boone agreed Thursday to a $750,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
Boone signs one-year deal with Astros: Veteran infielder Aaron Boone, who has played both first and third base in recent years, signed a one-year deal with the Astros on Thursday.
Signings: Boone, Astros agree to 1-year deal: Free agent Aaron Boone agreed Thursday to a $750,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
Astros sign veteran 3B Boone to one-year deal: Trying to fill the hole left when third baseman Ty Wigginton wasn’t tendered a contract last week, the Astros signed veteran infielder Aaron Boone to a one-year, $750,000 contract Thursday.
Astros, Aaron Boone agree to 1-year deal (AP): Free agent Aaron Boone agreed Thursday to a $750,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros. Boone played for the Washington Nationals last season, hitting .241 with six homers and 28 RBIs. "Aaron gives us another veteran who can share time at third base and also help us with his overall versatility," Wade said in a statement.
Nationals expand Hot Stove search: Thursday marked the last day the Nationals had exclusive rights to negotiate with their free agents -- first baseman Aaron Boone and left-hander Odalis Perez.
Nats' Boone files for free agency: Nationals infielder Aaron Boone filed for free agency on Monday. He was productive coming off the bench this past season, hitting .241 with six home runs and 28 RBIs.
Boone's blast part of Yankees history: The Yankees invited Nationals infielder Aaron Boone to attend the final game at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, but he declined the invitation because of prior commitments, primary among them playing an afternoon game against the Padres at Nationals Park.
Boone sends Nationals to sweep: The Nationals' offense continues to shine. Aaron Boone's home run in the bottom of the eighth inning helped the Nats defeat the Braves, 8-4, at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.
Nationals 8, Braves 4: WASHINGTON (AP) -- Aaron Boone failed to lay down a sacrifice, then slammed a three-run, eighth-inning home run to lift the Washington Nationals to their season-high sixth straight win, 8-4 over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
A 'bye' week for Sox: It's the place where Johnny Damon hit two home runs to help silence a curse, the place where Aaron Boone hit one to keep it going. It's the place where Billy Rohr gained immortality, almost. It's the place of Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. And, for all ...
Aaron joins Boone family club with 1,000th hit: Aaron Boone became the fourth member of his family to get 1,000 hits in the majors, reaching the milestone Wednesday night in Washington's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Aaron is 4th Boone with 1,000 major league hits: Aaron Boone became the fourth member of his family to get 1,000 hits in the majors, reaching the milestone in Washington's 5-4 win over the Angels.
Redding, Boone back Nationals' 5-2 win over Pirates: Tim Redding allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings, Aaron Boone homered and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday.
Boone homers, Redding checks Pirates to lead Reds' 5-2 win: Tim Redding allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings, Aaron Boone homered and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday. Redding (4-2) closed out an 11-game homestand, Washington's longest of the season, by helping the Nationals to their...
Nats hold first practice at new stadium (AP):
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The Washington Nationals held their first practice at their new ballpark Friday, giving them their first chance to answer everyone's favorite question. Will Nationals Park be a pitcher's park or a hitter's park? "We're going to overanalyze every single thing every single day," infielder Aaron Boone said after a 90-minute workout under the lights.
Boones are back together, this time for the Nationals: VIERA, Fla. - The Boones of baseball are back together, under one roof, at least for now.Bob Boone, the father and assistant general manager, drove to work at the Washington Nationals' spring training camp yesterday morning with veteran infielder Aaron Boone, his son.
Nationals Sign Boone, Pena: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Backup infielder Aaron Boone agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday with the Washington Nationals, who also avoided arbitration with outfielders Wily Mo Pena and Ryan Langerhans....
Nationals add veteran infielder Boone to bench: Backup infielder Aaron Boone agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday with the Washington Nationals, who also avoided arbitration with outfielders Wily Mo Pena and Ryan Langerhans.
Boone formally files for free agency: The formalities continue as Aaron Boone became the second Marlins player in two days to formally file for free agency. The 34-year-old infielder is one of three Marlins eligible to file for free agency. On Monday, reliever Armando Benitez made himself eligible for free agency on the first day of fling.
Wakefield Wilts in Game 4 Loss to Tribe: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Casey Blake hit Tim Wakefield's pitch over the left-field fence - eerily similar to the drive Aaron Boone hit exactly four years earlier....
Wakefield wilts in Game 4 loss to Tribe: Casey Blake hit Tim Wakefield's pitch over the left-field fence -- eerily similar to the drive Aaron Boone hit exactly four years earlier.
Notes: Boone to undergo knee surgery: As MLB.com first reported on Saturday, Marlins infielder Aaron Boone will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on Sept. 4. Boone, who has been on the disabled list since June 25 with a left knee sprain, said on Sunday he would welcome a return to South Florida once his rehabilitation process is complete.
Notes: Knee sprain forces Boone to DL: Marlins infielder Aaron Boone feared the worse when he felt pain in his left knee during a game against the Twins on Sunday. Fortunately, an MRI revealed only an MCL sprain. Boone is expected to be ready to return to action after the All-Star break.
Tribe's Stanford wins return to majors (AP):
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Jason Stanford got to the ballpark Thursday about 45 minutes behind schedule, a victim of South Florida traffic. Once he arrived, things went perfectly according to plan. Back in the majors for the first time since April 2004, Stanford -- three years removed from reconstructive elbow surgery -- carried a shutout into the seventh inning and helped the Cleveland Indians beat the Florida Marlins 3-2.
Indians earn testy 7-3 win over Marlins (AP):
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Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't happy when he left for the clubhouse three innings early. And the Cleveland Indians only made his night worse from there. David Dellucci broke a tie with a three-run homer in a wild sixth inning, leading Cleveland to a testy 7-3 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday night.
Boone, Marlins capture rare series win over Braves: Aaron Boone homered for the second straight day and the Florida Marlins held off the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Wednesday. Florida took three of four in the series, costing the Braves a chance to climb closer to first-place New York in the NL East.
Marlins 7, Braves 4: ATLANTA - Aaron Boone homered again, hitting a two-run shot, and the Florida Marlins held off the Atlanta Braves 7-4 Wednesday.Florida took three of four in the series, costing the Braves a chance to...
Too-tight pitches empty both benches in Miami: MIAMI - Florida Marlins ace Dontrelle Willis began shouting at the Philadelphia Phillies' dugout, and soon the two teams were engaged in a shoving match near third base Thursday night. One punch was thrown, but no ejections resulted from the confrontation, which emptied both benches and bullpens in the fourth inning. Emotions began to escalate when Phillies righthander Jon Lieber hit Aaron Boone with a pitch in the second inning. Three batters later, Lieber threw a pitch behind Willis. In the fourth, Willis threw behind Lieber. As Willis walked off the mound after recording the final out, h
Willis, back-to-back HRs doom Devil Rays: Dontrelle Willis allowed two runs in seven innings, Jeremy Hermida and Aaron Boone homered on consecutive pitches in the sixth and the Florida Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-2 on Saturday night.
Back-to-back homers power Marlins: Dontrelle Willis allowed two runs in seven innings, Jeremy Hermida and Aaron Boone homered on consecutive pitches in the sixth and the Florida Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-2 on Saturday night.Willis (6-3) stopped a personal two-game losing streak. He gave up five hits, three walks and struck out seven. The left-hander had two complete games - a rain-shortened five-inning win in 2003 and an eight-inning loss last year - in his only other two starts against Tampa Bay.
Willis earns sixth win, Marlins top Rays (AP):
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Dontrelle Willis took advantage of another strong offensive performance by the Florida Marlins. Willis allowed two runs in seven innings, Jeremy Hermida and Aaron Boone homered on consecutive pitches in the sixth and the Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-2 on Saturday night. "I felt good," Willis said.
Kim win Marlins debut, Boone hits slam: Byung-Hyun Kim won his Marlins debut and Aaron Boone hit a grand slam, leading Florida past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8-4 on Friday.
Boone's grand slam helps Kim win: Aaron Boone's second-inning grand slam gave Byung-Hyun Kim and the Marlins a jump-start during an 8-4 win over the Devil Rays in the series opener Friday night.
Cabrera exits game with injury: Three-time All-Star Miguel Cabrera was lifted after the second inning on Thursday night with a stiff right torso. Aaron Boone entered in the third inning.
Notes: Boone learning on the fly: Veteran Aaron Boone has appeared in 969 games as a big leaguer, with none at first base. That's going to change this season for the Marlins 34-year-old free-agent pickup. A natural third baseman, Boone is seeing plenty of action at first base, where he is viewed as a spot starter and right-handed-hitting option to lefty-batting Mike Jacobs.
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: May 7, 2007 - : THE NATURAL, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
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