Froemming Sorry for His Remark

Umpire Bruce Froemming apologized Friday for using an anti-Semitic slur that led to a 10-day suspension and cost him a trip to work the major league opener in Tokyo.

Baseball’s senior crew chief made the remark about umpiring administrator Cathy Davis after talking to officials regarding his travel arrangements to Japan.

“I’m sincerely sorry,” Froemming said. “I made a stupid remark and I accept my punishment. I’ve apologized to Ms. Davis. There was no anti-Semitism whatsoever on my part.”

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Former National League most valuable player Ken Caminiti allegedly violated probation by using cocaine, and a warrant was issued in Houston for his arrest. A urine sample he gave Monday showed he had used the drug, according to the warrant. Caminiti, 39, pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in March 2002.... Craig Biggio agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Houston Astros through 2004, a deal that contains a club option for 2005 and could be worth up to $9 million over two years.... Paul Molitor is returning to the Minnesota Twins as the team’s minor league infield and baserunning coordinator.

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Pete Rose was selected for induction in the Ted Williams Museum Hitters Hall of Fame. The ceremonies will take place Feb. 16 in Hernando, Fla., and Rose will be inducted with Wade Boggs, Dom DiMaggio, Tony Gwynn and Williams -- who didn’t want to be honored while he was alive.

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Comiskey Park’s name is being changed to U.S. Cellular Field under a deal that will pay the White Sox $68 million over 20 years.