Rangers starter Mendoza leaves after two innings

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09/09/2007 - Surprise, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers fill-in starter Luis Mendoza left the team's game against the Oakland Athletics Saturday after just two innings, reportedly asking to be removed from the game.

Mendoza appeared to experience some discomfort after allowing a second-inning infield single to Nick Swisher, but threw warmup pitches off the mound and ultimately completed the inning.

The right-hander was making his first career Major League start following a pre-game scratch of scheduled starter Kason Gabbard. He was replaced by A.J. Murray in the third inning.

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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
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"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
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"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."

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