Baseball's preseason magic numbers

24Percent reduction in the price of beer at Progressive Field this season after the Indians listened to fans and instituted price cuts for stadium food. Cleveland already paid full-price for Nick Swisher, a $56-million hot dog.

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Days expected to be missed by the Giants' Andres Torres, who had to pass on playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic because of a strained oblique. Evidently, one season with the Mets isn't so easy to get of your system.

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Minutes a Cactus League game between the Mariners and Indians was delayed by a loud, beeping "false alarm" that had people leaving their seats in the eighth inning.

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Racing Sausages left after Guido, the Italian Sausage, went missing this week during what appeared to be a bar binge with fellow partyers in Milwaukee. The seven-foot tall Guido eventually was returned. Sadly, with grill marks.

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Current major leaguers on the Japan roster for the WBC. Japan has won both previous WBC titles, but its biggest stars, like Yu Darvish and Ichiro Suzuki, are skipping this year. The most recognizable among MLB fans? Kaz Matsui.