Kenny Rogers and Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list, while Freddy Sanchez and Jim Edmonds might be ready soon. But the most intriguing person on the field at spring training Thursday has no shot at being in the big leagues next week — she’ll be making close calls in the minors. Ria Cortesio became the first female umpire to work a major league exhibition game since Pam Postema…
Posted: March 29th, 2007.
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