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(AP) — Between them, they’ve played ev ery position on the field, but this sea son Texas manager Bobby Valentine is asking Cecil Espy and Jeff Kunkel to concentrate on center field. Espy is the likely starting replace ment for departed Oddibe McDow ell and Kunkel will be his backup. Kunkel and Espy are happy to be unpacking at one position after roaming the roster in 1988. “This has been more settled than any other spring,” Kunkel said. “They’ve put me in center field and just let me play a lot of outfield.” Kunkel played second, third, shortstop, left and center field and pitched an inning last season. Kunkel retired the side in the ninth inning Aug. 31 in a 10-1 loss to Minnesota, becoming the first non- pitcher in Ranger history to take the mound. Espy, getting his most extensive playing time in the majors, started 81 games in the outfield last season. He was the designated hitter three times and also played first, second, shortstop and catcher. Espy was Texas’ best hitter with runners in scoring position, hitting .354. Filling the center field position was a major concern for the Rangers at the start of training camp. Espy sees no problem. “I don’t think we’re hurting as bad as everyone seems to think,” Espy said. “Our outfielders can play all positions. “We’ve got Kunkel to play center field and (right fielder Ruben) Sierra has got all the talent in the world. He could move over. “I certainly don’t feel any pres sure that I’ve got to do the job or it’s not going to get done.” Espy, 26, is starting his 10th year in pro baseball and has struggled to establish himself as a major leaguer. He finally broke through as a rookie last season, hitting .248 in 123 games. Espy led American League rook ies with six triples, 33 stolen bases and he was second in games played and 347 at-bats. Espy is the ideal leadoff hitter be cause of his speed. His 33 stolen bases last season was the eighth best in Ranger history. “Once I get to first base, it’s chaos,” Espy said. “When I get to first base, I cause a lot of problems for the pitcher. “I’m going to run until Bobby stops me. I like to run and I’m not scared to run.” Kunkel has started each of the last four seasons at Class AAA Okla homa City. He came up to the Rang ers last June 9 to begin his jack/ all-trades services. “I’m just trying to worry abo. what I’m doing today and getting; chance to play,” Kunkel said. “1!« really comfortable in the outfield I’m judging the ball much better on there.” Their performances going i® the final two weeks of springtrae ing have convinced General Mu ager Tom Grieve he doesn't needn shop for a centerfielder. “1 can’t imagine there would be released player better than theo® we have here now,” Grieve said “Performance-wise, I haven't set; anything to think they can’t do least the job Oddibe did.” McDowell, involved in a trade the Cleveland Indians for seco® baseman Julio Franco, hit .24/ 120 games last season, drove in runs, including five game-winners For Parent s Weekend MSC Variety Show presents ft MS TV - . 1.- « <M\ v ,( *■ « A*- Don t miss your chance to Catch a Rising Star 1 on fipril 7, 7:30 pm. Rudder fluditorium Tickets on sale now MSC Box Office 845-1234 Broncos may be willing to cut Dorsett Astros acquire Lombardozzi DENVER (AP) —Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says a growing emphasis on financial responsibility in the NFL could mean the end of Tony Dorsett’s illustrious career and $500,000 salary if the running back doesn’t improve his performance. Bowlen said Monday that Dorsett has to show a marked improvement over last year in order for him to make the Broncos’ roster this season. And Dorsett’s lucrative contract could work to his disadvantage. In previous years, the Broncos might have been willing to overlook the expense of a high-priced run ning back who carried the ball only 11.3 times a game. Not any longer, Bowlen said. “I felt he had flashes of greatness last year,” Bowlen said of Dorsett. “Unfortunately, I feel his best game was the last game of the season.” Dorsett carried 10 times for 86 yards against New England. He fin ished the season with 703 yards on 181 carries. Coach Dan Reeves said recently he wants Dorsett to improve his pass-catching abilities. The Broncos would not have to pay Dorsett any portion of his $500,000 salary if they release him, since it is not guaranteed, Bowlen said. KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Hous ton acquired second baseman Steve Lombardozzi from the Minnesota Twins Tuesday and sent 10 players, including pitcher Charley Kerfeld, to the minor leagues. Astros General Manager Bill Wood said the Twins would receive an unspecified player for Lombar dozzi, relegated to a backup role with the Twins. Lombardozzi will back up starting second baseman Bill Doran, cur rently recovering from knee sur gery. “We felt it was important to have someone to cover us there,” Wood said. “Our plan was to take a look at what we had in camp. We just felt more comfortable with what Lom bardozzi can do.” Lombardozzi hit .209 in 103 games for the Twins last season and drove in 27 runs. Lombardozzi, 27, was the leading hitter with a .412 average in the 1987 World Series. He has a .233 ca reer average in three seasons with the Twins. Doran is recovering from arthros copic knee surgery that was per formed March 7. Doran suffered through a series of injuries last season, including back spasms and underwent off-sea son shoulder surgery. Kerfeld, an ace reliever for the 1986 division champion Astros, will be sent to Class AAA Tucson to work on his mechanics. Wood said. “We were happy with his an speed and velocity,” Wood said. "Hi has a habit of when he throws to a couple of guys he relaxesandls mechanics go crazy.” Kerfeld pitched six and two- innings in four spring appearance He struck out three, walked fivea® gave up seven earned runs for a 9,{ earned run average. “My last outing was the worst ft ever pitched in baseball,” Kerfell said. “My mechanics are all mess« up.” I he Astros optioned the contract of pitchers Fred Costello and S», August, catcher Tony Eusebio a® outfielders Karl Rhodes and En Anthony to the clubs’ Class AAb lumbus team. TANK MCNAMARA by Jeff Millar & Bill Hinds . 5+lowjfO YOO PAVC/deOC MI5 RGCORp CONTRACT ^ ANVSDPV HADN'T T TO r ANE? THl5> I5> JU9T 'THE- , FIRST ewg' Housing Enterprise 1989 CAPTAIN, IT SEEMS MOST LOGICAL TO GO TO THE HOUSING FAIR GOOD IDEA SPOCK SPONSORED BY THE OFF CAMPUS CENTER & S.H.A.R.E. / h AND FUN! ,x<- -iC.' ». IT WILL BE MOST INFORMATIVE >.5*; . - W .vsT/. ■-J-yr m. 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