THE SIDELINES : Fielder on Team for Japan Tour
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NEW YORK — Cecil Fielder, who led the major leagues with 51 home runs after a season in Japan, is one of 26 players named today for an eight-game tour there next month.
The team also includes two brothers, Roberto Alomar of San Diego and Sandy Alomar of Cleveland, and a father and son, Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr., both of Seattle.
Members of the 1990 All Stars named to the team also include record-setting reliever Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox, American League playoffs MVP Dave Stewart of Oakland and third baseman Chris Sabo and reliever Rob Dibble of the World Series-champion Cincinnati Reds. Pitcher Chuck Finley of the Angels and Dodgers’ pitcher Ramon Martinez and catcher Mike Scioscia also are to make the trip.
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