Archive for October 9th, 2006
Help wanted: Cubs talk to Girardi
Joe Girardi, considered a leading candidate for the Chicago Cubs’ managing job, interviewed for the position on Monday.
The Florida Marlins fired Girardi last week. He guided them to a 78-84 record and kept them in contention for a playoff spot until late September despite having the majors’ youngest team and lowest payroll.
“Joe and I spent […]
Posted: October 9th, 2006.
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Torre’s status still uncertain; Boss goes home
While George Steinbrenner decides whether to keep Joe Torre, Yankees players are supporting their manager.
Steinbrenner left New York and returned to Tampa, Fla., on Monday, spokesman Howard Rubenstein said. Rubenstein said he was not able to speak with Steinbrenner to relay questions on the future of Torre.
It was unclear whether Steinbrenner and Torre have spoken […]
Posted: October 9th, 2006.
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Rogers held back until Game 3 despite success in Oakland
Kenny Rogers will have to wait until a possible Game 7 of the AL championship series to build on his success in Oakland.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland decided not to use the left-hander in Game 2 at the Coliseum, holding him back until the series shifts to Detroit for Game 3 on Friday.
Rogers has dominated […]
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Rogers held back until Game 3 despite success in Oakland (AP)
Kenny Rogers will have to wait until a possible Game 7 of the AL championship series to build on his success in Oakland. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland decided not to use the left-hander in Game 2 at the Coliseum, holding him back until the series shifts to Detroit for Game 3 on Friday. Rogers […]
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Man of the ‘House: Kenny Rogers
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Cubs interview Girardi
Joe Girardi, considered a leading candidate for the Chicago Cubs’ managing job, interviewed for the position on Monday.
The Florida Marlins fired Girardi last week. He guided them to a 78-84 record and kept them in contention for a playoff spot until late September despite having the majors’ youngest team and lowest payroll.
“Joe and I spent […]
Posted: October 9th, 2006.
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Cubs interview Girardi (AP)
Joe Girardi, considered a leading candidate for the Chicago Cubs’ managing job, interviewed for the position on Monday. The Florida Marlins fired Girardi last week. He guided them to a 78-84 record and kept them in contention for a playoff spot until late September despite having the majors’ youngest team and lowest payroll.
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Posted: October 9th, 2006.
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How the Tigers and Athletics match up (AP)
A position-by-position look at the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics going into the American League championship series, starting Tuesday night at the Oakland Coliseum: First Base Tigers Sean Casey. Acquired during the season from Cincinnati, Casey is not a prototypical first baseman or No. 3 hitter.
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Posted: October 9th, 2006.
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Piniella hasn’t spoken to Steinbrenner about possible return to Yankees
Lou Piniella hasn’t heard from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and he doesn’t have much to say about a possible return to the Bronx.
“We’ve always been friendly,” Piniella said Monday at a workout before the AL championship series, which he will broadcast for Fox. “No, we haven’t talked at all about that. In fact I haven’t […]
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Piniella hasn’t spoken to Steinbrenner about possible return to Yankees (AP)
Lou Piniella hasn’t heard from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and he doesn’t have much to say about a possible return to the Bronx. “We’ve always been friendly,” Piniella said Monday at a workout before the AL championship series, which he will broadcast for Fox. “No, we haven’t talked at all about that.
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