Archive for October 28th, 2006
Bonds files for free agency, ready to test the market (AP)
Barry Bonds is up for bids and on the open market. The slugger filed for free agency Saturday, an expected move as he prepares to test the waters and determine what teams might have interest — and whether San Francisco will step up to try to keep him in a Giants uniform as he attempts […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Q&A with Nardi Contreras - Part IV
Nardi Contreras, the Yankees Minor League Pitching Coordinator, sits down with PinstripesPlus.com for a Q&A session. In Part Four of our six-part series, Nardi talks about how pleased he was with Alan Horne, what differences he saw in Jason Jones, if Phil Coke had a good year because he was able to stay healthy, […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Cubs OF Jones completes MLB roster for “All-Star Series 2006″ (SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Chicago Cubs outfielder Jacque Jones on Saturday was named as the final member of Major League Baseball’s roster for the “Japan All-Star Series 2006,” a new competition that will take place in November.
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Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Bonds among first to file for free agency (SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Barry Bonds may not be wearing a San Francisco Giants uniform if and when he finally catches Hank Aaron.
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Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Niekro remembered for humor, competitiveness (AP)
Quick with a joke or a smile, Joe Niekro was the life of the Houston Astros’ clubhouse for more than a decade. He also became their most successful pitcher, earning a franchise-record 144 victories in 11 seasons. Niekro died Friday in Florida from a brain aneurysm at age 61. Astros president Tal Smith, the general […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Tigers not disappointed with season
Brandon Inge struck out, put his head down and slowly walked away from the plate.
The Detroit Tigers in the dugout were frozen, stunned at the how their season ended.
The Tigers could do nothing but stare at the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night as they celebrated a championship that baseball’s losingest team since 1994 thought […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Tigers disappointed at World Series, not with season (AP)
Brandon Inge struck out, put his head down and slowly walked away from the plate. The Detroit Tigers in the dugout were frozen, stunned at the how their season ended. The Tigers could do nothing but stare at the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night as they celebrated a championship that baseball’s losingest team since […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Tigers disappointed at World Series, not with season
Brandon Inge struck out, put his head down and slowly walked away from the plate.
The Detroit Tigers in the dugout were frozen, stunned at the how their season ended.
The Tigers could do nothing but stare at the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night as they celebrated a championship that baseball’s losingest team since 1994 thought […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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Pitching decisions looming for improbable champions
The St. Louis Cardinals have tasted postseason success, and they likely will have to pay for it now.
St. Louis general manager Walt Jocketty’s biggest challenge this offseason will be keeping the World Series champions on top while facing budget constraints. Some of his biggest decisions will deal with his starting rotation, beginning with postseason standouts […]
Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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It was in the Cards (Yahoo! Sports)
ST. LOUIS – The Cardinals’ motley crew of retreads and castoffs give their loyal fans a night – and season – to remember.
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Posted: October 28th, 2006.
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