Archive for November 3rd, 2006
Bonds, Giants have begun discussions about contract (AP)
Barry Bonds and the Giants have begun talks about a new contract that would keep the slugger in San Francisco for 2007. “I have had preliminary discussions with the Giants and I believe those discussions will continue,” Bonds’ agent, Jeff Borris, told The Associated Press on Friday night. The 42-year-old Bonds filed for free agency […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Dominican Instructs - Ramirez Opening Eyes
Playing another split-squad game, the Yankees fell to the Dodgers 6-5 on the road on Friday, despite taking an early 5-0 lead in the first inning. Even though the Yankees had some fireworks early, scrappy outfielder Alvaro Ramirez was the standout performer on Friday. Also, one of the pitchers was sent home.
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Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Dodgers decline $12 million option on Gagne (AP)
Eric Gagne’s $12 million option was declined Friday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the former NL Cy Young Award winner a free agent. The Dodgers will pay $1 million to buy out the final year of Gagne’s contract, but could attempt to re-sign him at a lower guaranteed salary. Gagne had filed provisionally for […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Rangers set second interview with Washington (AP)
Oakland Athletics third-base coach Ron Washington is scheduled to have a second interview Sunday with the Texas Rangers, who are expected to hire their new manager next week. Washington is among five candidates who have been interviewed in the search to replace manager Buck Showalter, who was fired after an 80-82 season.
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Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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White Sox and Terrero agree to one-year deal
Free agent outfielder Luis Terrero and the White Sox agreed Friday to a one-year contract.
Terrero would make $410,000 if he plays in the major leagues next season and $78,000 if he is assigned to the minors.
The 26-year batted .200 (8-for-40) with a home run and six RBIs in 27 appearances with the Baltimore Orioles last […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Pujols, Beltran win first career Gold Glove awards (SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Albert Pujols already has a World Series ring and an MVP award. He now has a Gold Glove to add to his collection.
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Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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White Sox and Terrero agree to one-year deal (AP)
Free agent outfielder Luis Terrero and the White Sox agreed Friday to a one-year contract. Terrero would make $410,000 if he plays in the major leagues next season and $78,000 if he is assigned to the minors. The 26-year batted .200 (8-for-40) with a home run and six RBIs in 27 appearances with the Baltimore […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Cordero: Texas `made stupid changes’ (AP)
Francisco Cordero criticized the Texas Rangers for trading him, saying he was grateful to have ended up with the Milwaukee Brewers. Cordero was 7-4 with a 4.81 ERA and six saves with the Rangers, who dealt him to the Brewers on July 28 along with outfielders Kevin Mench and Laynce Nix, and minor league left-hander […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Jacoby becomes Reds’ hitting coach (AP)
Former big league third baseman Brook Jacoby was hired Friday as hitting coach of the Cincinnati Reds. The 46-year-old returns to Reds following a four-season stint with Texas. He was hitting coach for the Rangers’ Arizona Rookie League club and then became their minor league coordinator. Jacoby worked in the Reds minor league system from […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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Martinez says retirement possible if shoulder doesn’t regain full strength (AP)
Pedro Martinez says that if his right shoulder doesn’t return to full strength, he would consider retiring. Martinez missed the latter part of the season for the New York Mets with a calf injury and had surgery Oct. 5 to repair a torn rotator cuff. He isn’t expected to resume throwing off a mound until […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2006.
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