Archive for November 13th, 2006
Latest notes from the GM meetings
Ken Rosenthal has all the latest news and rumors from the GM meetings, including rumors that teams are calling the Yankees about Carl Pavano.
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Ryan selected executive of the year (AP)
Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan was selected Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by The Sporting News on Monday night, winning the honor for the second time. Ryan, who won the award in 2002, received 15 votes in balloting by 60 major league officials, two from each team. The Twins won the AL […]
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Red Sox should be smart with their money
While the Red Sox seem deadly serious about landing Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzka, Ken Rosenthal says the hefty price tag that will be required to strike such a deal might not be the best thing for the franchise.
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A’s eliminate Hillman from consideration for manager’s job (AP)
The Oakland Athletics narrowed their list of managerial candidates to three Monday, eliminating Trey Hillman from consideration. The team said that because Hillman had a contractual obligation to give notice to his club in Japan either way, Oakland informed him earlier in the day of its decision to move forward in the process without him.
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Before baseball, a little bowling for GMs (AP)
Before knocking down trade rumors, baseball general managers toppled some bowling pins. GMs began their annual meetings Monday with an afternoon at the lanes, putting on colored shirts for some kegling. “I bowled a 122,” Philadelphia’s Pat Gillick said. “Probably in the upper third, I would think.” Mets GM Omar Minaya thought San Diego’s Kevin […]
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Girardi returning to broadcast booth with Yankees (AP)
Joe Girardi’s next move is back into the broadcast booth with the New York Yankees — rather than seeking another managing job. Fired by the Florida Marlins after one season as their manager, Girardi will rejoin the Yankees’ broadcast team on the club’s YES Network, apparently content not to be in a major league dugout […]
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Hot stove notes from the GM meetings
With Aramis Ramirez back in the fold, the Cubs are looking for more pitching help. Ken Rosenthal looks at this, possible pitching trades by the White Sox, Nomar Garciaparra’s next stop and more in his notes from the GM meetings.
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Posted: November 13th, 2006.
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Valentin decides to stay with Mets (AP)
Second baseman Jose Valentin decided to stay with the New York Mets, reaching a preliminary agreement Monday on a one-year contract worth about $3 million. Valentin was scheduled to have a physical Tuesday in New York, agent David Elston said. The deal, which would be finalized if Valentin passes the physical, includes an option for […]
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Rockies, Matsui agree on $1.5 million, 1-year deal (AP)
Kaz Matsui, trying to resurrect his career in Colorado after floundering in New York, agreed Monday to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Rockies. The speedy 31-year-old Japanese infielder hit .267 with 3 homers and 26 RBIs in 70 games for the Rockies and Mets combined last season. With the Rockies, he hit .345 […]
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Devil Rays release Tyler Walker
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays released reliever Tyler Walker on Monday.
The right-hander, acquired from San Francisco in a trade in April, missed much of the 2006 season after straining his right elbow in June and undergoing Tommy John surgery. He appeared in 20 games with Tampa Bay, going 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA and 10 […]
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