Archive for November 22nd, 2006
Juan Pierre and Dodgers finalize $44 million deal (AP)
With power in short supply on the free agency front, the Los Angeles Dodgers went for speed. Juan Pierre and the Dodgers finalized a $44 million, five-year contract Wednesday, giving the club another dangerous threat at the top of the lineup to go with Rafael Furcal. “Juan’s ability to hit combined with his speed make […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Market watch: Best, worst free agents
When it comes to free agents, you have to be Barry careful. Dayn Perry lists Bonds and Zito among his most overrated players on the market. Don’t worry, he’s got the hidden gems, too.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Devil Rays release Danny Waechter
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays released right-hander Doug Waechter on Wednesday.
Waechter, who had surgery on his pitching shoulder last month, split the 2005 season between the Devil Rays and Triple-A Durham. He went 1-4 with a 6.62 ERA in 11 games for Tampa Bay before being optioned to Durham, where he was 1-12 with an […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Devil Rays release Danny Waechter (AP)
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays released right-hander Doug Waechter on Wednesday. Waechter, who had surgery on his pitching shoulder last month, split the 2005 season between the Devil Rays and Triple-A Durham. He went 1-4 with a 6.62 ERA in 11 games for Tampa Bay before being optioned to Durham, where he was 1-12 with […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Juan Pierre and Dodgers finalize deal (AP)
Center fielder Juan Pierre and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a five-year contract worth about $45 million on Wednesday, giving the team additional speed at the top of the lineup. “Juan’s ability to hit combined with his speed make him a perfect catalyst for our lineup,” Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said in a statement.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Dodgers sign OF Pierre to five-year contract (SportsTicker)
LOS ANGELES (Ticker) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have locked up their center fielder for the foreseeable future with the signing of Juan Pierre.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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PERRY: Best, worst free agents
When it comes to free agents, you have to be Barry careful. Dayn Perry lists Bonds and Zito among his most overrated players on the market. Don’t worry, he’s got the hidden gems, too.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Angels sign free agent OF Matthews, Jr. (SportsTicker)
ANAHEIM, California (Ticker) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have landed the impact player they coveted.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Orioles seek bullpen help (Yahoo! Sports)
The Baltimore Orioles continue to search for bullpen help, with one possibility being a former Oriole, Joe…
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Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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Angels agree to terms with Gary Matthews Jr. (AP)
Gary Matthews Jr. reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $50 million, five-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels following a career year with the Texas Rangers. “It came down to the Angels and the Giants,” Scott Leventhal, Matthews’ agent, told The Associated Press. “The deciding factors were that he was so familiar with the […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2006.
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