Archive for November 28th, 2006
Free Agency Watch: Kevin Millar
The Orioles have been among the most active teams in what is still a young off-season. Their latest move has Kevin Millar returning to Baltimore.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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What are the Orioles thinking?
Why did the Orioles just sink a ton of money into a middling crew of relievers? Ken Rosenthal talks about this and more in his latest notebook.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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Yankees win rights to Igawa for $26,000,194 (AP)
The New York Yankees got a chance to sign a Japanese pitcher on their second try this offseason, winning the rights Tuesday to Kei Igawa after losing out to the Boston Red Sox two weeks ago for Daisuke Matsuzaka. New York’s offer of $26,000,194 — the last three digits matching his strikeout total this year […]
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Brewers talking to Counsell about potential return (AP)
The Brewers are in discussions with utility infielder Craig Counsell about a potential return to Milwaukee, general manager Doug Melvin said Tuesday night. “Nothing’s official yet,” Melvin said. “We’re just continuing to negotiate.” Counsell, who attended high school in Whitefish Bay, played for the Brewers in 2004.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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Orioles reach preliminary agreements with Bradford and Williamson, close in on Millar, Bako (AP)
Adding another pair of relievers, the Baltimore Orioles reached preliminary agreements with Chad Bradford and Scott Williamson on Tuesday and also neared a deal to re-sign first baseman Kevin Millar and add backup catcher Paul Bako. Bradford will get a $10.5 million, three-year contract and Williamson will get $900,000 for one year.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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Yankees win rights to Igawa for about $26 million (AP)
The New York Yankees won the bidding for Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa when the Hanshin Tigers accepted their offer of just more than $26 million on Tuesday. Igawa, a 27-year-old left-hander, could compete for a spot in New York’s rotation next season behind Chien-Ming Wang, Mike Mussina and Randy Johnson.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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Matsuzaka bid will stand
The Boston Red Sox cannot reduce their $51.1 million bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka in order to sign him, even if his Japanese team agrees to take less, baseball officials said Tuesday.
“There are no side deals in the situation,” said Jimmie Lee Solomon, executive vice president of baseball operations in the commissioner’s office. “Everybody’s been assured […]
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Matsuzaka bid will stand (AP)
The Boston Red Sox cannot reduce their $51.1 million bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka in order to sign him, even if his Japanese team agrees to take less, baseball officials said Tuesday. “There are no side deals in the situation,” said Jimmie Lee Solomon, executive vice president of baseball operations in the commissioner’s office.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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Yankees win bid for Japanese LHP Igawa (SportsTicker)
BRONX, New York (Ticker) - The New York Yankees didn’t get the Japanese pitcher they coveted, so they settled for the next best option.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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Free Agency Watch: Scott Williamson
The Orioles have moved fast to acquire RHP Scott Williamson, who still shows flashes of his considerable ceiling. They have also acquired Paul Bako, who will compete for the backup catcher position.
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Posted: November 28th, 2006.
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