Archive for November 30th, 2006
Francis, Rockies finalize $13.25 million, 4-year deal (AP)
Jeff Francis was happy the Colorado Rockies gave him a long-term deal that covers his salary arbitration years. “I think at this point in my career, it’s a huge thing and an exciting thing for them to come to me when they don’t have to,” Francis said Thursday after he and the Rockies finalized a […]
Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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Mulder meets with Diamondbacks (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks met with free-agent pitcher Mark Mulder and could be interested in signing the left-hander. Arizona is one of several teams thought to be pursuing Mulder, who is coming off shoulder surgery that ended his season with the St. Louis Cardinals in September. Mulder, who lives in the Phoenix area, was 6-7 with […]
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Zito, Boras visit Rangers (AP)
Barry Zito met Thursday with the Texas Rangers, the team that failed to sign the ace left-hander after drafting him in 1998. Zito and his agent, Scott Boras, visited with Rangers general manager Jon Daniels. A year after the Rangers drafted Zito in the third round, Oakland made him a first-round pick in 1999 out […]
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Eaton finalizes $24.5 million, 3-year deal with Phillies (AP)
Pitcher Adam Eaton and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $24.5 million, three-year contract on Thursday. A first-round pick by the Phillies in 1996, Eaton is 54-45 with a 4.40 ERA in seven major league seasons. He has been on the disabled list six times in his career, but the Phillies are banking on the right-hander […]
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Soriano eager to get going with Cubs (AP)
Alfonso Soriano grew up in the Dominican Republic hoping to be a professional baseball player, maybe even a major leaguer someday. At 31, with the fifth-largest contract in the history of the game, he’s gone “a little bit farther” than he imagined. Soriano was introduced at Wrigley Field on Thursday as the newest member of […]
Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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Francis, Rockies finalize $13 million, 4-year deal (AP)
Jeff Francis was happy the Colorado Rockies gave him a long-term deal that covers his salary arbitration years. “I think at this point in my career, it’s a huge thing and an exciting thing for them to come to me when they don’t have to,” Francis said Thursday after the team finalized a $13 million, […]
Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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Red Sox agree to contract with Japanese pitcher - no, not that one; Drew deal in finals stages
The Red Sox agreed to a contract with a Japanese pitcher - no, not that one.
In the midst of negotiations with potential ace Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Red Sox agreed Thursday to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima, a deal that includes a $1.75 million team option for 2009.
The Red Sox also […]
Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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Red Sox agree to contract with Japanese pitcher — no, not that one; Drew deal in finals stages (AP)
The Red Sox agreed to a contract with a Japanese pitcher — no, not that one. In the midst of negotiations with potential ace Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Red Sox agreed Thursday to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima, a deal that includes a $1.75 million team option for 2009.
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Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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Red Sox agree to deal with Japanese pitcher
The Red Sox agreed to a contract with a Japanese pitcher - no, not that one.
In the midst of negotiations with potential ace Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Red Sox agreed Thursday to a two-year contract with left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima worth about $2.5 million.
The 30-year-old Okajima was 2-2 with a career-low 2.14 ERA and four saves […]
Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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Listach to manage Smokies (AP)
Former major league shortstop Pat Listach was hired Thursday to manage the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, a Chicago Cubs’ farm team. Listach moves to the Smokies after serving as manager for the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx last season, his first year as a minor league manager. The Jaxx went75-65. Listach was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers […]
Posted: November 30th, 2006.
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