Archive for December 12th, 2006
Cardinals still need several more starters
They signed their ace, Chris Carpenter, to a long-term contract, but the St. Louis Cardinals are having trouble assembling a rotation behind him. Right now they have Kip Wells, Anthony Reyes and … ? Dayn Perry examines the dwindling options for the defending champs.
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Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Red Sox and Matsuzaka appear to be apart
Red Sox officials left agent Scott Boras’ office Tuesday night apparently still apart with Daisuke Matsuzaka with time running out for a deal.
With the clock ticking toward a midnight EST Thursday deadline for Matsuzaka to reach an agreement, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner, president Larry Lucchino and general manager Theo Epstein were at Boras’ office […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Red Sox and Matsuzaka appear to be apart as deadline nears
Red Sox officials left agent Scott Boras’ office Tuesday night apparently still apart with Daisuke Matsuzaka with time running out for a deal.
With the clock ticking toward a midnight EST Thursday deadline for Matsuzaka to reach an agreement, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner, president Larry Lucchino and general manager Theo Epstein were at Boras’ office […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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RC Interview with Deric Ladnier
RC’s Kevin Agee on Tuesday conducted an in-depth interview with Royals Scouting Director Deric Ladnier. They covered a wide range of topics in their discussion, such as the changes that have been made to the scouting department since Dayton Moore took over as GM, as well as the outlook on recent Royals additions such […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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No Seattle tender offer; Pineiro now a free agent (AP)
Right-hander Joel Pineiro became a free agent Tuesday when the Seattle Mariners declined to offer him a contract for next year. The 28-year-old Pineiro finished 8-13 with a 6.36 ERA last season. He started the year in the rotation, but was later moved to the bullpen. He made 25 starts and appeared in a career-high […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Cruz gets $650,000 deal from Padres (AP)
The San Diego Padres agreed to a $650,000, one-year contract with outfielder Jose Cruz, Jr. on Tuesday. Cruz played in 86 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006, playing all three outfield positions. He hit .233 with five home runs and 17 RBIs before he was designated for assignment on Aug. 1. Also Tuesday, […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Miles agrees to $1 million contract with Cardinals (AP)
The St. Louis Cardinals and infielder Aaron Miles avoided arbitration on Tuesday, agreeing to a $1 million, one-year contract ahead of the deadline for teams to offer deals to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters. The 29-year-old hit .263 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 135 games for the World Series champions, starting […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Matsuzaka talks near deadline; Jennings deal to Astros; Gagne agrees with Rangers (AP)
As Boston officials tried to work out a contract with Daisuke Matsuzaka before Thursday’s deadline, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers found pitching help of their own. Five days after a potential trade with the White Sox came apart, Houston acquired Jason Jennings and pitcher Miguel Asencio from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday for outfielder […]
Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Rangers sign OF Lofton to one-year deal (SportsTicker)
Kenny Lofton’s tour of the major leagues has continued.
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Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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Padres sign OF Jose Cruz Jr. (SportsTicker)
The San Diego Padres on Tuesday agreed to terms with outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. on a one-year contract.
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Posted: December 12th, 2006.
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