Archive for December 19th, 2006
Graves, Rockies close to agreement (AP)
The Colorado Rockies are close to an agreement with reliever Danny Graves on a minor league contract. The team said Tuesday night that it has had extensive conversations with the 33-year-old and would resume discussions in early January. “We’re looking at different bounce-back guys,” general manager Dan O’Dowd said.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Giles passes physical, completes deal with Padres (AP)
Second baseman Marcus Giles passed his physical on Tuesday, the last step in completing a deal with his hometown San Diego Padres. Giles is expected to be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday. He’ll play with his older brother, Brian, the Padres’ right fielder. The Giles brothers grew up in El Cajon, just east […]
Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Barajas close to deal with Phillies
Free-agent catcher Rod Barajas is leaning toward signing with the Phillies, but has not yet reached an agreement with the club, according to a source close to the negotiations.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Giants and Klesko agree to $1.75 million, 1-year deal (AP)
The San Francisco Giants and free agent first baseman Ryan Klesko agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract Tuesday, giving the club another option at first along with recently acquired Rich Aurilia. The Giants plucked another player formerly with the rival San Diego Padres, the two-time defending NL West champions.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Orioles Re-sign Chris Gomez
The Baltimore Orioles have made another move to improve their major league bench, re-signing utility infielder Chris Gomez. As one of the few Orioles who can hit left-handed pitchers, Gomez plays an important role on the team.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Strawberry: Jeter must embrace A-Rod (AP)
Darryl Strawberry thinks the Yankees’ clubhouse is beset by bad chemistry that can be cured only one way: Derek Jeter needs to “embrace” Alex Rodriguez. “They’ve got to come together,” Strawberry said Tuesday. “It’s time for them to mend their relationship and get back to, like, OK, let’s have some fun.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Strawberry: Jeter must embrace A-Rod (AP)
Darryl Strawberry thinks the Yankees’ clubhouse is beset by bad chemistry that can be cured only one way: Derek Jeter needs to “embrace” Alex Rodriguez. “They’ve got to come together,” Strawberry said Tuesday. “It’s time for them to mend their relationship and get back to, like, OK, let’s have some fun.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Rose backs McGwire, hopes exhibit helps with reinstatement (AP)
Pete Rose thinks Mark McGwire should be baseball’s Hall of Fame, and hasn’t given up hope that he’ll get there someday, too. Baseball’s banished hits king said Tuesday that McGwire, who is on the ballot for the first time, ought to be voted in despite his refusal to discuss steroids. Rose isn’t eligible for the […]
Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Cubs sign Marquis to three-year contract (SportsTicker)
CHICAGO (Ticker) - The Chicago Cubs continued their plunge into the free agent market Tuesday by signing righthander Jason Marquis to a three-year contract.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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Gagne finalizes $6 million deal with Rangers, who are looking for starters (AP)
Now that the Texas Rangers have Eric Gagne as their new closer, they can concentrate on trying to get another former Cy Young Award winner for their rotation. Texas finalized a $6 million, one-year contract Tuesday after an extensive physical for Gagne, one of the most dominant closers before injuries the past two seasons.
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Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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