Archive for December 27th, 2006
Rangers want decision from Zito by end of week (AP)
The Texas Rangers want Barry Zito to decide by the end of this week if he’s going to accept their contract offer. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels confirmed the reported deadline in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Wednesday night. Zito and his agent, Scott Boras, met with owner Tom Hicks, Daniels and other […]
Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Scouting Jays Prospect #39: Mike MacDonald
Michael MacDonald was a pleasant surprise this year for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He made every in 2006, and was just as dependable as an ace pitcher. After starting the season on a strong note, he reached a tough stretch in July, but MacDonald proved he can adjust and overcome the odds.
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Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Jon Knott Q&A
Inside The Warehouse sits down with the Orioles’ latest acquisition- 1B/OF Jon Knott.
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Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Jon Knott Q&A
Inside The Warehouse sits down with the Orioles’ latest acquisition- 1B/OF Jon Knott.
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Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Chris Brown, former All-Star third baseman, dies after house fire (AP)
Chris Brown, an All-Star third baseman who played six seasons in the majors in the 1980s, died Tuesday, nearly a month after he was burned in a fire at his home outside Houston. He was 45. Brown died at Memorial Hermann Hospital. An autopsy has been performed but the cause of death is still pending, […]
Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Igawa, Yankees complete $20 million, 5-year deal (AP)
Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa and the New York Yankees completed their $20 million, five-year contract on Wednesday, a deal that was in the works for weeks. The Yankees had until Thursday to finalize an agreement with Igawa after bidding $26,000,194 last month for the right to negotiate with him. The left-hander went 14-9 with a […]
Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Yankees sign Japanese LHP Igawa to five-year contract (SportsTicker)
Less than two weeks after the Boston Red Sox brought in Daisuke Matsuzaka, the New York Yankees unveiled their own Japanese import.
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Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Sizing up the Unit market (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Yankees want to get younger, cheaper and deeper, which has prompted the club to explore trading…
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Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Angels OF Rivera undergoes surgery for broken leg (SportsTicker)
ANAHEIM, California (Ticker) - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Juan Rivera on Wednesday underwent surgery to repair a broken left leg.
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Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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Chris Brown, infielder in the ’80s, dies after house fire (AP)
Chris Brown, a third baseman who played six seasons in the majors in the 1980s, died Tuesday, nearly a month after he was burned in a fire at his home outside Houston. He was 45. He died at Memorial Hermann Hospital. An autopsy has been performed but the cause of death is still pending, said […]
Posted: December 27th, 2006.
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