Archive for December 29th, 2006
Signing doesn’t make sense for Zito, Giants
Dayn Perry has learned a few things from the seven-year, $126 million contract Barry Zito signed with San Francisco. He learned Zito doesn’t care about playing for a contender — like he said he did — and the Giants don’t care about being a contender.
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Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Zito: Staying in the Bay Area with Giants was in his gut (AP)
True to form, Barry Zito had a little fun when quizzed about how he might alter his style now that he has the richest contract for a pitcher in baseball history. “I’m just thinking of canning the curveball. Other than that, nothing major,” Zito joked Friday, when his $126 million, seven-year contract with the San […]
Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Giants sign LHP Zito to seven-year deal (SportsTicker)
Barry Zito is staying on the West Coast.
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Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Brewers and Suppan finalize $42 million, 4-year deal (AP)
NL championship series MVP Jeff Suppan and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized their $42 million, four-year contract on Friday after the pitcher passed a physical. The Brewers announced the deal on Christmas Eve, but it was contingent on the physical. Suppan’s contract includes a team option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout.
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Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Marlins and Aaron Boone agree to $925,000, 1-year deal (AP)
The Florida Marlins and infielder Aaron Boone agreed to a $925,000, one-year contract on Friday, a move that gives one of baseball’s youngest clubhouses another veteran and additional depth. Boone, who turns 34 next March, hit .251 with seven home runs and 45 RBIs in 104 games at third base last season for Cleveland In […]
Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Marlins sign 3B Aaron Boone to one-year contract (SportsTicker)
The Florida Marlins added veteran depth to their infield Friday, signing third baseman Aaron Boone to a one-year contract.
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Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Yankees broadcaster Murcer watches Independence Bowl after brain surgery (AP)
Former New York Yankees player Bobby Murcer watched the Independence Bowl from his Houston hospital bed after surgery to remove a brain tumor. Murcer, now a Yankees broadcaster, was alert and joking with staff and family members on Friday, a day after surgery at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, according to his […]
Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Brewers sign RHP Suppan to four-year deal (SportsTicker)
MILWAUKEE (Ticker) - One day after the San Francisco Giants reeled in Barry Zito, the Milwaukee Brewers officially unveiled their free-agent pitching prize.
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Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Brewers sign Suppan to $42 million, 4-year deal (AP)
NL championship series MVP Jeff Suppan signed his $42 million, four-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday after he passed a physical. The Brewers announced the deal on Christmas Eve, but it was contingent on the physical. Suppan’s contract includes a team option for 2011 with a $2 million buyout.
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Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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Ramirez to miss rest of winter league season with sore shoulder (AP)
Hanley Ramirez, this year’s top rookie in the National League, will miss the rest of the Dominican winter league season because of a left shoulder strain, but the Florida Marlins shortstop is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Ramirez was examined Friday by Marlins physician Dr. Dan Kanell and put on […]
Posted: December 29th, 2006.
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