Archive for January 5th, 2007
Orioles Announce Spring Training Invitees
Inside The Warehouse takes a look at the non-roster invitees to the Orioles’ spring training. We have the details on all the players- from Acevedo to Yan.
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Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Unit to lead youth movement (Yahoo! Sports)
Buoyed by 43-year-old Randy Johnson, Arizona’s young and talented lineup might just compete for the NL West title.
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Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Did Unit land Yankees a steal? (Yahoo! Sports)
At least one National League scout thinks the New York Yankees got a gem in minor leaguer Ross Ohlendorf,…
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Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Athletics agree to terms with C Melhuse (SportsTicker)
The Oakland Athletics avoided arbitration with Adam Melhuse on Friday, agreeing to terms with the catcher on a one-year contract.
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Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Murcer back home in Oklahoma, doing well following brain surgery (AP)
Bobby Murcer is back home in Oklahoma and doing well after surgery last week to remove a brain tumor. The former New York Yankees star was released from a Houston hospital on Sunday evening and spent New Year’s Eve in the city with his family, the team said Friday in a statement. Doctors cleared him […]
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Rangers re-sign Hairston to minor league deal (AP)
The Texas Rangers and utilityman Jerry Hairston Jr. agreed to a minor league contract on Friday. Texas acquired the 30-year-old Hairston from the Chicago Cubs last season and he played both infield and outfield for the Rangers. He batted .205 with three doubles and six RBIs in 63 games with Texas. The Rangers obtained Hairston […]
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Melhuse agrees to 1-year deal with A’s (AP)
The Oakland Athletics and backup catcher Adam Melhuse agreed to an $815,000, one-year contract on Friday. The 34-year-old Melhuse, a switch-hitter, has had a limited role the past two seasons. He batted .219 with four home runs and 18 RBIs in 49 games for the AL West champions in 2006 and expressed frustration after the […]
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Yankees might not have room for Williams (AP)
It appears the New York Yankees might not have room for Bernie Williams anymore. The Yankees finalized their $1.5 million, one-year contract with Doug Mientkiewicz on Friday, and general manager Brian Cashman said he will be part of a platoon at first base with Andy Phillips or Josh Phelps. With Jason Giambi shifting to designated […]
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Alou returns to Giants as special assistant (AP)
Felipe Alou has worn a baseball uniform for more than a half-century, and he might pull one on again this spring in a new role. Alou formally rejoined the San Francisco Giants on Friday as a special assistant to general manager Brian Sabean, a move that was in the works since the team decided in […]
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Mets, Newhan agree to 1-year deal (AP)
The New York Mets and reserve outfielder David Newhan agreed to a one-year contract Friday. Newhan was limited to 39 games last season with the Baltimore Orioles after breaking his right leg while stealing second base on April 17 against the Los Angeles Angels. He batted .252 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 131 […]
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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