Archive for January 24th, 2007
Randolph agrees to new $5.65 million, 3-year deal (AP)
The New York Mets and manager Willie Randolph agreed in principle Wednesday to a new $5.65 million, three-year contract that runs through 2009. The deal is scheduled to be announced Thursday, a baseball executive familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to confirm the deal.
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Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Randolph agrees to new 3-year deal (AP)
The New York Mets and manager Willie Randolph agreed in principle Wednesday to a new three-year contract that runs through 2009. The deal is scheduled to be announced Thursday, a baseball executive familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to confirm the deal.
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Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Contract issue hangs over Mariners, Suzuki (AP)
Ichiro Suzuki’s future has become the most important issue for the issue-overloaded Seattle Mariners. And it may be around a while. The six-time All-Star will make $11 million in the final season of a $44 million, four-year deal. A six-time Gold Glove outfielder, Suzuki is eligible to become a free agent after the World Series.
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Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Sleepers & flops: Catcher
The Angels’ Mike Napoli is progressing entering his second season and is one of Roger Rotter’s sleepers at catcher.
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Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Escobar, Nationals agree to $530,000 for 1 year (AP)
Outfielder Alex Escobar and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $530,000, one-year contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. Escobar, expected to compete in spring training for a spot as the team’s third or fourth outfielder, had asked for $590,000, while the Nationals offered $500,000. The $90,000 gap was the smallest among the 56 players who swapped proposed […]
Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Weaver could end up in Pittsburgh
The Cardinals remain the favorite to hang on to playoff standout Jeff Weaver, but the Pirates have worked their way into the mix. Ken Rosenthal looks at Weaver’s suitors as well as why the Cubs should think twice about playing Alfonso Soriano in center field.
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Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Floyd agrees to $3 million, 1-year contract with Cubs (AP)
Cliff Floyd is coming home and hoping to be injury free after agreeing Wednesday to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. Floyd, a Chicago native, could split time in left field with Matt Murton and also give the Cubs a left-handed bat off the bench. “It gives us a a lot depth. […]
Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Cubs, Floyd agreed to $3 million, 1-year contract (AP)
Free agent outfielder Cliff Floyd agreed Wednesday to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs after spending four seasons with the New York Mets. Floyd can make an additional $4.5 million this year in bonuses based on plate appearances and time on the active 25-man roster. The deal includes a mutual option for […]
Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Murcer hopes to return to work for YES (AP)
Bobby Murcer hopes to return to the New York Yankees’ YES Network broadcast booth this season. Murcer, recovering from surgery on Dec. 28 to remove a malignant brain tumor, became a Yankees broadcaster after his retirement from playing in 1983. “I’ve been wanting to jump in here and let you all know how much your […]
Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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Cubs, Floyd reach agreement (AP)
Free agent outfielder and first baseman Cliff Floyd agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs after spending four seasons with the New York Mets. The deal includes a mutual option for 2008. Floyd, a Chicago native, was limited to 332 at-bats last year because of an injured Achilles’ tendon and will likely […]
Posted: January 24th, 2007.
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