Archive for January 31st, 2007
Pitching change (Yahoo! Sports)
Rusty Begnaud once had big-league pitching dreams, but a freak accident has left him struggling just to regain normalcy.
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After trade talks fall through, Helton wants to move on (AP)
Todd Helton has put the trade talk behind him and is focused on the upcoming season, when he hopes to help the Colorado Rockies end their six-year stretch of losing records. The Rockies broke off talks with Boston this week after the Red Sox balked at including any highly regarded prospects in a potential deal […]
Posted: January 31st, 2007.
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Clemens: `I’m failing at retirement’ (AP)
Roger Clemens talked about his plight and laughed. “I’m failing at retirement,” he said. “Let’s just face it. I’m failing miserably at it.” The 44-year-old right-hander, unsure whether to retire or return for a 24th major league season, was the keynote speaker for the St. John’s winter baseball banquet on Wednesday night.
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Posted: January 31st, 2007.
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Rangers new manager excited to be on field, despite sleet (AP)
Texas Rangers rookie manager Ron Washington didn’t seem to notice the sleet pelting him as he knelt on one knee with a fungo bat in hand and worked on fielding drills with shorts-wearing third baseman Hank Blalock. Nearly three months after being named Rangers manager, Washington was on the field Wednesday finally doing the part […]
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Cubs agree to one-year deal with RHP Prior (PA SportsTicker)
Mark Prior will wear a Chicago Cubs uniform for at least one more season.
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Posted: January 31st, 2007.
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Brewers sign RHP Capellan, 4 others (AP)
The Milwaukee Brewers signed right-hander Jose Capellan to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Capellan was 4-2 with a 4.40 ERA in 61 appearances with the Brewers last season. Milwaukee also signed outfielder Drew Anderson, second baseman Hernan Iribarren, right-hander Mike Jones and left-hander Manny Parra.
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Cubs, Prior reach $3,575,000, 1-year agreement (AP)
Right-hander Mark Prior and the Chicago Cubs agreed on a one-year deal Wednesday and avoided salary arbitration. Prior will get $3,575,000 and would earn an additional $150,000 each for making 27 and 30 starts. Once considered a Cubs’ ace of the future, Prior has won just 18 games the past three seasons while battling injuries.
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Padres pull cord on Linebrink deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Rowand will run through walls for you, but he rarely walks.
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Posted: January 31st, 2007.
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Weaver signs with Seattle
Hear from recently signed Mariners pitcher Jeff Weaver. Seattle expects St. Louis’ postseason hero to retain the form he demonstrated in the 2006 postseason.
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Posted: January 31st, 2007.
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