Archive for October 29th, 2007
Rosenthal on Girardi, A-Rod
FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal discusses the Yankees’ choice of Joe Girardi as the team’s next manager and Alex Rodriguez’s decision to opt out of his contract.
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Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Bush calls to congratulate Red Sox
President George W. Bush telephoned Red Sox president Larry Lucchino on Monday to congratulate the team on winning their second World Series title in four years.
Bush congratulated the team just before players, co-owners and other officials left Denver. He praised the contribution of Texans Josh Beckett and Mike Timlin, Red Sox spokesman John Blake said.
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Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Home run king looking for work: Bonds files for free agency (AP)
The home run king is looking for a job. Barry Bonds filed for free agency Monday on the first possible day after the World Series ended with Boston’s sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night. That means the slugger’s tenure with San Francisco is now over. Giants owner Peter Magowan told him last month […]
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Offseason intrigue looms (Yahoo! Sports)
The months ahead are sure to be filled with enough drama to last until next baseball season.
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Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Young Rockies believe this was just the start of something big (AP)
Not Done. The message that LaTroy Hawkins scribbled on the grease board in the Colorado clubhouse after the Rockies roared into the playoffs was wiped clean Monday as the Rockies packed their belongings and scattered for a shorter offseason than they ever could have imagined. It might be gone, but it remains their mantra.
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Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Joe Girardi offered job as Joe Torre’s replacement with New York Yankees (AP)
The New York Yankees picked experience over popularity, offering the manager’s job to Joe Girardi at the risk of watching Don Mattingly walk away from the franchise. Beloved as team captain, Donnie Baseball was the early favorite to replace Joe Torre and openly coveted the spot. After finding out Monday he didn’t get it, Mattingly […]
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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After MLB criticizes A-Rod and his agent over timing of announcement, Boras apologizes (AP)
Major League Baseball had this message for Alex Rodriguez and agent Scott Boras: Shame on you. Boras announced during Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night that A-Rod was opting out of the final three seasons of his contract with the New York Yankees. The timing left baseball officials livid, and Boras apologized […]
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Angels outright Murphy, Gwyn off 40-man roster (AP)
The Los Angeles Angels outrighted outfielder Tommy Murphy and right-hander Marc Gwyn off their 40-man roster, making them minor league free agents. The Angels also said outfielder Nick Gorneault was claimed off outright waivers by the Texas Rangers. The 28-year-old Murphy split last season between the Angels and Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Joe Girardi may be next New York Yankees skipper (AP)
The New York Yankees picked experience over popularity, offering the manager’s job to Joe Girardi at the risk of watching Don Mattingly walk away from the franchise. Beloved as team captain, Donnie Baseball was the early favorite to replace Joe Torre and openly coveted the spot. After finding out Monday he didn’t get it, Mattingly […]
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Sweep draws second-lowest ratings ever for World Series
Boston’s sweep of the Colorado Rockies drew better ratings than last season’s World Series but fell short of previous years.
The four games averaged a 10.6 rating, the second-lowest ever, ahead of only the 10.1 in 2006 for the St. Louis Cardinals’ five-game win over the Detroit Tigers.
Game 4 on Sunday night attracted a 12.6 rating, […]
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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