Archive for November 17th, 2007
A’s pull out of running for Bonds
After the indictment, sources say Oakland’s no longer interested in Barry Bonds, increasing the odds he’s done, Ken Rosenthal says.
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Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Rivera to accept Yanks’ 3-year deal
Despite not getting the fourth year he desired, closer Mariano Rivera is expected to stay a Yankee.
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Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Warren Buffet reportedly counseled A-Rod (PA SportsTicker)
Alex Rodriguez continued to make news on Saturday.
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Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Hot Stove Daily: Houston Astros (Yahoo! Sports)
New front-office regime inherited roster problems and might have already created another.
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Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Mets end negotiations with free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba (AP)
The New York Mets have broken off negotiations with free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba. “We did not reach an agreement with Yorvit Torrealba. We are not in current ongoing negotiations with Yorvit Torrealba or his representatives,” Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Saturday night. The Mets and Torrealba were close to a $14.4 million, three-year deal, but […]
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Red Sox rookie star Jacoby Ellsbury gets hometown hero’s welcome
Boston Red Sox rookie Jacoby Ellsbury came home to a hero’s welcome Saturday after a meteoric six-month rise from Double-A prospect to World Series standout.
“I need a basketball,” the 24-year-old Ellsbury said before wading into the roaring crowd that filled the gym of Madras High School, where the newly minted big-league star lettered in basketball, […]
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Report: Mets talks break down with C Torrealba (PA SportsTicker)
Yorvit Torrealba may not be joining the New York Mets after all.
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Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Rays say stadium will bring $1 billion to city
A new waterfront stadium and redeveloped Tropicana Field could bring $1 billion in investment to St. Petersburg’s economy, according to the Tampa Bay Rays.
The city released a 600-page document on Friday outlining the team’s plans for the proposed $450 million ballpark and the redevelopment of the Rays’ current home.
The plan would create 2,500 permanent jobs […]
Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Rays say new stadium will bring $1 billion to city
A new waterfront stadium and redeveloped Tropicana Field could bring $1 billion in investment to St. Petersburg’s economy, according to the Tampa Bay Rays.
The city released a 600-page document on Friday outlining the team’s plans for the proposed $450 million ballpark and the redevelopment of the Rays’ current home.
The plan would create 2,500 permanent jobs […]
Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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Bonds, A-Rod, Jeter — all in an offseason week (AP)
Barry Bonds dominated front pages around the country. Alex Rodriguez was splashed across the New York tabloids, as usual, and even made page one of The Wall Street Journal. Derek Jeter’s tax troubles could barely merit a few precious inches on the back pages. Oh, and there were Cy Young Award winners, Rookies of the […]
Posted: November 17th, 2007.
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