Archive for January 2nd, 2008
Torre won’t pick sides between Clemens and McNamee (AP)
Joe Torre won’t pick sides between Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee, the former New York Yankees strength coach who accused the Rocket of using performance-enhancing drugs. “You’re not going to get me in that jackpot,” the former Yankees manager said Wednesday. “I’d rather just stay away from making any in-depth comment about the whole steroid-HGH […]
Posted: January 2nd, 2008.
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Rangers add Bradley to 40-man roster; Fukumori still not added (AP)
The Texas Rangers added Milton Bradley to their 40-man roster Wednesday, three weeks after the free agent passed a physical and the team announced a one-year deal. There was no need for a corresponding move since the Rangers had an open roster spot. Bradley got a base salary of $5.25 million and can earn an […]
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Orioles acquire Roberson from Phillies (Yahoo! Sports)
The Baltimore Orioles have added another candidate for center field, buying the contract of outfielder Chris…
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Orioles get OF Roberson from Phillies for cash
Outfielder Chris Roberson was purchased by the Baltimore Orioles from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old hit .286 (8-for-28) in two stints with the Phillies last year and batted .266 in 113 games for Triple-A Ottawa, playing primarily in center field. A ninth-round pick in the 2001 amateur draft, Roberson made his major league debut […]
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Orioles get OF Roberson from Phillies for cash (AP)
Outfielder Chris Roberson was purchased by the Baltimore Orioles from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The 28-year-old hit .286 (8-for-28) in two stints with the Phillies last year and batted .266 in 113 games for Triple-A Ottawa, playing primarily in center field. A ninth-round pick in the 2001 amateur draft, Roberson made his major league […]
Posted: January 2nd, 2008.
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Reed Johnson and Blue Jays agree at $3,275,000
Outfielder Reed Johnson and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract worth $3,275,000.
The 31-year-old hit .236 with two homers and 14 RBIs last season, which was cut short in April because of a herniated disk. Johnson is a .281 hitter with 42 homers and 234 RBIs in five seasons with the Blue […]
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Jays, Johnson agree to $3.275M deal
Outfielder Reed Johnson and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Wednesday to a one-year contract worth $3,275,000.
The 31-year-old hit .236 with two homers and 14 RBIs last season, which was cut short in April because of a herniated disk. Johnson is a .281 hitter with 42 homers and 234 RBIs in five seasons with the Blue […]
Posted: January 2nd, 2008.
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Orioles acquire OF Roberson (PA SportsTicker)
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday acquired outfielder Chris Roberson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.
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Leyritz’s license was suspended month before fatal crash (AP)
Former World Series star Jim Leyritz had a suspended license when he was charged with driving under the influence and killing a woman last week. Leyritz was ticketed outside Albany, N.Y., for using a cell phone while driving June 20, and his Florida license was suspended Nov. 23 for failing to answer the summons, according […]
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In time of need: Five teams have plenty to do (SportingNews.com)
Front offices re-opened on Wednesday after a brief holiday break. For several teams, it signaled back to work on real problems.
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Posted: January 2nd, 2008.
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