Archive for January 4th, 2008
Steinbrenner would still like Yankees to trade for Santana (AP)
The New York Yankees are still discussing whether to pursue a trade for Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana, and senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner would like to make a deal. “Nothing is really decided at this point,” Steinbrenner said Friday night outside Legends Field at the team’s spring training complex.
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Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Clemens, Pettitte, ex-trainer McNamee, Radomski asked to testify to Congress (AP)
Now Roger Clemens gets a chance to tell his side of the story under oath. So does his good pal Andy Pettitte. And their former trainer, Brian McNamee, too. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, was asked Friday to testify before a congressional committee looking into the Mitchell Report on doping in baseball, nearly […]
Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Scouting Jays Prospect #42: Scott Campbell
Scott Campbell has another productive season in Low-A ball and has already set high targets for the 2008 season. Read the scouting report on the infielder, and also find out what he had to say about his year and what Dick Scott thinks about his future.
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Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Marlins sign IF Cantu (PA SportsTicker)
With All-Star Miguel Cabrera gone, the Florida Marlins are searching for a third baseman.
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Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Reds sign IF Phillips (PA SportsTicker)
CINCINNATI (Ticker) - The Cincinnati Reds on Friday signed infielder Andy Phillips to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
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Infielder Aaron Miles and St. Louis Cardinals agree to $1.4 million, 1-year deal (AP)
Infielder Aaron Miles remained with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Friday to a $1.4 million, one-year contract. Miles played five positions for the Cardinals last season, when he made his first major league appearances on the mound and in the outfield. He became a free agent last month when the Cardinals failed to offer a […]
Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Dodgers can win with mix of vets, young players (SportingNews.com)
The Dodgers poor offseason moves last season haven’t kept the team from building a solid young core that can win now.
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Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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McNamee lawyer hits back at Clemens (PA SportsTicker)
Brian McNamee’s attorney has fired back at Roger Clemens, refuting the pitcher’s claim that he was only injected with lidocaine and B-12.
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Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Cardinals re-sign IF Miles (PA SportsTicker)
ST. LOUIS (Ticker) - The St. Louis Cardinals on Friday re-signed infielder Aaron Miles, handing the versatile switch-hitter a one-year contract.
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Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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Hideo Nomo agrees to minor league contract with Kansas City Royals
Hideo Nomo is getting another shot at pitching in America.
The Japanese right-hander agreed to a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals and was invited to spring training next month. The 39-year-old hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2005 and made seven starts in the Venezuelan Winter League in 2006.
“He’s been a successful major […]
Posted: January 4th, 2008.
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