Archive for January 14th, 2008
Mike Cameron finalizes 1 year, $7 million contract with Milwaukee Brewers (AP)
Mike Cameron’s smile faded, but the three-time Gold Glove winner never dodged talking about his upcoming 25-game suspension. “The toughest thing about dealing with what I have to go through now is not being able to play,” Cameron said. “Hopefully I don’t miss a beat when I come back.” Cameron and the Milwaukee Brewers completed […]
Posted: January 14th, 2008.
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Steinbrenner: Yankees still discussing Santana deal (AP)
New York Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner has not closed the door on a trade for Minnesota Twins left-hander Johan Santana. “It’s still in the deciding process,” Steinbrenner said Monday night outside Legends Field at the Yankees’ spring training complex. “We’re still discussing it. There’s still a little talk back and forth.” Right-hander Phil […]
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Dodgers mourn passing of World Series star Johnny Podres (AP)
As soon as he heard Johnny Podres had died, Don Newcombe recalled that famous moment more than a half-century ago. “My mind went back to Yankee Stadium, 1955, the seventh game of the World Series,” said Newcombe, also a member of that Brooklyn Dodgers championship team. “I thank God for Johnny Podres.
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Cardinals, Blue Jays finalize Rolen for Glaus trade (AP)
Scott Rolen was traded from the S. Louis Cardinals to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for Troy Glaus in a swap of All-Star third basemen that was finalized after both players passed physicals. Rolen became the second St. Louis star to join Toronto in the offseason. The Blue Jays signed former Cardinals shortstop David […]
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Braves-A’s complete deal sending OF Kotsay to Atlanta (AP)
The Braves completed a trade for center fielder Mark Kotsay on Monday, dealing reliever Joey Devine and a minor league pitcher to the Oakland Athletics. The deal was finalized after Kotsay, who played only 56 games last year, was examined by Braves doctors. He had back surgery last spring, missed the first two months of […]
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Former major league pitcher Don Cardwell dies at 72 (AP)
Don Cardwell, who pitched a no-hitter and helped the New York Mets win the 1969 World Series, died Monday. He was 72. Cardwell died Monday morning, said Richard Puryear, a spokesman for Salem Funerals & Cremations. The cause of death was not immediately known. Cardwell’s friends said he had been struggling with his health lately.
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Braves acquire CF Kotsay from A’s (PA SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves officially brought in Mark Kotsay on Monday, completing a three-player trade to acquire the center fielder from the Oakland Athletics.
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Seven teams with unfinished business
With spring training fast approaching, Ken Rosenthal looks at 7 teams with unfinished business — and players who could help.
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Cardinals, Blue Jays finalize Rolen for Glaus trade
Scott Rolen was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for Troy Glaus in a swap of All-Star third basemen that was finalized after both players passed physicals.
Rolen became the second St. Louis star to join Toronto in the offseason. The Blue Jays signed former Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein, […]
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Cards, Jays finalize Rolen-for-Glaus trade
Scott Rolen was traded from the S. Louis Cardinals to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for Troy Glaus in a swap of All-Star third basemen that was finalized after both players passed physicals.
Rolen became the second St. Louis star to join Toronto in the offseason. The Blue Jays signed former Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein, […]
Posted: January 14th, 2008.
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