Archive for January 29th, 2008
McNamee’s lawyer says Pettitte will corroborate HGH accusation against Clemens (AP)
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte’s former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. The lawyer, Earl Ward, said Pettitte talked about HGH with trainer Brian McNamee following a conversation with Clemens, who has denied that he used […]
Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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With Santana, Mets ease September pain (Yahoo! Sports)
The Twins held on to free agent Johan Santana too long, and the Mets made the right offer at the right time.
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Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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Santana trade is no-brainer for Mets, but did Twins get best possible deal? (AP)
The hardest commodity to find in baseball is a durable, dominant ace. Pitching arms are fragile, 20-game winners are expensive and the task of developing a true No. 1 starter in your own farm system takes keen scouting, years of patience — and a lot of luck. So when the New York Mets had a […]
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Ramon Martinez and Dodgers agree to minor league contract (AP)
Free-agent infielder Ramon Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and was invited to spring training as a non-roster player. Martinez hit .194 in 129 at-bats with the Dodgers last season, getting 25 hits including four doubles and driving in 27 runs.
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Nationals talking to catcher Johnny Estrada (AP)
Catcher Johnny Estrada is negotiating with the Washington Nationals, who learned this week that Paul Lo Duca will be sidelined for up to six weeks. The 31-year-old Estrada is coming off knee and elbow operations and became a free agent last month when the New York Mets declined to offer him a contract for next […]
Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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Astros ink Moehler, Newhan (PA SportsTicker)
The Houston Astros signed righthander Brian Moehler and infielder-outfielder David Newhan to minor-league contracts on Tuesday.
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Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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Pirates reliever Damaso Marte involved in car accident in Dominican Republic (AP)
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Damaso Marte was involved in a car accident Tuesday but did not suffer any serious injuries, an official from his winter league team said. Marte complained of discomfort in his neck after the accident, said Fernando Ravelo, general manager of the Licey Tigers. Ravelo said that the team will monitor Marte’s health […]
Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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Moehler, Newhan agree to minor league contracts with Houston Astros (AP)
Right-hander Brian Moehler and utility player David Newhan agreed Tuesday to minor league contracts with the Houston Astros. Moehler was 1-4 with a save and a 4.07 ERA in 42 games for Houston last year, and the 10-year veteran has a 64-83 record with a 4.75 ERA. Newhan appeared in 56 games with one homer […]
Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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New York Mets, Minnesota Twins reach tentative deal for Johan Santana (AP)
The Minnesota Twins reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to trade Johan Santana to the New York Mets. After months of deliberation, the Twins agreed to part with the two-time Cy Young Award for outfielder Carlos Gomez, and pitchers Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey, two people familiar with the deal said, speaking on condition […]
Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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Reds re-sign 1B Votto (PA SportsTicker)
CINCINNATI (Ticker) - The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday signed top first base prospect Joey Votto to a new one-year contract for 2008.
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Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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