Archive for January 31st, 2008
Mets meet with Santana’s agent for second consecutive day (AP)
The Mets and Johan Santana’s agent spent another day working on a contract extension, a deal that many in baseball expected to be completed before Friday’s deadline. Team officials met Thursday with Peter Greenberg in Manhattan for the second consecutive day. The sides must reach an agreement by 5 p.m.
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Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Agent meets with congressional committee holding hearing on drugs in baseball (AP)
An employee of the sports agency that represents Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte spoke Thursday to the congressional committee investigating drugs in baseball. The agent, Jim Murray, was the first person known to have been interviewed by lawyers for the committee, which will hold a Feb. 13 hearing focusing on Clemens’ denial of allegations in […]
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Ensberg agrees to minor league deal with Yankees (AP)
Morgan Ensberg agreed Thursday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, giving the team another contender to play first base. Ensberg would get a $1.75 million, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster and would have a chance to earn $2.25 million more in performance bonuses. He would get the full […]
Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Marlins sign IF McPherson (PA SportsTicker)
The Florida Marlins on Thursday signed infielder Dallas McPherson to a one-year contract.
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Braves insist LHP Mike Hampton is finally healthy heading into spring training (AP)
Mike Hampton is healthy, according to the Atlanta Braves. Really. “He’s fine. He’s 100 percent,” general manager Frank Wren said this week. “He has no restrictions going into spring training.” A $121 million bust since signing an eight-year contract with Colorado as a free agent after the 2000 season, Hampton is 53-48 with a 4.80 […]
Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Reds agree to terms with Belisle (PA SportsTicker)
The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday agreed to terms with righthander Matt Belisle on a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
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Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Mariners sign OF Wilkerson (PA SportsTicker)
The Seattle Mariners added some versatility to their lineup Thursday, signing outfielder Brad Wilkerson to a one-year contract.
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Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Bonds still looking for a team for ‘08
Barry Bonds, still a free agent as the calendar turns to February, remains adamant about wanting to play in 2008.
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Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Catcher Johnny Estrada, Washington Nationals agree on $1.25 million deal (AP)
Johnny Estrada and the Nationals agreed to a $1.25 million, one-year contract Thursday, giving Washington an experienced catcher to back up Paul Lo Duca, who is recovering from knee surgery. 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 […]
Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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Nationals agree with C Estrada (PA SportsTicker)
The Washington Nationals on Thursday agreed with catcher Jonny Estrada on a one-year contract.
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Posted: January 31st, 2008.
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