Archive for February 5th, 2008
Forced retirement could make 2013 ballot crowded
If a handful of Cooperstown-caliber names remain unsigned, the 2013 Hall-of-Fame ballot could get crowded, Ken Rosenthal says.
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Brewers and RHP Dave Bush avoid arbitration with 1-year contract (AP)
Dave Bush and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year contract Tuesday night, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The right-hander, who made $400,000 last season, had asked for $3 million in arbitration while the Brewers offered $2.25 million. One of eight Brewers competing for a role in the starting rotation, Bush joined Milwaukee along with outfielder [...]
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Bonds’ lawyers ask for delay (PA SportsTicker)
Barry Bonds’ lawyers filed paperwork in a U.S. District court on Tuesday asking for a delay in the all-time home run king’s perjury case.
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Padres claim RHP Enrique Gonzalez (PA SportsTicker)
The San Diego Padres on Tuesday claimed righthander Enrique Gonzalez off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
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Roger Clemens says he repeats denials under oath to congressional lawyers (AP)
Roger Clemens’ most meaningful denial of drug use so far was also the most well-guarded. The star pitcher gave a sworn deposition for about five hours to congressional lawyers behind closed doors Tuesday, addressing his former personal trainer’s allegations. And this time, Clemens was under oath. “I just want to thank the committee, the staff [...]
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Topps issues Giuliani card celebrating Sox
Rudy Giuliani, a Boston Red Sox fan?
When Topps baseball cards hit the stores this week it’ll appear that way. About one in every 70 packs will include a picture of the former New York City mayor, fist raised in victory, celebrating with the Red Sox on the field after their World Series win.
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Roto strategy: 5 winning tips
As you begin preparations for the 2008 season, you’ll be faced with a number of decisions about how to evaluate players, teams, ballparks, lineups and countless other factors heading into the fantasy baseball draft.
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Posted: February 5th, 2008.
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1B Sean Casey eager to give Boston a try
Free agent first baseman Sean Casey finalized a contract with the Boston Red Sox and got a trip to Japan thrown in for free.
Casey said Tuesday he was excited about joining the Red Sox on their season-opening trip to Asia next month, even though the travel will make a long season even longer.
“You’ve just got [...]
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Johan Santana makes Mets an NL favorite, but he’s not the only ace around (AP)
Now that Johan Santana is penciled in atop the Mets’ rotation, some folks sound ready to hand New York the National League pennant. Not so fast. Don’t forget, the Mets didn’t even make the playoffs last year. And they’re not the only team to add an ace. The NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Dan [...]
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Scott Podsednik agrees to minor league contract with Rockies (AP)
Light-hitting speedster Scott Podsednik, catalyst of the Chicago White Sox’s world championship run in 2005, agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. Since leading Chicago to the championship, Podsednik has been slowed by injuries. He batted .243 with 12 steals and 30 runs in 62 games last season, when he spent [...]
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