Archive for November, 2007
Astros to sign Matsui (Yahoo! Sports)
The Houston Astros will apparently beat out the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies to sign free-agent second…
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Serafini suspended for 50 games after positive drug test (AP)
Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Dan Serafini was suspended for 50 games Tuesday, the second player to fail a drug test this season under Major League Baseball’s testing program. Serafini tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance, the commissioner’s office said. The 33-year-old left-hander played in three games and allowed two earned runs in a third of […]
Posted: November 27th, 2007.
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Cubs have until Dec. 12 to make decision on Prior (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago Cubs have until Dec. 12 to agree to terms with pitcher Mark Prior or decide between offering…
Posted: November 27th, 2007.
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Hot Stove Daily: San Diego Padres (Yahoo! Sports)
The Padres have needs in free agency but the market might dictate paying too much.
Posted: November 26th, 2007.
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Melvin forced to find another closer for Brewers (SportingNews.com)
Doug Melvin’s creativity will be tested again: Where will he unearth Milwaukee’s next closer? Also, get the latest on the Yankees’ rotation and other news from baseball.
Posted: November 26th, 2007.
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Cubs, Kerry Wood agree to $4.2 million, 1-year deal (AP)
Kerry Wood, who made the switch to the bullpen last season after a swift recovery from shoulder problems, agreed Monday to a $4.2 million, one-year deal to return to the Chicago Cubs. Wood, the 1998 NL Rookie of the Year, can make an additional $3.45 million in performance bonuses. He had a $1.75 million salary […]
Posted: November 26th, 2007.
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World Series share money declines (AP)
A full World Series share was worth $308,236 for the Boston Red Sox, down from the record $362,173 set by the St. Louis Cardinals last year. Boston’s split of the postseason players’ pool was $18.89 million, down from the $20.02 million the Cardinals shared when they won the title. The Red Sox voted 47 full […]
Posted: November 26th, 2007.
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Cubs sign RHP Wood to one-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
The Chicago Cubs are not ready to give up on injury-plagued righthander Kerry Wood.
Posted: November 26th, 2007.
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Cubs, Kerry Wood agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Right-hander Kerry Wood, who made the switch to the bullpen last season after a swift recovery from shoulder problems, agreed Monday to a one-year deal to return to the Chicago Cubs. Wood, the 1998 NL Rookie of the Year, went 1-1 last season with a 3.33 ERA in 22 relief appearances. He didn’t join the […]
Posted: November 26th, 2007.
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Sabathia, Rollins try to reach young black athletes (SportingNews.com)
C.C. Sabathia and Jimmy Rollins are winning postseason awards and trying to bring baseball to another generation of young black athletes.
Posted: November 21st, 2007.
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