Archive for October, 2008
Ramirez, Teixeira and Sheets become free agents.
Ramirez, Teixeira and Sheets become free agents. Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira and Ben Sheets wasted no time in filing for free agency. The trio were among 65 players who filed on the first possible day. Thursday began a 15-day window in which approximately 180 players can become free agents. Eligible players may file through Nov. [...]
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Ken Macha hired to manage Milwaukee Brewers.
Ken Macha hired to manage Milwaukee Brewers. Ken Macha gets to manage again. That’s because Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is a big believer in second chances. The 58-year-old Macha was hired Thursday as the manager of the Brewers, taking over the role from Dale Sveum following the team’s first postseason appearance since 1982. “One [...]
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Manuel wins the chess game against Maddon.
Manuel wins the chess game against Maddon. Two pitchers warmed up before the game – for Tampa Bay. No one warmed up for the Phillies until they had taken the lead. The intricate nine-inning, 54-out marathon of a baseball game turned into an 18-out dash to the World Series title Wednesday night. It also turned [...]
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Tampa Bay Rays struggle in World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays struggle in World Series. The worst-to-first Tampa Bay Rays didn’t bedevil Philadelphia for long. After a late rally to tie Game 5, Part I at 2-all before it was suspended for rain Monday night, the Rays couldn’t sustain the momentum over the final three innings, losing 4-3 Wednesday. They bowed out graciously, [...]
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Brewers claim 3B McGehee off waivers.
Brewers claim 3B McGehee off waivers. The Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday claimed third baseman Casey McGehee off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. McGehee, 26, spent a majority of last season with Class AAA Iowa of the Pacific Coast League, where he batted .296 with 12 homers and 92 RBI in 133 games. He played in [...]
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