Archive for December, 2008
Snyder agrees to 3-year deal with Diamondbacks
Looking to lock up another regular, the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with catcher Chris Snyder.
The deal is worth a reported $14.5 million and runs through 2011 with a club option for the 2012 season. It follows Arizona’s multiyear contracts with players such as center fielder Chris Young and pitcher Dan Haren, [...]
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Rays sign reliever Joe Nelson
Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1,3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
Nelson, who agreed to terms last week, was 3-1 with one save in 59 appearances for the Florida Marlins last season. His 2.00 ERA was third-best among NL relievers behind Hong-Chih Kuo’s 1.69 and Brad Lidge’s 1.95.
“We [...]
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Jays sign Maroth, 3 others to minor league deals
Pitcher Mike Maroth, catcher Michael Barrett and two other players signed minor league contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday and were invited to spring training.
Catcher Raul Chavez and infielder Randy Ruiz also joined the Blue Jays.
The 32-year-old Barrett hit .202 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 30 games with San Diego. [...]
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Cabrera passes physical, gets 1-yr deal from Nats
Pitcher Daniel Cabrera formalized his one-year, $2,6 million contract with the Washington Nationals after passing a physical Monday.
Cabrera and the Nationals reached a preliminary agreement one week earlier, contingent upon Cabrera proving his health. The 6-foot-7 right-hander underwent MRI exams on his throwing shoulder and elbow as part of his physical.
Cabrera went on the disabled [...]
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Clemens’ name removed from Houston sports clinic
Roger Clemens’ name is being removed from a sports medicine institute at a Houston hospital in another dent to the legacy of the major league baseball pitcher since he was linked to steroid use.
The Roger Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine at Memorial Hermann will shed Clemens’ name effective Jan. 1 “to better reflect its commitment [...]
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On the Yanks beat
By swooping in and signing Mark Teixeira, the Yankees also causedcollateral damage within their own division.
To the Red Sox, their ancient rivals, it was as if the Yanksdrove by Fenway Park and unplugged their holiday display.
To the Rays, the reigning AL champions, it was the latestvariation on an old theme: The Yankees can play all [...]
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Baseball Calendar
Jan 12 - Hall of Fame BBWAA voting announced.
Jan. 13-15 - Owners meeting, Phoenix.
Jan. 20 - Exchange of salary arbitration figures.
Feb. 1-21 - Salary arbitration hearings, Phoenix.
Feb. 14 - Mandatory reporting date for players on World Baseball Classic rosters of China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan unless they have reported directly to their national teams; [...]
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Angels had strong ‘08 despite setbacks. Early injuries don’t stop Halos from racking up franchise-best 100 wins
ANAHEIM — The year began with concerns over injuries weakening the club's starting pitching foundation and the seemingly improved Mariners, picked by many insiders to wrest control of the American League West from the defending champion Angels.
Undaunted, manager Mike Scioscia and his staff methodically set about the task of building a winner — and made [...]
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Rewind: Watch Lackey’s near no-no. MLB.com/Live to air Angels starter’s gem from July
It would have been easy for John Lackey to get distracted when the Angels took on the Red Sox on July 29.
After all, the Angels traded for slugger Mark Teixeira before the game, and Lackey had to deal with teammate Casey Kotchman being traded to the Braves in exchange for Teixeira.
But Lackey was as focused [...]
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Johnson ready for fresh start in 2009
With two recent back surgeries behind him, Randy Johnson is refreshed and focused on being a baseball player again this winter - rather than a pitcher limited to rigorous rehabilitation work, his case the past two offseasons.
The 45-year-old Big Unit has been playing catch for three weeks already - and, now, is busy preparing to [...]
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