Archive for November, 2009
Hard to hold AL West at Bay
The road to the World Series often passes through the American League West for the Red Sox , who have faced either the Angels or As in five of their last six playoff appearances. This offseason, the competition with the West is expected to take a different form, with the Angels a prime contender for [...]
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Sox continue with veteran Jones
Kenny Williams? quest to stockpile veteran bench players continued Wednesday when the White Sox general manager signed outfielder Andruw Jones to a one-year, $500,000 contract. Jones, 32, joins 42-year-old infielder Omar Vizquel, who was signed Monday and soon-to-be 34-year-old Mark Kotsay, who signed a one-year deal earlier this month. The 10-time Gold Glove Award winner [...]
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Blue Jays sign veteran Gonzalez
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed their second shortstop in less than 24 hours, but it isnt Marco Scutaro. The American League club announced Thursday morning it has come to terms with veteran Alex Gonzalez on a one-year contract worth $2.75-million (all currency U.S.) for the 2010 season with a club option for $2.5-million in [...]
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Red Sox join Halladay chase
A couple of reports speculate that Blue Jays are asking for a couple of young right-handers in order to deal their ace. The Boston Red Sox are in talks with the Toronto Blue Jays to bring starting pitcher Roy Halladay to Massaschusetts, according to a couple of reports. The New York Daily News reported Wednesday [...]
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Tigers Jackson not concerned about trade talk
Edwin Jacksons name has been a mainstay in reports about the off-season trade market, given the Tigers willingness to trade him and his status as an All-Star and 200-inning starter this year. Jackson, 26, has been traded twice already in his career. He doesnt seem bothered by the talk now. I just want to play, [...]
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