Archive for 2010
Hall of Famer Killebrew has esophageal cancer
Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The 74-year-old Killebrew released a statement through the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, saying he expects to make a full recovery from the “very serious” condition. Harmon Killebrew played all but one of his 22 seasons with the Twins/Senators organization. (Getty Images) “With my [...]
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Aardsma to have surgery, expected back by April
Mariners closer David Aardsma will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, but the team expects him to be ready for the start of the regular season. The Mariners said Thursday that Aardsma will have surgery next Monday in Vail, Colo. Dr. Marc Phillipon will perform the operation. Aardsma is expected [...]
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Hall nominee Palmeiro insists he never used ‘roids
Rafael Palmeiro is sticking to his story that a tainted vitamin shot caused his failed drug test five years ago, and hopes Hall of Fame voters will overlook the mistake and honor him for his 3,020 hits and 569 homers. A week before the Baseball Writers Association of America announces its inductees to baseballs Hall [...]
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Brewers, 40-year-old righty Saito agree to deal
The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed relief pitcher Takashi Saito. Saito was 2-3 with a 2.83 ERA in 56 appearances for the Atlanta Braves last season. He has a 17-13 career record with a 2.19 ERA in five major league seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston and Atlanta. The [...]
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Nolasco signs 3-year, $26.5M deal with Marlins
Right-handed pitcher Ricky Nolasco has signed a three-year, $26.5 million contract with the Florida Marlins. The team announced the signing Friday. In a statement from the team, Marlins owner and CEO Jeffrey Loria called Nolasco “an outstanding competitor.” Nolasco is expected to earn $6 million in 2011, $9 million in 2012 and $11.5 in 2013. [...]
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