Even with Swisher, Yankees not out of Tex sweepstakes (Yahoo! Sports)Friday, November 14, 2008
Even after the deal with the Chicago White Sox for Nick Swisher, expect the New York Yankess to remain in the...
Red Sox Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)Friday, November 14, 2008
When David Ortiz was asked about the future of the ballclub immediately following the AL Championship Series Game 7 loss to Tampa Bay, "Big Papi" admitted it was hard to comment about potential trades and free agent improvement that he had little to no control over."Why are you asking me that stuff, bro," Ortiz said. "It's not up to me to make those kinds of decisions."Well, apparently Ortiz had his GM hat on Nov. 13 because he began offering up some constructive ideas on what kind of winter fix-ups might help his ballclub out next season.First on Papi's Sox Extreme Makeover: a power hitter and presumed cleanup masher capable of jacking 30 home runs and knocking in 100.
Closers for sale as free agency opens (Yahoo! Sports)Thursday, November 13, 2008
Francisco Rodriguez and fellow stoppers can be had, and for less money than you might think.
McNamee's attorneys seek extension (AP)Thursday, November 13, 2008
Lawyers for Roger Clemens' former trainer say they need more time to obtain a statement from a federal prosecutor who compelled Brian McNamee to speak with former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. McNamee's attorneys, Richard Emery and Earl Ward, filed a motion Wednesday in U.S. District Court, asking for an extension to Dec.
Ortiz: Sox would have won World Series with Manny (Yahoo! Sports)Thursday, November 13, 2008
When the Boston Red Sox shipped slugger Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade deadline deal...
Maddon, Piniella win Manager of Year awards (AP)Thursday, November 13, 2008
Joe Maddon took Tampa Bay from last place to first, a few years after Lou Piniella tried to turn that trick himself. But it didn't take Piniella long to find success elsewhere, and both managers were big winners Wednesday. Maddon easily won the American League Manager of the Year award for guiding the Rays from baseball's basement to the World Series.
Red Sox hold line on ticket prices (AP)Wednesday, November 12, 2008
For the first time in more than a decade, the Boston Red Sox aren't increasing their ticket prices at Fenway Park for the 2009 season. The team said Wednesday that it had raised prices in each of the last 14 years. It's average ticket price of $48.80 on opening day in 2008 was the highest in the majors.
Padres won't be shortchanged on Peavy (Yahoo! Sports)Wednesday, November 12, 2008
San Diego decision-makers remind each other a trade should be made now only if it nets maximum value in return.
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