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Billionaire saved baseball in Minnesota
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT
Minneapolis -- Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died yesterday. He was 93. Pohlad paid $38-million for the Twins in 1984, and was widely credited for
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Rangers to lean on young players in '09
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:53:00 GMT
Rangers president Nolan Ryan stood in the middle of the Bellagio Hotel, looked around and summed up how he felt about the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. 'I'm disappointed nothing is happening,' Ryan said. 'There is a lot of time, money and effort that's
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Bradley would bring bat and baggage to the Cubs
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:31:00 GMT
The long-awaited announcement that enigmatic outfielder Milton Bradley has signed a three-year contract with the Cubs could come Thursday. The Cubs said Monday that Bradley is expected in town this week for a physical, a precursor to finalizing a deal
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Andy rejects Yankee offer, but could still return
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:31:00 GMT
Andy Pettitte doesn't like the Yankees' pitch to keep him, but might still return. Although Andy Pettitte has frustrated Yankee brass by declining to accept the Bombers' one-year offer of $10 million, the Yankees haven't closed the door on a deal for the
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Woman attacked by man with baseball bat in Ibaraki
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:29:00 GMT
A 20-year-old woman was attacked by a man with a baseball bat in Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Tuesday morning. The woman suffered a broken cheekbone under her left eye. According to police, the suspectwho was about 170 cm tallsuddenly approached
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Report: Phillies reliever Romero suspended 50 games for banned substance
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:23:00 GMT
THE PHILLIES are expected to be dealt a stunning blow today when, according to a report on ESPN.com, Major League Baseball will announce that reliever J.C. Romero has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a banned substance. According to
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Tampa Bay signs Burrell to 2-year, $16 million deal
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:23:00 GMT
When the Phillies host their first series at Citizens Bank Park in April, Pat Burrell likely will be in the lineup. But unlike the previous nine seasons, he'll be sitting in the visitors' dugout. Burrell, whose tenure with the team came to an unofficial
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charge of continuing the success
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:20:00 GMT
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Be Prepared
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:20:00 GMT
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Red Sox are sure to deal with these situations
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:08:00 GMT
With just more than a month remaining before the Red Sox begin to head to Fort Myers, Fla., (reporting date for pitchers and catchers is Feb. 12), they still find themselves with the same holes they had at the start of free agency. Though they did add a
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Still a few spots before their eyes
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:07:00 GMT
With just more than a month remaining before the Red Sox begin to head to Fort Myers, Fla., (reporting date for pitchers and catchers is Feb. 12), they still find themselves with the same holes they had at the start of free agency. Though they did add a
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Baseball's Phillies Romero suspended 50 games - report
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:43:00 GMT
The Philadelphia Phillies will launch their World Series title defense in April without relief pitcher JC Romero, who has been banned 5 games for using a banned supplement, ESPN.com reported. The 33-year-old lefthander has been ruled guilty of
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Longtime Twins owner Carl Pohlad dies
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:43:00 GMT
Carl Pohlad, the longtime owner of baseball's Minnesota Twins, died Monday at the age of 93, his family said. Pohlad, a billionaire financier who bought the Twins from their original owner, Calvin Griffith, in 1984, presided over two World Series-winning
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Rays sign Burrell to two-year deal
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:43:00 GMT
Left fielder Pat Burrell, who won a World Series title with Philadelphia last season, is jumping to the team the Phillies beat to win baseball's championship. The 32-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday worth a reported
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Royal City MLB ballplayer named top male athlete in Canada
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:31:00 GMT
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Phillies reliever to be suspended 50 games
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:25:00 GMT
Romero, who won two World Series games, insists he 'didn't cheat' Hot Stove report Rotoworld.com Baseball Discuss on Newsvine: Let's talk baseball Inside NBCSports.com Message boards Slide show Week in Sports Pictures
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Cubs employ the Bradley method (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:20:00 GMT
Jim Hendrys wooing of outfielder Milton Bradley began under the unsuspecting noses of his fellow general managers two months ago during their annual meetings at a swank seaside resort in Southern California. The Chicago Cubs GM slipped away to drive 40
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I, Claudio... a Hollywood production
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:18:00 GMT
The Dodgers have added some pitching depth by signing Claudio Vargas to a one-year deal. Vargas, who went 3-2 with a 4.62 ERA in 11 appearances (four starts) with the Mets last year, provides a veteran presence to an otherwise pretty young pitching staff
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Will Burrell balance Rays' bats?
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:17:00 GMT
ST. PETERSBURG After getting free agent Pat Burrell to put his signature on a two-year, $16-million contract Monday, the Rays have some scribbling of their own to do. In the front office, there's some serious numbers crunching to do with their opening
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Burrell's value to Tampa Bay Rays goes beyond numbers
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:17:00 GMT
If you are a numbers guy, this might be all you need to know about Pat Burrell. He's going to hit 30 home runs for the Rays this season. That alone is a pretty good reason to say hello. If history is any indicator, Burrell is going to hit somewhere in
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Rays Digest Podcast 1/6: 1:00 Eastern
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:08:00 GMT
In the latest installment of the Rays Digest podcast , Teddy Mitrosilis and Tyler Hissey will offer their opinions on the Pat Burrell signing. How does this influence the dyamic of the A.L. East? In addition, they will be taking your calls about the Rays.
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Andy rejects offer, but could still return
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:58:00 GMT
Andy Pettitte doesn't like the Yankees' pitch to keep him, but might still return. Although Andy Pettitte has frustrated Yankee brass by declining to accept the Bombers' one-year offer of $10 million, the Yankees haven't closed the door on a deal for the
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Season of change awaits Mariners
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:33:00 GMT
AM EST By Jim Street / MLB.com There is a new general manager, new manager, an all-new coaching staff, and nine players on the 40-man roster that were not in the organization at the end of last season. Fast-forward to Feb. 14, when pitchers, catchers
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Rays, Mariners linked to Griffey
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:33:00 GMT
PM EST By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com Griffey's longtime agent, Brian Goldberg, told the Web site that three American League teams and two National League teams have expressed some level of interest in the future Hall of Famer. The Rays and the Mariners are
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Phillies' Romero suspended 50 games: report
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:17:00 GMT
Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero will be suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned supplement, ESPN.com reported Monday night. Romero, who earned two wins in Philadelphia's World Series victory over
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More Moves Anticipated
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:12:00 GMT
Two main factors played into the recent flurry of moves made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry: money, and the wish of Hendry and manager Lou Piniella to have more left-handed bats in their lineup.
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Do Not Count Out The Rays
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:12:00 GMT
The Yankees have spent a lot of money. The Red Sox will be strong. The Rays, in the aftermath of the Pat Burrell signing, seem likely to improve as well. The A.L. East is going to be a tough race in 2009. The addition of Pat Burrell improves the Rays'
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2009 Cardinals Prospect #15: Richard Castillo
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:12:00 GMT
The 18-year-old couldn?t help but be noticed as he dominated older players in full season ball. Today?s article is FREE!
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Phils' Romero suspended 50 games
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:55:00 GMT
By Peter Gammons ESPN.com While Major League Baseball never said J.C. Romero tried to cheat, the 33-year-old reliever who won the third and clinching games of the 2008 World Series has been ruled guilty of 'negligence' and will be suspended for the first
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