AARON COOK RUMORS & GOSSIP

BOA seeks explanation for snub of taekwondo star

The British Olympic Association is asking national taekwondo officials to explain their decision to omit top-ranked fighter Aaron Cook from the Olympic team. Cook filed an appeal Monday with the BOA, describing the decision to leave him off the team as ''incredible'' and ''ironic.'' He is ranked No.1 in the world in the 176-pound division, but has...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Cook to appeal Olympic snub

British taekwondo star Aaron Cook says he is appealing his omission from the Olympic team. Cook is the world's top-ranked fighter in the 80-kilogram division but was told earlier this month that he would not be fighting for Britain at the London Games. Cook ditched the national taekwondo academy last year to train independently. In a statement released Monday, he says '...
Via AP on Fox  |  3 days ago

Britain's Cook to appeal Olympic taekwondo snub

British taekwondo star Aaron Cook says he is appealing his omission from the Olympic team. Cook is the world's top-ranked fighter in the 80-kilogram division but was told earlier this month that he would not be fighting for Britain at the London Games. Cook ditched the national taekwondo academy last year to train independently. In a statement released Monday, he says '...
Via AP on Fox  |  3 days ago

Aaron Cook receives nasty cut on leg after being spiked (Photos)

We now have a new injury that can rival Amar’e Stoudemire’s utterly gruesome battle wound. In his Red Sox debut on Saturday, pitcher Aaron Cook received the ugly gash on his leg that you’re seeing above. He suffered the injury when Orioles DH Chris Davis spiked him sliding into home during the second inning. The cut needed 11 stitches to close up, and on Sunday...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  25 days ago

Red Sox place Cook on DL, activate Miller

Right-hander Aaron Cook has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Boston Red Sox, the team announced Sunday. Cook, who was recently called up from Triple-A Pawtucket, sustained a left knee laceration. He was replaced on the roster by left-hander Aaron Miller, who was activated from the 15-day DL. Cook was called up last week after a clause in his minor-league contract...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  25 days ago

Red Sox call up Cook to start Saturday's game

The Boston Red Sox moved right-handed pitcher Aaron Cook to their active Major League roster from Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. Cook is scheduled to start against the Orioles on Saturday at Fenway Park. Cook, 33, began the season with Pawtucket after signing a contract with Boston as a minor league free agent on January 11. Cook started five games for Pawtucket an went 3-0...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  27 days ago

Aaron Cook promoted, Jose Iglesias sent down

The Aaron Cook era in Boston has begun. The Red Sox have added Red Sox savior Aaron Cook to the major league roster. 33 year old Cook will start on Saturday in place of tired and injured Josh Beckett. To make room on the 40 man roster, the Red Sox placed Carl Crawford on the 60 day DL, a no brainer move as Crawford isn’t coming back anytime soon. To free up room on the 25...
Via Bloody Sox  |  27 days ago

Your Morning Dump...where the Sox need to decide about Cook

What may or may not happen to Chef Aaron Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. The ball is actually in the Red Sox’ court on this one. Cook can only opt out if the Sox don’t add him to the 25-man roster by midnight. He’ll then have 24 hours...
Via Ted's Army  |  May 01, 2012

Impact of Aaron Cook's Opt-Out Becoming Source of Passionate Debate Amongst Red Sox Fans (Video)

Aaron Cook is giving the Red Sox something to think about this week. If Cook isn't on the team's major league roster by May 1, he can opt out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox, presumably to join another team's starting rotation. Judging by his numbers in the minors, he may have other suitors. NESN Nation's Dan Duquette invited our Twitter followers to weigh...
Via NESN.com  |  April 30, 2012

Sources: Red Sox agree with Cook

The Red Sox, taking a step toward upgrading their rotation, have reached agreement with free-agent right-hander Aaron Cook on a minor league contract, according to major league sources. The deal, which will become official when Cook passes a physical, includes an invitation to spring training, the sources said. Cook, 32, is familiar with new Red Sox pitching coach Bob McClure,...
Via Fox Sports  |  January 08, 2012
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