GM: Montero’s best I’ve traded
Brian Cashman has dealt away players like Alfonso Soriano, Nick Johnson, David Wells and Mike Lowell as general manager of the Yankees, but he believes Jesus Montero could be better than all of them.
“He may very well be the best player I’ve traded,” Cashman said of Montero, whom...
Via New York Yankees - New York Post
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20 days ago
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Netflix Slammed With Class-Action Suit by ‘Misled’ Investors
A group of investors has filed a class-auction lawsuit against Netflix and several of its executives, alleging that the film and TV subscription service purposely misled the plantiffs about its earnings prospects ahead before the company’s stock took a deep dive in the second half of 2011.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court of Northern California by the City of Royal...
Via Mashable
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27 days ago
Report: Dez Bryant detained by police in Miami
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was detained by Miami police Sunday night after getting into a fight at a nightclub, wfaa.com reported Monday.
The embattled player's mentor, David Wells, confirmed to News 8 that Bryant was involved in a scuffle at LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Wells told the Dallas TV station that Bryant was not arrested.
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Via Fox Sports Southwest
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28 days ago
Rapid Redux extends win streak to 22
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux won again Wednesday at Maryland's Laurel Park to extend his record winning streak to 22.
Before the race, it was announced that Rapid Redux will receiver a Special Eclipse Award at horse racing's annual awards ceremony on Jan. 16.
In his previous victory three weeks ago, Rapid Redux tied the modern day record with 19 wins in a calendar year, equaling the...
Via Fox Sports
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January 04, 2012
Rapid Redux iffy following foot injury
Rapid Redux is entered Wednesday to put his 21-race winning streak on the line, but he might not make it to the starting gate.
The gelding, now 6 years old with the start of 2012, is the 3-5 morning-line favorite for race No. 6 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., a $17,000 starter allowance event.
But trainer David Wells told Laurel officials on Tuesday that Rapid Redux "grabbed a quarter...
Via Fox Sports
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January 03, 2012
Golden anniversary: Astrodome groundbreaking
Fifty years ago, a big moment in the history of sports stadiums occurred. On Jan. 3, 2012, the groundbreaking occurred for the Astrodome in Houston. It famously would become the first domed stadium in baseball.
Nicknamed the eighth wonder of the world, the stadium would be the first to play baseball indoors and protect the players from the elements. Plans for an indoor stadium...
Via The Hardball Times
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January 03, 2012
Quick Hits: Fielder, Rangers, White Sox, Danks
On this date in 1995, the Orioles acquired David Wells from the Reds for Curtis Goodwin and minor leaguer Trovin Valdez. This marked the second time Boomer was traded that year as he was shipped from the Tigers to Cincinnati at the July deadline. Here's a look at today's links..
As Prince Fielder continues to look for his next home, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 26, 2011
Rapid Redux ties record; wins 19th straight
Rapid Redux tied a North American record for most wins in a calendar year with his 19th straight on Tuesday.
The 5-year-old gelding led the 1 1-16 mile starter allowance at Laurel Park from the start and held off Awesome Rhythm to win by a half-length.
Ridden by J.D. Acosta, Rapid Redux has won 21 consecutive races and tied Citation, who won 19 straight in 1948.
Rapid Redux last...
Via AP on Fox
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December 13, 2011
Rapid Redux matches Citation's mark
Rapid Redux continues his record march through the low levels of American horse racing. The 5-year-old gelding won Tuesday at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., for his 21st straight victory and 19th of the year.
Rapid Redux extended his modern US record for consecutive victories and matched the modern US record for victories in a calendar year. The great Citation won 19 races in his Triple...
Via Fox Sports
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December 13, 2011
Second Jewelry Lawsuit Against Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Has Been Settled
A Colleyville jeweler has dropped his lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and his adviser David Wells. Eleow Hunt claimed in his most recent filings that Bryant and Wells - a former bail bondsman who co-signed many of the contracts - owed him $129,500 for jewelry and loans made between January 2009 and July 2010. An earlier filing in the case claimed the total...
Via GridironFans.com
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November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
Bryant Settles $600,000 Suit
Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has settled a dispute with a Colleyville businessman over a tab of about $600,000 for jewelry and sports tickets. The Star-Telegram reports businessman Eleow Hunt sued Bryant and his adviser, David Wells, for payment for the items and a $25,000 loan for living expenses.
The case was dismissed on Tuesday by State District Judge Wade Birdwell,...
Via NBC Cowboys Blog
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November 30, 2011
Rapid Redux's streak reaches record 20
A muddy track couldn't slow Rapid Redux's run to horse racing history.
Rapid Redux led from start to finish Monday night for his 20th straight victory, the longest winning streak in modern thoroughbred racing in North America. By winning a starter allowance race at Mountaineer Racetrack in Chester, W.Va., Rapid Redux moved ahead of previous record holders Zenyatta and Peppers Pride...
Via Fox Sports
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November 22, 2011
Rapid Redux to go for 20th straight win
Rapid Redux will go for his 20th straight win in an attempt to set a modern record for most consecutive victories next week at Mountaineer Park in Chester, W.Va.
The 5-year-old gelding is entered in the eighth race on Monday's card.
Rapid Redux earned his 19th victory by 2 3-4 lengths on Oct. 27 at Maryland's Laurel Park, tying Horse of the Year Zenyatta and New Mexico-bred standout...
Via AP on Fox
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November 18, 2011
Rapid Redux wins 19th straight race
Five-year-old gelding Rapid Redux scored his 19th straight victory Thursday at Maryland's Laurel Park, tying the modern North American record held by reigning Horse of the Year Zenyatta and Peppers Pride.
Rapid Redux is now 17 for 17 this year after beating four challengers in a $7,500 starter allowance race under jockey J.D. Acosta.
"I didn't want to make any mistakes," Acosta...
Via Fox Sports
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October 27, 2011
Diamondbacks look to use underdog role to their advantage
David Wells has known Kirk Gibson for decades. So when Wells suggests Gibson will almost assuredly play up the underdog role to his Diamondbacks team in the playoffs, you have to take him at his word.
Via azcentral
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September 30, 2011
Verlander, Tigers looking like handful for Yankees
Justin Verlander.
The name is enough to put Yankees fans on edge, said David Wells.
“When Verlander is on, watch out,” the former Yankees pitcher and TBS analyst said of Detroit’s ace, who will start Game 1 of the ALDS tonight in The Bronx. “He can shut any offense...
Via New York Yankees - New York Post
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September 30, 2011
TBS Releases 2011 League Division Series Broadcast Schedule
Last night was one for the ages, wasn’t it? With the 2011 MLB regular season now in the books, the networks can roll out their schedules.
TBS, who carries LDS games begins its exclusive coverage on Friday, September 30, with an AL doubleheader. At 4:30 p.m. (ET), TBS will air the TBS MLB on Deck presented by Chrysler pre-game showfeaturing Matt Winer (host), Dennis...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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September 29, 2011
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September 29, 2011
Since it's almost October, we'll do yet another post about the 1998 Yankees - championship parade edition :)
From the Oct. 24, 1998 issue of Newsday. Yankees pictured are David Cone, Joe Girardi, David Wells, Hideki Irabu, and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. And just because Derek Jeter is so young and cute and excitable in this picture, from USA Today's Baseball Weekly, the week of Oct. 21-27, 1998. Do you think he gets this excited about baseball anymore? I hope so...
Via Games We Play: A sports blog for girls
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September 28, 2011
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September 28, 2011
Rating recent perfect games by luck
Perfection. What does that really mean? No one is perfect. But for one game, perfection cam be achieved. It happens on a night when you have the best stuff of your life and pinpoint control. But in addition to that, unless he strikes everybody out, a pitcher needs his defense to be making all the plays behind him. So to some extent, luck is a factor. Since you can’t really be perfect...
Via isportsweb.com
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September 11, 2011
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September 11, 2011
Weekend Games and Shared Players
Why not?
Braves @ Phillies (Bob Uecker)
Orioles @ Yankees (David Wells)
Tigers @ Indians (Victor Martinez)
Astros @ Pirates (Derek Bell)
Dodgers @ Nationals (Ronnie Belliard)
Red Sox @ Blue Jays (Rickey Henderson)
Mets @ Marlins (Luis Castillo)
Rangers @ Rays (Jorge Cantu)
Reds @ Cubs (Randy Myers)
White Sox @ Twins (Jim Thome)
Brewers @ Cardinals (Fernando Vina)
Diamondbacks @ Rockies...
Via Dugout Central
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September 05, 2011
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September 05, 2011
Off the Bench: David Wells' Ruth tattoo amazing
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Via MSNBC
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September 02, 2011
Ex-Yankees Pitcher -- Check Out My BABE RUTH Tattoo!
Former New York Yankees pitcher David Wells is so obsessed with the great Babe Ruth , he got himself a tattoo of the Bambino across his pitching arm. Wells' infatuation with the Babe is famous -- he once wore a $35,000 Babe Ruth hat while pitching in an…
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Via TMZ Sports
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September 02, 2011
Players Traded In September
Let's face it - September trades are generally more complicated and less significant than the deals we see most months of the year. Players traded in September can help their teams reach the playoffs, but they can't play in postseason games. Here's a look at some current MLB players who have been involved in September trades since 2000:
Octavio Dotel, 2010 - Dotel, a...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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September 01, 2011
Barfly: Curb star, David Wells talk baseball
Why A-Rod rubs this Curb star the wrong way.
Via FOXSports.com
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August 23, 2011
Rick Porcello talks perfect July, bunting on no-hitter with David Wells (with video)
Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello, who pitched 6 1/3 innings in the win over the Royals on Friday, was a guest on a recent webisode of "Cheap Seats," the baseball show featuring player interview via Skype with former Tiger David Wells.
Via Lions Blog
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August 06, 2011
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