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Braves facing pen’ed up money?
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Last week it appeared that both Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez were sure bets to reject the Braves offers of arbitration, so of course the team went ahead and made future arrangements.
The team announced it had signed Billy Wagner to a $7 million contract for next season with an...
NASCAR’s driver branding is unparalleled
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Yesterday I pulled up to our local Wal-Mart Super Center and parked my white Ford Taurus next to a black GMC Yukon. As I looked to my right I said “they are NASCAR fans” to which she replied “but of who?”. Well she didn’t know I had noticed the two Carl...
Braves take risk on Wagner, deal worth $7 million
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Ken Rosenthal broke news that the Atlanta Braves signed closer Billy Wanger to a one year $7 million contract last night. Wagner returned from Tommy John surgery last season to appear in 17 games for the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox.
There is also a vesting option for 2011.
Signing...
Royals still interested in Jamey Wright as pen filler
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The Kansas City Royals are interested in bringing back journeyman reliever Jamey Wright for the 2010 season according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. Wright was 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 65 relief appearances with Kansas City in 2009 after joining the club as a non...
Falcons release Jason Elam
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Veteran kicker Jason Elam has been cut loose by Atlanta. Elam, 39, who enjoyed fifth-teen seasons in Denver was in his second season with the Falcons but had connected on just 12 of his 19 attempts this season.
With 1,983 career points Elam figured to be either the fifth or sixth player...
He’s the Guy for the job
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Penske Racing began a search for two crew chiefs at the end of the 2009 racing season. A day after reports swirled around Steve Addington, formerly Kyle Busch’s crew cheif on the 18, moving to the #2 car it’s now been reported that Jay Guy, formerly of the #78, will be...
Multiple teams interested in Scutaro?
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It appears that Marco Scutaro is one man in high demand this winter. After having a career year in Toronto last season the 34-year old is seeking a two year or three year deal according to early reports.
In an article on MLB.com Scutaro made mention of the following.
“If an offer...
Signing Andruw, a laughing matter?
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I have to admit the first I heard of Andruw Jones going to the White Sox happened today when I opened my email box and found out the club had signed him to a contract worth $500,000.
I have to admit the first thing I did was laugh when I read it. Jones started hot with [...]
Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner
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A few weeks ago sources reported that the Atlanta Braves had interest in reliever Billy Wagner to fill the role of the teams closer. Considering that Rafael Soriano who took over the role early last season, and Mike Gonzalez who also has experience in the position were free agents...
Quinlan drawling interest from multiple teams?
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Lyle Spencer of MLB.com is reporting that Robb Quinlan has interest from a handful of teams.
I suppose this could be correct. Of course Spencer is obvious vague about what the teams have said to Quinlan and well he got the information from his agent so believe what you want.
If I&...
White Sox sign Omar to fix defense
18 days ago by
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On the surface signing Omar Vizquel on the heels of a season in which he hit just .266/.316/.345 in 177 at-bats while a member of the Texas Rangers may seem like a procedural move to round out the bench. However, this is the Chicago White Sox and while Vizquel will be behind Mark Teahen at [...]
Is there a market for Frank Catalanotto?
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When I was writing about Derek Lowe and conversations the Braves had with the Brewers I had to note that they were talking about acquiring Corey Hart. Of course that reminded me of Frank Catalanotto.
Catalanotto was released by the Texas Rangers at the end of spring training when the...
Braves finding market hard for Lowe
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The Derek Lowe signing of last season is proving to be a pain this off-season as the Atlanta Braves seek a trade partner for the right hander who has 3 years and $45 million left on a four year contract he signed last winter.
The knocks on Lowe are that he turns 37 on June 1. [...]
Royals sign Brad Thompson to minor league deal
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The Royals agreed to terms with RHP Brad Thompson on a one-year minor league contract. Thompson could be an option at the back end of the Royals rotation, the bullpen or as minor league depth in 2010.
The front end of the Royals rotation figures to made up of Zack Grienke and Gil Meche...
A return to Chicago is a fit for Thome and Sox
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Last season prior to the trade deadline the Chicago White Sox traded away DH Jim Thome. While the trade didn’t exactly make headlines like it would have five years ago, it signaled them waiving a white flag in the divisional race.
At 39 years of age Thome is running out of time...
What does Jamey Carroll and Marlins tweets mean?
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The answer to the above question could very well be nothing by this time tomorrow.
Every winter there is more reports then the last. The advancement of blogging has created a glut of reports. At first “respected” newspaper writers blamed fans with blogs, now they have joined...
Buddy Carlyle heads to Japan
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I had hoped to be able to write the following headline this winter and now it has happened. Buddy Carlyle has signed with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan’s Pacific League.
The 32-year-old right hander has a 5.61 ERA in parts of six seasons spent with the San Diego Padres, Los...
Labonte signs to ride for TRG in 2010
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Bobby Labonte will indeed be driving the #71 Cheverlot in 2010. The former Nascar Cup Series champion ,who has run for the team on a limited basis when removed from his normal ride at Hall of Fame racing, and the team ended the weeks of rumors.
In Labonte TRG is getting a driver who will be [...]
Cutler is at fault for Bears loss
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Jay Cutler had another bang up outing last night tossing 5 interceptions while leading the Chicago Bears to their fifth loss of the season in San Fransisco.
Cutler has now thrown 17 interceptions, a number that is four more then Jake Delhomme who is second in the category.
While QB...
Wetteland ok after hospital visit
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John Wetteland is back at home and denying that he was suicidal yesterday. As reported yesterday Wetteland was taken the a Dallas area hospital following a call to the police. Wetteland responded with the statement below.
“Thank you for your concerns,” Wetteland said in...
Rangers considering Vladimir Guerrero
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After years of watching him beat them silly the Texas Rangers are reportedly interested in free agent Vladimir Guerrero formerly of the Los Angeles Angels. Last season Guerrero was limited to 100 games due to a torn pectoral muscle slumping to a .295/.334/.460 line with 15 homers and...
Sorenson should focus on Nationwide ride
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Finding a ride for a NASCAR Cup Series team isn’t easy but the truth is staying in one may be even harder. At just 23 years of age Reed Sorenson is looking for a cup ride in his third different organization.
To recap his career. Sorenson began his NASCAR career in 2005 racing...
Prior to attempt comeback
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It wouldn’t be an MLB off season if there wasn’t news that Mark Prior was hoping to pitch this coming season, and the free agent pitcher was planning to throw in front of teams at some point.
That Mark Prior still wants to pitch isn’t surprising. He was pretty good...
Royals “commited to” Alex Gordon
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The Kansas City Royals are committed to using Alex Gordon as their third basemen in 2010 a source recently told Foxsports.com.
Gordon who was spending his third season in the majors struggled all season finishing with a .232/.324/.378 line in 49 big league games and actually found...
Branyan seeking multi-year deal
28 days ago by
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When Russell Branyan signed with the Seattle Mariners last winter I was as ecstatic as anyone. The reason was because the Mariners were considering Branyan as their everyday first basemen and despite his strike out numbers Branyan can hit the ball as far as anyone.
Well he didn’...
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