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White Sox & Ken Williams: Partying Like It’s 1999
2 hours ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Ken Williams can’t get mo money from Mr. Jerry Reinsdorf, so he’s partying like it’s 1999. How so? By signing 2 players that were in their prime back then: Omar Vizquel and Andruw Jones. Those 2 also both played in the infamous “tie game” in 2002 All-Star...
No Active Millwood Talk For Brewers
8 hours ago by
MLB Rumors
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Earlier today, it was reported that the Brewers have inquired about Kevin Millwood's availability. MLB.com's Adam McCalvy says that while that may very well be true, it hasn't been anytime recently. According to McCalvy, Rangers GM Jon Daniels says he hasn't spoken...
Rumorville: Kevin Millwood
14 hours ago by
Brew Crew Ball
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According to the Boston Globe, via Sports Illustrated:
The Brewers have made a few inquiries about Kevin Millwood's availability, but so far the Rangers haven't been inclined to move him. Millwood went 13-10 with a 3.67 ERA last season, but with a change of leagues, he might...
Nelson Cruz…
1 day ago by
The iYankees Blog
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From Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi (FOX), earlier this week:
A number of teams have called the Rangers to express interest in Nelson Cruz, but one major league source said the club is “not motivated” to move the slugging outfielder because of his productivity and reasonable...
Rangers Not Searching For Third Baseman
1 day ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Despite a report earlier today inferring that the Rangers may be considering signing Marco Scutaro to play third base, GM Jon Daniels told Evan Grant of the Dallas News that they are not looking to squeeze out Michael Young:"We haven't inquired about anyone for 3B and have...
Saturday afternoon rumor control: Texas Rangers have no interest in Marco Scutaro at third base
1 day ago by
dallasnews.com
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Checked my email in between shopping expeditions this afternoon to find a link from Adam Morris of Lone Star Ball. The link is to a Seattle Times blog that paraphrases an article and some tweets from Venezuela saying the Rangers have contacted Marco Scutaro about playing third base...
Rangers want Marco Scutaro to play third base?
1 day ago by
Lone Star Ball
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According to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, Marco Scutaro says he's been contacted by the Rangers (among other teams), with the Rangers supposedly wanting him to play third base.
This is interesting for a couple of reasons. First, the Rangers supposedly have no money...
A quick word on Hank Blalock
1 day ago by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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Reportedly, one of the names on the Pirates' shopping list this off-season is Hank Blalock. My thoughts on that, in one word: NO.
Texas Rangers sale 'difficult and complex situation,’ Hicks spokeswoman says
1 day ago by
Star Telegram
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The deadline for proposals to buy the Texas Rangers passed more than a week ago, but a spokeswoman for owner Tom Hicks said Friday that he is neither saying what happened nor how many groups actually came forward to make a pitch.
White Sox Sign Andruw and Omar, Consider Coco
2 days ago by
Kings of Kauffman
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GM Ken Williams clearly has fond memories of days gone by. This week, that fondness was exposed as the White Sox announced the signing of Andruw Jones to a 1 year contract for $500,000, and Omar Vizquel to a 1 year contract for $1.375 million. Coco Crisp? Yeah he’s on their...
Andruw Jones A South Sider
3 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Thanksgiving leftovers: good. Andruw Jones leftovers: bad. Listen, I love the job Kenny Williams does on the South Side. He’s one of the top general managers in all of baseball. He’s a mover, a shaker and a risk taker…all to be appreciated for...Read the full article...
Dominican Dracula Sammy Sosa Sued for $203,000
3 days ago by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Sammy Sosa has been popping up in the news a lot lately, and it hasn’t been pretty. I mean physically it definitely wasn’t pretty with his little skin-whitening stunt, but also metaphorically its been a tough run for the Dominican Dracula. (That is his new nickname in...
Sammy Sosa being sued for $203K in D.R. court
3 days ago by
Sports Illustrated
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.
Sammy Sosa sued for $203,000 in Dominican court
Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.
Dominican businessman sues Sosa
Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.
Sosa sued for $203K over commission, more
3 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman in the Dominican Republic who says the former Major Leaguer owes him for -- among other things -- commission on a house sale.
White Sox Add Depth With Jones
3 days ago by
Bringing Heat
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At one point in the not-too-distant past a star, Andruw Jones joins the Chicago White Sox bench for the 2010 season. On this 2009 Thanksgiving day, let’s look at what he may be bringing to the South Side…
In all likelihood, Jones will work his way into a larger role with...
Thanksgiving Day stuff
3 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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On this Thanksgiving, all Rangers fans can be thankful for a variety of things, I think.
Elvis Andrus has been named to the Topps All-Rookie team. I'm thankful that Elvis Andrus is a Ranger.
Murray Chass calls Tom Hicks the second worst owner in baseball behind Vince...
An Eye On The Competition
3 days ago by
Tiger Blog
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The White Sox have been busy here in the early stages of the free agent season. They inked Omar Vizquel to a one year deal earlier in the week and then yesterday, the signed Andruw Jones to a one year incentive laden deal. While neither are long term options, it does give the White Sox [...]
On Millwood
3 days ago by
The Ranger Rundown
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On July 2nd, just before the season’s midpoint, Kevin Millwood owned a sparkling 2.80 ERA and had already thrown 119 innings. This performance, after an aggregate 4.89 ERA and about 93 innings per half-season in Texas, was cause for celebration and a primary factor in Texas&rsquo...
Sammy Sosa sued for $203K in Dominican court
3 days ago by
Chicago Sun Times
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.
Jones agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox
4 days ago by
Arizona Diamondbacks
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CHICAGO — Andruw Jones agreed Wednesday to a $500,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
White Sox, OF/DH Andruw Jones agree on 1-year deal
4 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Outfielder-DH coming off two poor seasons
For the second time in a week, the White Sox signed an aging player they have sought for years, although the question is whether outfielder Andruw Jones can be as valuable as infielder Omar Vizquel, or whether either might be the...
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