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Cards’ Pujols wins second NL MVP award (AP)

Babe Was Roidless — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:39:49 +0000

Cards’ Pujols wins second NL MVP award (AP)

Albert Pujols convinced himself and voters what’s worthy of the NL MVP award. The St. Louis star became a two-time winner Monday, outdistancing Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard in a result that’s sure to renew a debate Pujols once raised himself: What qualifies as “most valuable”? Pujols won despite the Cardinals‘ fourth-place finish in the NL Central, the lowest spot for an NL MVP winner since…

AP: Mariners tap A’s bench coach Wakamatsu as new manager

Babe Was Roidless — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:39:40 +0000

AP: Mariners tap A’s bench coach Wakamatsu as new manager
Oakland bench coach Don Wakamatsu will be named the new manager of the Seattle Mariners.

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Griffey becomes American Public Diplomacy Envoy
Ken Griffey Jr. has joined a new team.

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Mudcat offers color-blind message of togetherness
Last Friday night in New York the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association held its annual Legends for Youth Dinner. …

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Wakamatsu front runner for next M’s manager

Babe Was Roidless — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:39:48 +0000

Wakamatsu front runner for next M’s manager

KING 5 Sports has learned from sources close to the Mariners that A’s bench coach Don Wakamatsu is the front runner to be the next manager of the Mariners.

Tom Gage: Tigers go from big spenders to coupon clippers

Babe Was Roidless — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:41:22 +0000

Tom Gage: Tigers go from big spenders to coupon clippers

The doors to baseball’s free-agent store swung open at midnight. Those players eligible to file have filed.

GMs agree instant replay a success

Babe Was Roidless — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:40:57 +0000

GMs agree instant replay a success
GMs agree instant replay a success Instant replay was only in use for a few months, but general managers agree that the program was a success. That doesn’t mean they want to start reviewing every call, however.

Berkman finishes fifth in MVP voting
Berkman finishes fifth in MVP voting Lance Berkman put together one half of an MVP season. However, a pedestrian second half took him out of the mix for the award. Berkman finished fifth in the National League Most Valuable Player Award voting, released Monday, with 126 points.

New Hall tradition to feature legends
New Hall tradition to feature legends With the annual Hall of Fame Game now just a memory, the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum will inaugurate a new tradition next year: the Hall of Fame Classic Weekend to coincide with Father’s Day and the beginning of summer.

Yankees acquire Swisher from White Sox in 5-man deal

Babe Was Roidless — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:40:44 +0000

Yankees acquire Swisher from White Sox in 5-man deal
The New York Yankees have given themselves an option at first base, acquiring Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox for pitching …

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Mets getting closer to bringing in Jenks?

Mets getting closer to bringing in Jenks? Ken Davidoff November 16, 2008 Bobby Jenks doesn’t carry the albatross of a long-term contract around his neck and he’s coming off a strong 2008 season.

Yankees sell Rasner’s contract to Japan (AP)

Babe Was Roidless — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:40:18 +0000

Yankees sell Rasner’s contract to Japan (AP)
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement in principle to sell right-hander Darrell Rasner’s contract to a Japanese team. The Yankees will receive $1 million from the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Pacific League. Matt Sosnick, Rasner’s agent, said they approached the Yankees about the possibility of a deal.

How about the Astros signing both Pettitte and Wolf?

I have so many good ideas that some days I don’t even know where to start. Drayton McLane was saying the other day how much he enjoys my advice on running the Astros.

Gardenhire signs extension to manage Twins

Babe Was Roidless — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:40:30 +0000

Gardenhire signs extension to manage Twins

Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire has signed a contract extension that links him to the American League team through the 2011 season.

Tigers not actively shopping Ordonez

Babe Was Roidless — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:40:59 +0000

Tigers not actively shopping Ordonez
Tigers not actively shopping Ordonez While the Tigers noted increased trade talks in recent days as baseball’s free agency hunt heats up, their stance on their most speculated trade target remains the same.

Yankees make big offer to CC
Yankees make big offer to CC The Yankees made a record-breaking six-year, $140 million offer to free-agent starter CC Sabathia on Friday as the first part of their plan to overhaul their starting rotation, Hank Steinbrenner, one of the team’s co-chairmen, confirmed.

Hot Stove roundup: Yanks break ice
Hot Stove roundup: Yanks break ice Yankees fans can always count on their club to kick off the free-agent signing season with gusto, and they didn’t disappoint Friday night, offering left-hander CC Sabathia a record six-year, $140 million deal.

Tolegian: 10 best free agents

Babe Was Roidless — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:40:31 +0000

Tolegian: 10 best free agents
It’s shopping season for MLB teams, and the shelves are full of goodies. Aram Tolegian ranks the 10 hottest toys on the GM wish list.

Braves’ Wren says he won’t sweeten offer for Padres’ Peavy
Frank Wren says the Atlanta Braves won’t sweeten their offer to the San Diego Padres for Jake Peavy, forcing the team to look elsewhere in its search for pitching help.

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Braves out of Peavy sweepstakes
The Atlanta Braves are out of the Jake Peavy sweepstakes.