Archive for November, 2007
Pitching prize: Santana the hot topic as winter meetings approach (AP)
The Johan Santana sweepstakes have already started. Now, get ready for an all-out shopping spree at baseball’s winter meetings. Trade talks involving the Minnesota Twins ace — and several other stars — figure to heat up when the annual swap meet begins Monday in Nashville, Tenn. Miguel Cabrera, Andruw Jones and Miguel Tejada also might […]
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Yankees saying little about trade talks involving Santana (AP)
The New York Yankees were quiet Friday about the status of the trade talks involving Minnesota Twins left-hander Johan Santana. The Yankees and Boston Red Sox are considered among the favorites to add the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner to their starting rotation. New York senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner said Friday outside Legends […]
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Yanks will get chance to better BoSox offer for Johan (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Yankees believe that if the Boston Red Sox were on the brink of acquiring Johan Santana that…
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Hot stove philosophies align regardless of payroll (Yahoo! Sports)
Teams head to the Winter Meetings determined to hoard prospects while thinking twice about mortgaging the future for high-salaried veterans.
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Seeking Santana: After finalizing deal, Posada says Yanks need an ace (AP)
The way Jorge Posada sees it, the New York Yankees must add an ace to their rotation. That’s why he wants Johan Santana pitching in pinstripes next year. “We need a No. 1,” Posada said Thursday after the All-Star catcher finalized his new contract with the Yankees. “I would love to have him.” New York […]
Posted: November 29th, 2007.
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Posada inks four-year deal with Yanks (PA SportsTicker)
Jorge Posada will continue to be a staple behind the plate for the New York Yankees.
Posted: November 29th, 2007.
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Posada and Yankees finalize $52.4 million, 4-year contract (AP)
Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees finalized their $52.4 million, four-year contract on Thursday, more than two weeks after the All-Star catcher and the team reached a preliminary agreement on the deal. Posada gets $13.1 million in each of the four seasons, the highest average salary for a catcher.
Posted: November 29th, 2007.
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Yanks could go after Rowand (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Yankees are apparently willing to consider moving Melky Cabrera because they told the agent for…
Posted: November 29th, 2007.
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Winter dealings (Yahoo! Sports)
The free-agent pickings are slim, so blockbuster trades could take center stage in Nashville.
Posted: November 28th, 2007.
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Rays are brimming with young talent (SportingNews.com)
Where do you turn for young talent? The Devil Rays. Another team possibly overloaded with young talent is the Dodgers.
Posted: November 28th, 2007.
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