Archive for December, 2007
Clemens welcome to speak at Texas coaches convention (AP)
Roger Clemens is still welcome at a convention of Texas high school baseball coaches. The group reconsidered its invitation after Clemens was mentioned prominently in the Mitchell Report on steroids. On Monday, the coaches said they found no reason to prevent the star pitcher from addressing their annual meeting next month.
Posted: December 31st, 2007.
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A-Rod deals harsh blow to Boras’ ego (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Daily News columnist John Harper wrote Sunday that agent Scott Boras is still reeling from the the…
Posted: December 30th, 2007.
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Yanks tell Cano to cease winter league play (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Yankees ordered Robinson Cano to stop playing for his Dominican winter team because he had exceeded…
Posted: December 29th, 2007.
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Ex-Yankee Leyritz charged with DUI, killing another driver (AP)
Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Friday on charges of driving under the influence and killing a driver after his car crashed into hers. Leyritz was charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage, said Detective Kathy Collins, Fort Lauderdale police spokeswoman. He posted the $11,000 bond and was released from Broward County jail.
Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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Former Yankee Leyritz arrested on charges of DUI and killing another driver after fatal crash (AP)
Former Major League Baseball player Jim Leyritz was arrested Friday on charges of driving under the influence and killing another driver after his vehicle crashed into hers. Leyritz, who turned 44 on Thursday, faces charges of DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage, said Detective Kathy Collins, Fort Lauderdale police spokeswoman.
Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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MLB execs say Red Sox remain the favorite to land Santana (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Post, quoting multiple MLB executives, reported the Boston Red Sox reamin the favorite to get…
Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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Yankees finalize $3.75M, 1-year deal with reliever LaTroy Hawkins (AP)
The New York Yankees finalized a $3.75 million, one-year contract with LaTroy Hawkins on Thursday, strengthening their weak middle relief with the veteran right-hander. Hawkins, who turned 35 last Friday, was 2-5 with a 3.42 ERA last season for the Colorado Rockies. He made $3.25 million and Colorado declined a $3.75 million option, choosing to […]
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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Yankees sign RHP Hawkins (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Yankees bolstered their bullpen Thursday, signing righthander LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year contract.
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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Twins goal is to sign Santana, not trade him (Yahoo! Sports)
The trade talks with both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are stalemated, however, the President of the…
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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Diamond dominators (Yahoo! Sports)
A look at the top five teams of the 2007 season.
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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