Archive for October, 2007
David Ortiz earns seventh perfect score in Elias rankings (AP)
Big Papi got a big score in baseball’s annual player rankings. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz became the seventh player to earn a perfect 100 in the annual statistical compilation issued Wednesday by the Elias Sports Bureau, which uses a formula players and owners negotiated in 1981. Ortiz, who helped the Red Sox sweep Colorado […]
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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White Sox decline options on Erstad and Myers (AP)
The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday declined club options for 2008 on infielder/outfielder Darin Erstad and left-hander Mike Myers. Erstad’s option was for $3.5 million and Myers’ was for $1.1 million’ Erstad’s one season with the White Sox was marred by injuries. He twice went to the disabled list and ended up batting .248 with […]
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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White Sox decline contract options on IF-OF Erstad, LHP Myers (PA SportsTicker)
The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday declined the 2008 contracts on infielder-outfielder Darin Erstad and lefthanded reliever Mike Myers.
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Developing news: Home-grown Red Sox are a hit (SportingNews.com)
Beware: Boston is rich and smart, and its vastly improved player development system had a big role in producing players for the 2007 World Series champs.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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White Sox could benefit from A-Rod’s decision (Yahoo! Sports)
Alex Rodriguez probably is too costly for Ken Williams’ off-season wish list, but the Chicago White Sox general…
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Angels, Dodgers have only a token interest in A-Rod (Yahoo! Sports)
A-Rod Nation turns its eyes to Southern California, home to two teams big on bucks and short on power.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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American League treating the NL as if it were a minor league (AP)
As the Boston Red Sox kept shooting double after double down the lines and into the gaps, the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees must be have wondered whether they would have flattened the Rockies, too. All four American League playoff teams might be better than any National League team this year.
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Crisp could move from Boston to Chicago (Yahoo! Sports)
Coco Crisp as the Chicago White Sox’s center fielder next season? There’s almost no doubt Boston Red Sox will…
Posted: October 28th, 2007.
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Crede cleared to resume baseball activity (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago White Sox solved one question Friday when they learned third baseman Joe Crede had been cleared for…
Posted: October 27th, 2007.
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True grit (Yahoo! Sports)
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has earned the respect of his players and his peers with a straightforward style and a loyalty to the truth.
Posted: October 27th, 2007.
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