Archive for November, 2007
Papers reportedly detailing Black Sox scandal heads to auction (AP)
A box containing thousands of rare documents, letters and memos that supposedly detail events surrounding the so-called Black Sox scandal of the 1919 World Series will be up for auction starting Monday at a suburban Chicago auction house. Experts say the material may offer more insight about the White Sox, whose alleged notorious actions during [...]
Posted: November 25th, 2007.
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White Sox signing of Linebrink a risky venture (Yahoo! Sports)
Baseball writer Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe believes the signing of reliever Scott Linebrink by the…
Posted: November 25th, 2007.
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Report: White Sox sign RHP Linebrink to four-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their porous bullpen by reportedly signing free-agent righthander Scott Linebrink to a four-year, $19 million contract.
Posted: November 23rd, 2007.
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Hunter’s deal with Angels took Rangers by surprise (Yahoo! Sports)
The Texas Rangers finished second to the Los Angeles Angels for a center fielder for the second year in a row.
Posted: November 23rd, 2007.
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Hunter signing another indication the Angels are in bold mode (Yahoo! Sports)
With the addition of Torii Hunter in center field, the Angels confirm their intention to compete with the top AL teams.
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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Hunter addition shows Angels are in bold mode (Yahoo! Sports)
With the addition of Torii Hunter in center field, the Angels confirm their intention to compete with the top AL teams.
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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Busy Angels acquire Hunter in second significant deal of week; may be more to come (AP)
New Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins has been busy this week, and there may be more wheeling and dealing on the way. The Angels agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract with free agent center fielder Torii Hunter on Wednesday, two days after they traded Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the Chicago [...]
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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Torii Hunter will give Los Angeles Angels new options, protection for Guerrero (AP)
Vladimir Guerrero finally will have some protection in the batting order. The Los Angeles Angels, who have been trying to land another strong hitter for several years, agreed to a five-year, $90 million deal Wednesday with free agent Torii Hunter, who hit .297 with 28 homers and drove in 107 runs for Minnesota this year.
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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CF Torii Hunter and Los Angeles Angels reach preliminary agreement on $90 million, 5-year deal (AP)
Outfielder Torii Hunter and the Los Angeles Angels reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday night on a $90 million, five-year contract. The deal is subject to Hunter passing a physical. Hunter obviously was surprised the Angels were even interested in him. On Nov. 22, the Angels agreed to a $50 million, five-year deal with Gary Matthews [...]
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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CF Torii Hunter and the Los Angeles Angels reach preliminary agreement on 5-year deal (AP)
Outfielder Torii Hunter and the Los Angeles Angels reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday night on a five-year contract thought to be worth at least $80 million. The agreement is subject to a physical. “They play the game the right way,” Hunter said. “They play hard-nosed baseball.” The 32-year-old becomes the much-needed hitter the AL West [...]
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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