Archive for January, 2008
Inside Dish: Spring’s injury-related story lines (SportingNews.com)
A look at the most significant injury-related stories this spring, including Joe Crede and Rich Harden.
Posted: January 30th, 2008.
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White Sox Team Report ()
The word “swagger” continues to be thrown around by general manager Ken Williams as spring training draws near.
So when asked about his team’s chances in the American League Central against what seems to be juggernauts in both Detroit and Cleveland, Williams was once again walking the thin line between confidence and cockiness.
”I think we have […]
Posted: January 30th, 2008.
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Red Sox acquire reliever Aardsma for 2 Class-A pitchers (AP)
The Red Sox obtained reliever David Aardsma from the Chicago White Sox for Willy Mota and Miguel Socolovich on Monday in a trade involving three right-handed pitchers. Aardsma started last season with Chicago and went 2-1 with a 6.40 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 32 1-3 innings over 25 relief outings. In the second half […]
Posted: January 28th, 2008.
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Red Sox acquire Aardsma (PA SportsTicker)
The Boston Red Sox on Monday acquired righthanded reliever David Aardsma from the Chicago White Sox for a pair of minor league pitchers.
Posted: January 28th, 2008.
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White Sox general manager Ken Williams sees better days ahead after disappointing season (AP)
Big splashes? There were few. But Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams believes he created enough ripples to turn the tide after a 72-win season. No, he didn’t land Torii Hunter or Miguel Cabrera. Aaron Rowand did not rejoin his old team, either. Even so, Williams believes he did enough to turn the White […]
Posted: January 25th, 2008.
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Beane’s blueprint calls for pinching pennies (Yahoo! Sports)
Innovative Oakland A’s GM has flooded his organization with low-priced, unproven pitchers rather than overpaying dubious free agents.
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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AP NewsBreak: Yankees set another payroll record (AP)
The Yankees did finish first in something last year — spending. While their streak of AL East titles ended at nine, the Yankees wound up with a record payroll of $218.3 million. The World Series champion Boston Red Sox were a distant second at $155.4 million, according to information received by clubs from the commissioner’s […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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Salary dispute could be first chapter in Howard’s end (SportingNews.com)
With team and player $3 million apart and headed to salary arbitration, this is a crucial time in the Phillies’ relationship with slugger Ryan Howard.
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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White Sox sign Dotel to 2-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Reliever Octavio Dotel and the Chicago White Sox agreed on an $11 million, two-year contract, bolstering a…
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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White Sox add to bullpen with $11 million, 2-year deal for Dotel (AP)
Right-hander Octavio Dotel and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday on an $11-million, two-year contract, bolstering a bullpen that ranked among the majors’ worst last season. The 34-year-old Dotel spent last season with the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves, but a shoulder injury limited him to only 33 appearances and 30 2-3 innings.
Posted: January 22nd, 2008.
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