by on December 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

ESPN’s Howard Bryant Says Bud Selig and MLB Owners Want a Salary Cap

ESPN’s Howard Bryant Says Bud Selig and MLB Owners Want a Salary Cap
Historically, 2000 was a significant year in baseball. It was the last year there was even a hint of equality in the sport. The Yankees had the highest payroll ( mil), and the team 20th in payroll was the Houston Astros ( million). The million difference was not that wide a chasm. In 2010, [...]
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2010: The Year in Review
A look back at banned things, the AP stylebook, Dutch hip-hop, Nic Cage, and more A look back at banned things, the AP stylebook, Dutch hip-hop, Nic Cage, and more
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Phillips returns to Alabama as assistant
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama and major league player Andy Phillips has returned to his alma mater as an assistant baseball coach. Phillips was announced Wednesday as the Crimson Tide’s hitting coach. The Demopolis native played in three College World Series from 1996-1999 with Alabama.
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by on December 24, 2010 Leave a Comment

Charley Walters: ESPN’s Jon Gruden says little about his coaching future

Charley Walters: ESPN’s Jon Gruden says little about his coaching future
Before Jon Gruden got an up-close look at the Vikings on Monday night, I asked the ESPN analyst, who coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl championship seven years ago, whether he would consider coaching the Vikings.
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NFL Power Rankings: Despite Shaky Performance, Patriots Remain on Top
What a week it was in the NFL. Seven more road teams won, including, yes, the Detroit Lions!
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A year to savor for the underdogs in sports
Decades of frustration gave way to wild celebrations across the United States this year as three struggling teams won their professional league championships to give new hope to the battlers in an age where money and commercialism rule supreme.
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by on December 22, 2010 Leave a Comment

Renteria’s agent says quotes were “inaccurate representation”

Renteria’s agent says quotes were “inaccurate representation”
Edgar Renteria‘s agent is doing his best best to soften the blow of his client’s recent quotes about San Francisco’s “disrespectful” one-year, million contract offer. The agent, Barry Meister, contacted the Giants’ front office on Friday and called the comments an “inaccurate representation” of the veteran’s shortstop’s feelings. Meister said that Renteria is still…
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NFL: Falcons clinch playoff spot before kickoff
The Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched National Football League playoff berths, and neither team even needed to win.Atlanta got in because the Philadelphia Eagles rallied to beat the New York Giants 38-31. With…
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by on December 19, 2010 Leave a Comment

Big deal: Cliff Lee says $120 million was enough

Big deal: Cliff Lee says 0 million was enough
To hear some people in baseball talk, they may have to hold a benefit to make sure Cliff Lee has enough left in his bank account for retirement.
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by on December 16, 2010 Leave a Comment

RED SOX: Source says Crawford headed to Boston

RED SOX: Source says Crawford headed to Boston
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Outfielder Carl Crawford has reached a preliminary agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a 2 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Cliff Lee the Anti-Cashman: Market Price For “Comfort” Worth Million
You know when athletes say ?it isn?t all about the money?? Well, that usually mean
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Carl Crawford: The Boston Red Sox Get Tampa Bay Rays’ Heart and Soul
Carl Crawford, the best-ever Tampa Bay Ray is gone. He’s now with the Boston Red Sox. The Rays will never need a team cardiologist. Boston has the Rays’ heart. The Rays won’t need a team chaplain. Boston has the Rays’ soul. To put it in the easiest terms, Carl Crawford was simply the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Rays. He was their all-time best: best player, best teammate, best guy with the …
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by on December 13, 2010 Leave a Comment

La Russa says Pujols deal

La Russa says Pujols deal
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tony La Russa predicts a contract extension for Cardinals star Albert Pujols will come either before spring training or after the season — nothing in between. read more
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Lions draft watch: Playoffs are coming soon
It took awhile, but I found a smidgen of good news in Sunday’s loss. (Plus five possible draft targets.)
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by on December 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

Justin Morneau of Minnesota Twins says he’ll be ready for spring training

Justin Morneau of Minnesota Twins says he’ll be ready for spring training
Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says there is no doubt in his mind he will be ready for spring training.
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Twins Win Right To Negotiate With Japan’s Nishioka
The Minnesota Twins have 30 days to sign Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka after submitting the highest bid for his negotiating rights.
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by on November 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Morneau says he’ll be ready for spring training

Morneau says he’ll be ready for spring training
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says there is no doubt in his mind he will be ready for spring training.
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Morneau says he’ll be ready for spring training
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says there is no doubt in his mind he will be ready for spring training.
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Morneau says he’ll be ready for spring training
Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau held an autograph signing as part of his winter coat drive on Saturday, and the first fan showed up to get in line at 5:30 a.m., about 5½ hours before the event was scheduled to begin.
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Justin Morneau: ‘No doubt in my mind I’ll be ready for spring training’
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says there is no doubt in his mind he will be ready for spring training.
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