by on December 10, 2010 Leave a Comment

Nationals sign Jayson Werth to $126 million contract

Nationals sign Jayson Werth to 6 million contract
The Washington Nationals signed free agent right fielder Jayson Werth to a massive 6 million, seven-year contract on Sunday, providing an explosive curtain raiser to Major League Baseball’s Winter meetings.
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Nationals ink OF Werth to multi-year deal
Washington, DC (Sports Network) – In a mild surprise, the Washington Nationals have reportedly signed former Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth to a multi-year contract.
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Nationals ink OF Werth to multi-year deal
Washington, DC (Sports Network) – In a mild surprise, the Washington Nationals have reportedly signed former Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth to a multi-year contract.
Read more on WZZM 13 Grand Rapids

Jayson Werth signs seven-year, 6 million free-agent deal with Washington Nationals
Werth averaged 29 home runs over last three seasons in Philadelphia.
Read more on The Express-Times

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by on December 10, 2010 Leave a Comment

Werth Takes His Talents To D.C., Phils’ Fans React

Werth Takes His Talents To D.C., Phils’ Fans React
It isn’t the same as LeBron, “taking his talents to South Beach,” but Jayson Werth’s decision to leave for the Nationals is raising eyebrows.
Read more on CBS Philadelphia

Carlisle: UConn record should stand for itself
The UConn women’s basketball team should surpass the all-gender college basketball 88-game winning streak set by the UCLA men’s basketball team. How should we treat it?
Read more on Ventura County Star

Steinbrenner misses cut; Gillick elected to Hall of Fame
George Steinbrenner, the iconic New York Yankees owner and Tampa philanthropist who died in July, isn’t headed yet to baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Read more on The Tampa Tribune

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by on December 8, 2010 Leave a Comment

Big deals: Werth to Nats, Padres-Bosox trade set

Big deals: Werth to Nats, Padres-Bosox trade set
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals got an early jump on baseball’s winter meetings. The Boston Red Sox were busy, too, completing their trade for Adrian Gonzalez.
Read more on San Diego Union-Tribune

Jayson Werth: Phils’ loss is Nationals’ 6 million gain
When Werth picked his 2011 team, it’s clear he was looking to hit the jackpot when he filed for free agency. He didn’t break that bank with the Phillies.
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MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Possible Deals for Kansas City Royals’ Zack Greinke
It’s been a busy couple of days on the MLB Hot Stove. We’ve seen Adrian Gonzalez traded to the Boston Red Sox. We watched the Washington Nationals sign Jayson Werth to a seven-year, 6 million contract. And that’s  before  the annual Winter Meetings, which start today in Orlando. One of the big names who’s most likely to find a new home this week is the Kansas City Royals’ ace Zack Greinke …
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by on December 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

Tony Paul: Tigers were never in the ballgame on Jayson Werth

Tony Paul: Tigers were never in the ballgame on Jayson Werth
While many of us continue to be baffled by that eye-popping, seven-year, 6 million contract the Nationals gave Jayson Werth, the Tigers didn’t seem that stunned.
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Column: Adam Dunn signing shows White Sox are serious about this
CHICAGO – Jerry Reinsdorf, wild man. 
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by on December 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

Big Deals: Werth To Nationals, Gonzalez To Red Sox

Big Deals: Werth To Nationals, Gonzalez To Red Sox
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals got an early jump on baseball’s winter meetings. The Boston Red Sox were busy, too, completing their trade for Adrian Gonzalez.
Read more on CBS New York

AP source: Yankees and Jeter agree to M deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter is keeping his pinstripes, just like everyone expected all along.
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Report: Iwakuma turns down Oakland A’s offer, returns to Japan
The Oakland A’s have reportedly lost out on another free agent as Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma, has decided to return to the Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League.
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by on December 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

BASEBALL: Nats sign Werth; Gonzalez to Sox almost done

BASEBALL: Nats sign Werth; Gonzalez to Sox almost done
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Free agent outfielder Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals reached a megadeal Sunday, a startling 6 million, seven-year contract that seemed to catch most everyone by surprise at baseball’s winter meetings.
Read more on New Haven Register

Big deals: Werth to Nats, Padres-Bosox trade set
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals got an early jump on baseball’s winter meetings. The Boston Red Sox were busy, too, completing their trade for Adrian Gonzalez.
Read more on WTHR Indianapolis

Big deals: Werth to Nats, Padres-Bosox trade set
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals got an early jump on baseball’s winter meetings. The Boston Red Sox were busy, too, completing their trade for Adrian Gonzalez.
Read more on WKBT La Crosse

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by on November 27, 2010 Leave a Comment

Phillies to offer Werth arbitration

Phillies to offer Werth arbitration
The Phillies said on Tuesday that they will offer arbitration to free-agent outfielder Jayson Werth. They will not, however, do the same for free-agent reliever Chad Durbin.
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Phils make sure they’ll get something if Werth walks
PHILADELPHIA — If the Phillies lose Jayson Werth to free agency, they have at least put themselves in position to have something to show for that loss.
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by on November 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

Werth faces uncertain future with Phils

Werth faces uncertain future with Phils
PHILADELPHIA — Whether or not Jayson Werth jogs out from the dugout to right field at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day, Friday April 1, 2011, won’t be known until he signs his name on a contract this winter.
Read more on The Times Herald

Amaro knows Werth will bring high price
PHILADELPHIA — Whether or not Jayson Werth jogs from the dugout to right field at Citizens Bank Park Opening Day, Friday April 1, 2011, won’t be known until he signs a contract this winter.
Read more on Delaware County Daily Times

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