Report: Chesapeake Bay cleanup would spur economy
(AP:RICHMOND, Va.) Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay watershed would create thousands of jobs and spur millions of dollars in economic activity in Virginia, Maryland and surrounding states, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said in a report Monday.
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Report: Chesapeake Bay cleanup would spur economy
Red Sox would gave draft choices if V-Mart leaves
Red Sox would gave draft choices if V-Mart leaves
The Boston Red Sox offered salary arbitration to catcher Victor Martinez, meaning they would receive draft choices as compensation if he completes his four-year, million contract with the Detroit Tigers. Boston also offered arbitration to third baseman Adrian Beltre and infielder Felipe Lopez. The Red Sox decided not to offer arbitration to infielder Mike Lowell, who has said he will retire …
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Batman Beyond’ flies into future
This week’s new releases for kids, teens and families: “Batman Beyond: The Complete Series” (Not rated, Warner Bros., .98): Bruce Wayne can’t be Batman forever. In an animated series set in the future, Wayne reluctantly takes Terry McGinnis under his wing, and a new Batman with a high-tech batsuit takes to the skies and streets of Gotham City.
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Reaction To The Victor Martinez Signing
Victor Martinez’s four-year, MM contract with the Tigers was finalized today. Now that the offseason’s first major free agent has left the market, there is no shortage of commentary about how this move impacts Martinez’s former club in Boston. A sampling… “The Tigers are paying Martinez with the expectation that he’ll be able to replicate the career of [Jorge] Posada,” writes The Providence …
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SWP WOULD CONSIDER LOAN MOVE
SWP WOULD CONSIDER LOAN MOVE
Shaun Wright-Phillips would consider going out on loan in January – but wants to finish his English career at Manchester City. The England winger has only made three Premier League appearances for the big-spenders this term, leading to speculation regarding his long-term future.
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Beltran would consider waiving no-trade
Beltran would consider waiving no-trade
Carlos Beltran would consider waiving his no-trade clause if the New York Mets approach him with a deal. The 33-year-old outfielder was limited to 64 games this year and 81 the previous season because of right knee injuries. He is owed .5 million in the final season of his contract. “When they approach me, I have to call my agent,” he said Thursday.
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Grand Disillusion
Grand Central gets grander, Penn Station stays penal: That is a rule of New York City.
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Major League Baseball Compensation List
NEW YORK (AP) — The compensation for 2010 free agents and potential free agents based on the 2009-10 rankings, compiled by the Elias Sports Bureau. The ranking standards were established jointly by the Player Relations Committee and MLB Players Association, to determine what draft choices are used as compensation for free agents under the 1981, 1985, 1996, 2002 and 2006 labor agreements between …
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Standard Liege Midfielder Steven Defour Would Turn Down Liverpool To Keep Alive Manchester United Ambitions
Standard Liege Midfielder Steven Defour Would Turn Down Liverpool To Keep Alive Manchester United Ambitions
Steven Defour would turn down a move to Liverpool in order to keep alive his dream of playing for Manchester United , Goal.com UK can reveal.
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Drogba: Anfield visit is always difficult
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says his team need to be wary of a resurgent Liverpool when they visit Anfield with the champions seeking to preserve a five-point lead at the summit.
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Bill Plaschke: Getting Davey Lopes back with the Dodgers would be a steal
Bill Plaschke: Getting Davey Lopes back with the Dodgers would be a steal
Former All-Star second baseman for the Dodgers is no longer the first base coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, and L.A. could certainly use him. I must make a rather pathetic confession. I have been stuck in a permanent cringe since the rather hideous moment the San Francisco Giants won the World Series.
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Jim Ingraham’s iChart: Sparky was game’s ultimate ambassador
There may never have been a nickname as fitting as the one given to George Lee Anderson.
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Neftali Feliz Named AL Rookie of the Year: Where He Ranks Among Last 10 Winners
Neftali Feliz is expected to be named the 2010 American League Rookie of the Year tomorrow, beating out Baltimore Orioles starter Brian Matusz and Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson. The Texas Rangers’ electric closer set a rookie record by saving 40 games, and helped lead his team to their first ever World Series appearance. That’s quite a debut. But where do his achievements rank …
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Man Utd legend Yorke: I always knew Rooney would stay
Man Utd legend Yorke: I always knew Rooney would stay
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