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Entries from December 2008

Injury might end Bernie’s Classic quest Injury may

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Injury might end Bernie’s Classic quest Injury may end Bernie’s Classic quest Former New York Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams apparently injured his quad playing for Carolina in Puerto Rico, according to the New York Journal News. The 40-year-old Williams is trying to get […]

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AL champion Rays sign right-handed reliever Nelson Right-handed

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments

AL champion Rays sign right-handed reliever Nelson Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Rays Tuesday.

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Jays agree to minor league deal with Barrett

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Jays agree to minor league deal with Barrett Catcher Michael Barrett has agreed to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney is reporting.

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Cabrera finalizes one-year deal with Nationals Read full

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Cabrera finalizes one-year deal with Nationals Read full story for latest details.

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2008 Year in Review: The Surprising Rise of

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

2008 Year in Review: The Surprising Rise of the Rays The Tampa Bay Rays ultimately did not win the World Series, but their shocking rise to the baseball elite was certainly the major leagues’ story of the year.

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ESPN.com has launched many new baseball widgets that

December 28th, 2008 · No Comments

ESPN.com has launched many new baseball widgets that offer scores, stats, and news

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A’s interested in Abreu, Anderson Abreu, Anderson could

December 28th, 2008 · No Comments

A’s interested in Abreu, Anderson Abreu, Anderson could fit Looking to add a left-handed bat with some pop, the A’s reportedly would be interested in Bobby Abreu or Garret Anderson if they were unable to sign Jason Giambi. […]

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OK to pray Steinbrenners onto Skid Row –

December 27th, 2008 · No Comments

OK to pray Steinbrenners onto Skid Row — then confess After wrestling your moral dilemma for you, Ray Ratto says it’s probably OK to pray for poverty for the Steinbrenner family — as long as your supreme being allows do-overs.

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Astros’ second-half surge not enough Astros’ second-half surge

December 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Astros’ second-half surge not enough Astros’ second-half surge not enough After a tough beginning to 2008, the Astros recovered with a surge in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to keep Houston from falling short of the playoffs. […]

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Yankees Defend Spending as Almost a Public Service

December 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Yankees Defend Spending as Almost a Public Service After another major signing, the Yankees’ president, Randy Levine, surveyed the criticism of the club and said that a really good Yankee team is good for baseball.

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