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Entries from January 2009

Congressmen want Citigroup out of Citi Field Reps.

January 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Congressmen want Citigroup out of Citi Field Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Ted Poe sent a letter to new Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Thursday, urging the government to demand the company drop its $400 million, 20-year agreement for naming rights to the Mets’ ballpark.

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Dye unfazed by plethora of trade rumors Dye

January 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Dye unfazed by plethora of trade rumors Dye unfazed by plethora of trade rumors Despite a handful of rumors putting him in a variety of different uniforms this offseason, White Sox slugger Jermaine Dye is once again preparing to call U.S. Cellular Field […]

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Torre not apologizing for controversial ‘The Yankee Years’

January 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Torre not apologizing for controversial ‘The Yankee Years’ Don’t expect an apology because Joe Torre is standing by everything he says in his new book.

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Dye unfazed by plethora of trade rumors Dye

January 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Dye unfazed by plethora of trade rumors Dye unfazed by plethora of trade rumors Despite a handful of rumors putting him in a variety of different uniforms this offseason, White Sox slugger Jermaine Dye is once again preparing to call U.S. Cellular Field […]

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A’s and Springer, 40, agree on $3M deal

January 29th, 2009 · No Comments

A’s and Springer, 40, agree on $3M deal (AP) Right-hander Russ Springer agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Thursday that is worth about $3 million, joining his eighth major league team as he heads into his 17th season. Springer went 2-1 with a 2.32 ERA […]

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Olney: Veterans faced with reality check Visit ESPN.com

January 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Olney: Veterans faced with reality check Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.

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Izturis, Angels avoid arbitration with $1.6M deal Read

January 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Izturis, Angels avoid arbitration with $1.6M deal Read full story for latest details.

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Feds in Bonds case pressure trainer with raid

January 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Feds in Bonds case pressure trainer with raid The feds raided the house of the mother-in-law of Barry Bonds’ trainer, Greg Anderson.

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In Torre’s Book, Rodriguez Comments Stand Out Joe

January 26th, 2009 · No Comments

In Torre’s Book, Rodriguez Comments Stand Out Joe Torre’s book, “The Yankee Years,” includes criticism of Alex Rodriguez, baseball’s highest-paid player.

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Veteran outfielder Mackowiak to get shot with Mets

January 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Veteran outfielder Mackowiak to get shot with Mets Versatile outfielder Rob Mackowiak and the Mets finalized a minor league contract Monday.

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