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Mike Stanton makes spring debut in spectacular fashion
Spring training is designed to give pitchers enough time to prepare for the 162-game grind. If it were up to most Major League hitters, it would last no longer than a week. If it were up to Florida Marlins sophomore slugger Mike Stanton, it would probably last one game. And even that might be excessive. [...]
Alderson Explains Decision To Cut Oliver Perez
In the following video, courtesy of SNY, GM Sandy Alderson explains what led to the release of Oliver Perez early this morning at Digital Domain Park. WFAN is confirming that the Mets have released Oliver Perez. Perez was was informed as soon as he arrived at Digital Domain Park this morning, and then made the [...]
A’s closer Andrew Bailey suffers elbow injury in spring training game vs. Cleveland
A’s closer Andrew Bailey left Monday’s game against the Cleveland Indians with an apparent elbow injury suffered in the seventh inning of the A’s 9-8 loss. With one out in the bottom of the seventh, Bailey threw an 0-2 pitch and immediately grabbed his right elbow. Bailey left Goodyear Ballpark with head trainer Nick Paparesta [...]
Zack Greinke Has Rib Injury, Will Miss Beginning Of Season
When the Brewers traded a package of talent to the Royals in exchange for Zack Greinke, they were doing so to acquire an ace. Greinke was to lead a rotation that also includes Yovani Gallardo and Shaun Marcum, and shortly after the deal was made, the Brewers announced that Greinke would get the ball on [...]
Lance Berkman Agrees to One-Year Deal With Cardinals
Where he’ll fit in the defensive lineup — outfield, first base or somewhere else — remains to be seen, but that didn’t stop the St. Louis Cardinals from agreeing Saturday to terms on a one-year, $8 million deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Lance Berkman. It would be hard to think Berkman would unseat Albert [...]
Josh Beckett cleared for activity, won’t pitch Thursday
Josh Beckett passed his baseline concussion tests on Wednesday morning and was cleared for light activity. He won’t make his scheduled start on Thursday — prospect Stolmy Pimentel will start in his place — but he’s expected to take his next turn in the rotation. “They have to monitor his activity, but he’ll do some [...]
Donald Trump Shows Interest in Purchasing Majority Stake of New York Mets
Queens native Donald Trump wants to own the Mets. According to The New York Times, Trump contacted Mets principal owner Fred Wilpon to set up a face-to-face meeting to discuss the possibility of buying a majority stake in the club. No meeting has taken place yet. Last month, Wilpon announced that he was putting 25 [...]
Andy Pettitte To Announce Retirement After 16 Years
Andy Pettitte is announcing his retirement from professional baseball at the Yankee Stadium Friday after 16 years and five World Series championships. Andy Pettitte is not returning to the New York Yankees next season as he is set to announce his retirement at Yankee Stadium Friday. Pettitte has made known his decision not to play [...]
New York Yankees Agree To Minor League Deal With Freddy Garcia
Freddy Garcia, who has talked about how much he wants to play for the Yankees all off-season, has reached an agreement with the Yankees. The minor league deal was first reported by Jerry Crasnick, who also has the contract details – Freddy Garcia gets a $1.5M salary with $3.6M in possible incentives based on starts. [...]
Angels Acquire Vernon Wells for Napoli, Rivera
The Angels entered the offseason with money to spend and designs on nabbing a primo free agent position player, like Carl Crawford or Adrian Beltre, to invigorate a team that ranked 13th in the American League in wOBA and toward the middle of the pack in UZR. After Crawford inked with the Red Sox and [...]
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