MLB baseball diamond headlines
Pedroia named AL MVP
Where was Dustin Pedroia when he learned that he was the Most Valuable Player of the American League? Most fittingly, the second baseman of the Boston Red Sox was on his way to the gym.
Author: Ian Browne (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:37:00 EDT)
Cubs, Dempster agree to four-year deal
All-Star right-hander Ryan Dempster agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal on Tuesday to remain with the Cubs, including a $14 million player option for the 2012 season. He gets a $4 million signing bonus.
Author: Nick Zaccardi (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:07:00 EDT)
Seattle expected to tab Wakamatsu
The new manager of the Mariners will be revealed Wednesday at Safeco Field, and multiple sources are reporting that it's Don Wakamatsu.
Author: Doug Miller (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:32:00 EDT)
Burnett set to receive offer from Yanks
While the Yankees wait for an answer from CC Sabathia, the organization will move forward on at least one more free-agent pitching front, reportedly preparing an offer for right-hander A.J. Burnett.
Author: Bryan Hoch (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:10:00 EDT)
Padres not ruling out Braves for Peavy
With the Cubs signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year deal on Tuesday, the Padres' latest trade partner for Jake Peavy might no longer be in the market. That means, GM Kevin Towers says, that the Padres might revisit the Braves for a possible deal.
Author: Corey Brock (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:28:00 EDT)
Brewers waiting on Sabathia
With CC Sabathia exploring the open market, the Brewers are waiting, while GM Doug Melvin has yet to hear back from the hurler's agents.
Author: Adam McCalvy (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:41:00 EDT)
With each year, Pujols cements status
With every feat, every streak, every award, it becomes clearer. Albert Pujols is not simply a star of his time. He is one for the ages.
Author: Matthew Leach (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:30:00 EDT)
Price set to be starter in 2009
On Tuesday, Andrew Friedman put the kibosh on any notions David Price might be in the bullpen, when the Rays' executive vice president of baseball operations said: "He's definitely a starter. He's definitely going to be a starter."
Author: Bill Chastain (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:52:00 EDT)
Nationals a factor in pursuit of Teixeira
The Nationals still are players in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, and free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson has interest in playing in Washington.
Author: Bill Ladson (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:10:00 EDT)
Pedro, Mets return gig unlikely
Three weeks after Pedro Martinez filed for free agency, his agent has repeated essentially what former Mets coach Guy Conti said last month -- that Martinez wants to extend his career and return to the Mets. Interest reiterated hardly is interest reciprocated, however.
Author: Marty Noble (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:42:00 EDT)
Griffey named public diplomacy envoy
Ken Griffey Jr. has been named a public diplomacy envoy Tuesday by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Author: Mike Scarr (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:59:00 EDT)
Dempster deal may turn market
By signing a contract at $13 million a year on Tuesday, Ryan Dempster may have impacted the salaries offered to other big-name free agents on the market, including A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe.
Author: Tom Singer (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:15:00 EDT)
Swisher anticipates a fresh start
Nick Swisher is doing his best to shrug off his disappointing 2008 season, in which not much seemed to go right. Next year may already be off to a better start, as the newest Yankee still hasn't stopped pinching himself.
Author: Bryan Hoch (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:14:00 EDT)
Offers to Burnett will affect Jays' plan
The Blue Jays plan on making a push to re-sign right-hander A.J. Burnett, but are currently waiting to see what kind of proposals the hard-throwing pitcher receives from his other suitors. If Toronto isn't able to retain Burnett, the club might not make a run at any other free-agent starters.
Author: Jordan Bastian (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:52:00 EDT)
Cubs showing interest in KC's Teahen
Now that the Cubs have taken care of their first offseason priority and have re-signed Ryan Dempster, the next move is to find a left-handed bat for the middle of the order. The Kansas City Star reported that the Cubs are targeting Royals outfielder Mark Teahen as a possible solution.
Author: Carrie Muskat (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EDT)
Royals' GM mum on Teahen rumors
Is Mark Teahen in the Chicago Cubs' sights? The Cubs are turning their attention to a left-handed bat, which could include Teahen or David DeJesus. Both Royals outfielders have reportedly raised the interest of the Cubs previously.
Author: Dick Kaegel (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:00 EDT)
Pedroia standing tall as AL MVP
This one is for everybody who doesn't weigh enough to play professional football and isn't tall enough to play professional basketball. It turns out that there is still room at the very top of the sports world for somebody who, even by the standards of the general population, is something very different from big.
Author: (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:43:00 EDT)
Morneau runner-up in AL MVP tally
Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer finished second and fourth, respectively, in voting for the American League MVP Award.
Author: Kelly Thesier (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:43:00 EDT)
Youkilis finishes third in AL MVP race
In the aftermath of finishing third in the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis had a big smile on his face.
Author: Ian Browne (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:04:00 EDT)
Hamilton falls short in AL MVP voting
Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton finished seventh Tuesday in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, won by Boston's Dustin Pedroia. Hamilton received two third-place votes for his highest placement on any ballot.
Author: T.R. Sullivan (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:24:00 EDT)
Pedroia left off one ballot
When it comes to voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, two newspaper writers from all 14 AL cities fill out a ballot with 10 players.
Author: Ian Browne (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:18:00 EDT)
Tigers interested in lefty Beimel
Add Joe Beimel to the list of left-handed relievers the Tigers have explored. The club has been in touch with his agent and shown interest, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Author: Jason Beck (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:40:00 EDT)
Pujols helping to bring MLS to St. Louis
A day after he was named the National League's Most Valuable Player, Albert Pujols announced that he has joined the ownership group for a prospective Major League Soccer expansion franchise in St. Louis. The group, St. Louis Soccer United, hopes to have a team playing in the area in 2011.
Author: Matthew Leach (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:47:00 EDT)
D-backs express interest in Vazquez
The D-backs have had informal conversations with the agent for free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez and are expected to have more detailed discussions later this week.
Author: Steve Gilbert (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:54:00 EDT)
Rockies ponder Spring Training future
The departure of the White Sox from their Spring Training home in Tucson, Ariz., has the Rockies kicking into high gear efforts to figure out their Spring Training future.
Author: Thomas Harding (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:39:00 EDT)
Braves shift offseason pitching strategy
Now that the starting pitching options have started to dwindle on the free-agent market, it's even easier to understand why the Braves worked so hard in an attempt to acquire Jake Peavy.
Author: Mark Bowman (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:36:00 EDT)
'Veterans' initiative brings in funds
Major League Baseball and the McCormick Foundation have raised nearly $6 million for veterans and their families through the "Welcome Back Veterans" Initiative, the Foundation announced Tuesday.
Author: Jim Molony (Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:39:00 EDT)
Crowning achievement: Pujols NL MVP
The National League's best player has also been named its most valuable. Albert Pujols' magnificent season earned him his second NL Most Valuable Player Award. Pujols' 369 points bested the 308 points garnered by Philadelphia's Ryan Howard, who beat him out by a narrow margin to win the 2006 MVP.
Author: Matthew Leach (Published: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:38:00 EDT)
Yanks to open Stadium against Cubs
Before the regular season even begins, Yankee Stadium's new turnstiles will spin for the first times. The Yankees announced on Monday that gates will open to fans for a pair of exhibition games against the Chicago Cubs on April 3 and 4.
Author: Bryan Hoch (Published: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:42:00 EDT)
Fans can relive Phillies' title with DVD
After waiting 28 years to watch their team win a second World Series title, Phillies fans are about to get the chance to celebrate as often as they wish.
Author: Ken Mandel (Published: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:04:00 EDT)
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