Archive for December, 2006
2007 Draft Q&A: Chris Epps
A toolsy, athletic outfielder out of Dunwoody High School in Georgia, Chris Epps has recently made giant leaps on the draft charts. He’s impressed scouts with his strong throwing arm and potent bat, making him one of the draft’s most complete packages. We recently sat down with Chris for a Q&A session.
Posted: December 28th, 2006.
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Angels sign Hillenbrand to one-year deal
Free-agent first baseman Shea Hillenbrand has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, FOXSports.com has learned.
Posted: December 26th, 2006.
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Red Sox agree to deal with Runelvys Hernandez, mull earlier Patriots Day start
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a minor league contract on Friday with pitcher Runelvys Hernandez, who was released this month by the Kansas City Royals.
The 28-year-old right-hander was 6-10 with a 6.48 ERA in 21 starts last season and has a 25-33 career record with a 5.33 ERA. His best season was his rookie [...]
Posted: December 22nd, 2006.
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Foulke would be fourth new Indian reliever
The reconstruction of the Indians’ bullpen continues.
Posted: December 22nd, 2006.
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Brian Bannister - #40 - Pitcher - 6′2″ - 202lbs
The Blue Jays have opened up their pocketbooks this off-season, re-signing Vernon Wells and inking Frank Thomas. …[more]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Boras says he’s working with Epstein to finalize Drew
J.D. Drew’s agent said the outfielder doesn’t have any physical ailments that would prevent his contract with the Boston Red Sox from being finalized.
Scott Boras, who represents Drew, reached a preliminary agreement with the Red Sox on Dec. 5 for a $70 million, five-year contract. The Boston Herald reported Saturday that the outfielder’s medical exam [...]
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Good off-season decisions go a long way
There’s a right way to build a team, and there’s definitely a wrong way. With their wealth of baseball knowledge and their ability to go after the right players, Kevin Kennedy points to the Cardinals braintrust of Walt Jocketty and Tony LaRussa as a positive example.
Posted: December 21st, 2006.
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Boras: ‘J.D. is healthy’
J.D. Drew’s agent said the outfielder doesn’t have any physical ailments that would prevent his contract with the Boston Red Sox from being finalized.
Scott Boras, who represents Drew, reached a preliminary agreement with the Red Sox on Dec. 5 for a $70 million, five-year contract. The Boston Herald reported Saturday that the outfielder’s medical exam [...]
Posted: December 20th, 2006.
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Lions get bid money from Red Sox
The Seibu Lions have received the $51.1 million the Boston Red Sox bid for the right to negotiate with star pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka.
The Pacific League team received the money in a bank transfer from the Red Sox on Wednesday, according to club officials.
Team president Hidekazu Ota said the money will be put to good use.
“It [...]
Posted: December 20th, 2006.
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Report: Yanks, Igawa reach deal
The Yankees are loading up on lefties.
Posted: December 19th, 2006.
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