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Author: Mike Lederer

Mike Lederer is the Sports Director at WICD in Champaign, IL. He graduated with a M.S. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University and completed his undergraduate work at Lehigh University. During his time at Lehigh, Lederer was the host of the “Two-Hour Drill” sports talk radio show on WLVR 91.3 FM and was also the play-by-play voice for www.lehighsports.com. Lederer has also worked as a web reporter for KEYE CBS in Austin, Texas, where he covered several sports stories including the Roger Clemens perjury trial.

Tampa Bay Rays sign OF Manny Ramirez

It was a busy Friday evening for the AL East Champion Tampa Bay Rays. The team announced they have signed outfielder Manny Ramirez to a 1-year $2 million contract according to Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman.

Tampa Bay Rays sign OF Johnny Damon

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed outfielder Johnny Damon to a 1-year deal worth $5.25 million. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman was the first to report the deal late Friday evening. The deal includes an additional $750,000 in attendance bonuses.

Angels acquire Vernon Wells

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Toronto Blue Jays have completed a 3-player trade that will send outfielder Vernon Wells and cash considerations to Anaheim for catcher Mike Napoli and outfielder Juan Rivera. The deal was first reported Friday […]

Twins sign P Carl Pavano

The Minnesota Twins have re-signed pitcher Carl Pavano to a 2-year deal worth $16.5 million. Pavano had been the top rated starting pitcher left on the market. His services were being heavily pursued by both the Twins and the Washington […]