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.
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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 […]
Judge schedules hearing about Bonds
The Barry Bonds saga continues. It’s never ending – the next trial will start March 21. Today, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston will hear arguments today to determine, “what evidence tied to Bonds’ personal trainer Greg Anderson should be […]
Cleveland Browns hire Dick Jauron as Defensive Coordinator
The Cleveland Browns have hired Dick Jauron as their new defensive coordinator. Jauron, 60, was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 and was seen as one of the leading candidates for their vacant coordinator spot. The […]
Mariners grab Gerut and Robertson
The Seattle Mariners have agreed to minor league deals with two players. The M’s will bring in outfielder Jody Gerut and left-hander Nate Robertson to spring training. The Mariners have 19 non-roster invitees coming to their major league camp. Gerut […]
Breaking: Yankees sign OF Andruw Jones
The New York Yankees have signed outfielder Andruw Jones to a 1-year deal worth $2 million. The deal includes an additional $1.2 million in performance based incentives. More to come…
Davis Love III named Ryder Cup Captain
Despite Europe winning six of the last eight matchups, including last October in Wales, Davis Love III’s plans to return the Cup to American soil. Love was introduced Thursday as the next American captain for the 2012 Ryder Cup. He […]
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 […]
Carmelo Anthony not traded, New Jersey Nets done
It might go down in history as the trade that never was. The three-team blockbuster deal to bring Anthony to New Jersey ended Wednesday night – with a surprising turn of events. Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov told the team to […]