Articles filed under Baseball
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Cubs won't dwell on losing out on free agent MatsuiNov 30, 2007 10:00 pm - The Cubs appeared disappointed but not disheartened Friday about losing out to the Houston Astros in the free-agent battle for second baseman Kaz Matsui. The Astros have...
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Report: Astros beat Cubs to MatsuiNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Did the Houston Astros steal a free agent away from the Cubs or save the Cubs from themselves? That question apparently will be answered over the next three years. The A...
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Be surprised only if there's any surprisesNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Talk to enough people in and around baseball and you'll get dozens of different notions about what's going to be in the Mitchell Report. But one fairly common opinion is...
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Skiles: Players aren't tuning me outNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - A popular perception around the NBA is that Bulls coach Scott Skiles comes with an expiration date. The biggest reason for this might be Skiles' experience in Phoenix, w...
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Sox finalize contract for reliever LinebrinkNov 28, 2007 10:00 pm - White Sox general manager Kenny Williams on Wednesday said it took him "two seconds'' to get over the sting of free-agent center fielder Torii Hunter signing with the Lo...
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Linebrink gets $19 million from White SoxNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - In need of some middle relief help, the Chicago White Sox signed right-handed pitcher Scott Linebrink to a four-year deal worth $19 million. As expected, the Sox also re...
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Feeling right at home, Wood stays with CubsNov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - Kerry Wood made it quite simple. "Chicago's my home," he said Monday. "That's where I want to be. That's where I call home. It's a pretty easy decision. "It's a little t...
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Raines, Justice first-timers on Hall ballotNov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Tim Raines and David Justice head 11 first-time candidates on the baseball writers' 2008 Hall of Fame ballot, joining Mark McGwire, Rich Gossage, Jim Rice an...
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How much was the World Series worth?Nov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - A full World Series share was worth more than $300,000 for the Boston Red Sox, down from the record $362,173 set by the St. Louis Cardinals last year. Here's a glance at...
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Who should close for the Cubs in 2008?Nov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - What's your reaction to the Cubs giving Kerry Wood a new $4.2 million contract with additional incentives and a chance to win the closer job? Do you believe he can beat ...