Articles filed under MLB
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Kent calls it a career after 17 yearsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- A tearful Jeff Kent announced his retirement Thursday after a 17-year major league career. The 40-year-old second baseman paused several times to gather h...
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Ex-Sox Iguchi returns to JapanJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - TOKYO -- Infielder Tadahito Iguchi returned to Japanese baseball Tuesday, signing a three-year deal with Bobby Valentine's Chiba Lotte Marines. Iguchi, who spent four se...
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Cardinals' Glaus to miss three monthsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals third baseman Troy Glaus is expected to be sidelined for three months after arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. Glaus will begin physical ...
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Like Obama, White Sox issue call for serviceJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Just like their fan in the Oval Office, the Chicago White Sox are issuing a call to service. Following President Barack Obama's lead, team officials announced Wednesday ...
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Kent to announce retirement at 40Jan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Jeff Kent plans to announce his retirement from baseball on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. He spent 17 years in the major leagues and leaves as the career ho...
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Wuertz, Cubs avoid arbitrationJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Another winter, another season of arbitration peace for the Cubs. The Cubs on Tuesday agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with reliever Michael Wuertz, avoiding...
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Howard asks for $18 mil in arbitrationJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process beg...
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Gregg, Cubs reach deal on $4.2 million contractJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - The Cubs are saving a lot of money at their closer's spot this year. Whether they get a bargain or not remains to be seen. As expected, the Cubs agreed Monday on a one-y...
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Papelbon agrees to $6.25 mil deal with Red SoxJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - BOSTON -- Closer Jonathan Papelbon and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $6.25 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Left-hander Javier Lopez agr...
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Jenks agrees to 1-year dealJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - The White Sox haven't taken a player to a salary arbitration hearing since 1995, when they won their case against starting pitcher Alex Fernandez. Given their history av...