ChiSox Quinton says he’s healthy
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ChiSox Quinton says he’s healthy
Every time he’s asked about his surgically repaired right wrist, Carlos Quentin holds it up in the air and has this response: “It’s great,” he says.
Sources: Varitek, BoSox reach agreement (AP)
The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their offseason bargain hunting Friday by reaching a preliminary agreement with catcher and captain Jason Varitek that pays him half as much in 2009 as he made last season. Varitek heads into his 13th major league season, all with the Red Sox, with a guaranteed $5 million for 2009 and a player option of $3 million or a team option of $5 million for 2010, two people…
Quentin healthy for spring training (AP)
Every time he’s asked about his surgically repaired right wrist, Carlos Quentin holds it up in the air and has this response: “It’s great,” he says. Quentin’s first season with the Chicago White Sox, one that saw him blossom into a surprising star with 36 homers and 100 RBIs, ended suddenly after a fit of frustration with a month to go.
Angels high on talent, depth of bullpen
In spite of losing a man who led the American League in saves three of the past four seasons, setting a Major League record with 62 in 2008, the Angels are confident their bullpen can be as good as ever in …
Torre stands by everything in new book (AP)
Don’t expect an apology, A-Rod. Joe Torre is standing by everything he says in his new book. “I really don’t think there’s anything in the book at all that’d I’d apologize for. I feel badly if people are taking it the wrong way. I’m not going to say I’m insensitive to it,” Torre said Friday night. “I think that’s what makes me who I am, because I have sensitivity.
Pirates give Maholm 3 years, $14.5M (AP)
Left-hander Paul Maholm avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing Friday to a $14.5 million, three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who also finalized a $1.5 million, one-year deal with free-agent utilityman Eric Hinske. Maholm’s agreement locks him up through his remaining arbitration years and includes a club option for 2012.
RHP Maine, Mets agree to 1 year, $2.6M (AP)
Pitcher John Maine and the New York Mets avoided salary arbitration, agreeing Friday on a $2.6 million, one-year contract. The figure was the midpoint of the $3 million Maine sought and the $2.2 million the Mets offered. The right-hander can earn an additional $25,000 if he pitches 200 or more innings.
Ben Sheets, a little luck could put Texas Rangers in playoff race
Maybe I’m crazy or just desperate to have something worth pumping sunshine. But it seems to me that with a healthy Ben Sheets as the ace, the Rangers could contend for the AL West title.
