Six Cardinals file for free agency
Filed Under (MLB News) by admin on 31-10-2008
Six Cardinals file for free agency
Six Cardinals file for free agency The six Cardinals who filed for free agency on Thursday were pitchers Braden Looper, Russ Springer and Ron Villone, infielders Felipe Lopez and Cesar Izturis and catcher Jason LaRue.
Brewers name Macha manager
Brewers name Macha manager Ken Macha, who guided the A’s to two AL West Division titles in four seasons, was named Thursday to be the 17th manager in Brewers franchise history.
Clutch catch eludes Iwamura
Clutch catch eludes Iwamura Throughout the World Series, Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura was seemingly involved in huge plays every night for the AL champs. His unsuccessful over-the-shoulder catch in Game 5 proved pivotal in the Rays’ defeat.
Tatis, Mets agree on one-year deal
Tatis, Mets agree on one-year deal The Mets announced on Thursday night that outfielder Fernando Tatis had agreed to a one-year contract for the 2009 season.
Players who have filed for free agency
Players who have filed for free agency The players who have filed for free agency pursuant to Article XX B (2) of the Basic Agreement. The filing period began Oct. 30 and will run through Nov. 13.
Varitek files for free agency
Varitek files for free agency Jason Varitek, the starting catcher of the Red Sox since 1999 and their captain the last four seasons, officially filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day that players were eligible to do so.
Brewers hire ex-A’s skip Macha as manager
According to two reports, the Milwaukee Brewers are expected to hire Ken Macha as their new manager. The Brewers called a news conference for Thursday afternoon to announce their new manager. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said as early as Monday that the former A’s manager would be general manager Doug Melvin’s pick. ESPN.com confirmed the hiring, citing two unnamed baseball sources.
