Archive for December, 2007
Blue Jays and SS David Eckstein finalize $4.5 million, 1-year contract
Scrappy shortstop David Eckstein and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their $4.5 million, one-year contract on Friday.
The 2006 World Series MVP, Eckstein spent the past three seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He batted a career-best .309 this year with three homers, 31 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 117 games.
The 5-foot-7, 175-pound Eckstein is [...]
Posted: December 14th, 2007.
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Taking a look at the (alleged!) cheating
Don’t want to wade through the 400-odd pages of the Mitchell Report? Don’t worry, Dayn Perry did. Here’s what he found.
Posted: December 13th, 2007.
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Blue Jays, Eckstein agree to terms on 1-year, $4.5 million contract
Shortstop David Eckstein agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $4.5 million contract on Thursday.
Eckstein had a career-high .309 batting average for the St. Louis Cardinals last season with three homers, 31 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
Eckstein, who was the MVP of the Cardinals’ World Series triumph in 2006, is expected [...]
Posted: December 13th, 2007.
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Jays get Eckstein for $4.5 million
The Blue Jays have been mostly quiet this off-season, waiting for the right player to become available at a reasonable price.
Posted: December 13th, 2007.
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Jays close to deal with shortstop Eckstein
The Blue Jays have been mostly quiet this off-season, waiting for the right player to become available at a reasonable price.
Posted: December 13th, 2007.
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Scouting Jays Prospect #47- Darin Mastroianni
When the Blue Jays selected Darin Mastroianni in the 2007 draft they loved his speed and his work ethic. From the day he arrived in Dunedin for mini-camp, he showed the same work ethic and love for the game. Mastroianni had a great debut in professional baseball, however, 2008 will bring a few changes. Find [...]
Posted: December 12th, 2007.
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Cubs’ lineup getting more dangerous
The Cubs are shopping for a potent offense. Adding Kosuke Fukudome is one piece of the puzzle. Ken Rosenthal puts the rest together.
Posted: December 12th, 2007.
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Q&A with New Double-A Manager Gary Cathcart
After leading the Lansing Lugnuts to their best record in franchise history, 78-61 former Yankees farmhand Gary Cathcart will be the new manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in 2008. He will replace Bill Masse, who was let go a few days after the Eastern League season ended. Cathcart sat down with InsideTheDome.
Posted: December 10th, 2007.
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A’s, Padres not out of Bonds running
Barry Bonds’ legal troubles may keep some teams from signing him, but Ken Rosenthal says his on-field production intrigues others.
Posted: December 8th, 2007.
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Reds complete trade with Toronto, get RHP Justin James
The Toronto Blue Jays sent minor league pitcher Justin James to Cincinnati on Friday, completing a trade for outfielder Buck Coats earlier this week.
The Reds traded Coats on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash. Cincinnati designated Coats for assignment to the minors on Nov. 28 after signing free agent closer Francisco Cordero.
The [...]
Posted: December 7th, 2007.
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