Archive for March, 2008
Final home opener at Yankee Stadium postponed until Tuesday because of rain
The beginning of the end will have to wait.
The final opening day at Yankee Stadium was postponed because of rain Monday, pushing back New York’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The game was rescheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, previously an off day in the series. Chien-Ming Wang had been slated to pitch for the […]
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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OF Alex Rios and Toronto Blue Jays still working on big contract extension
The Toronto Blue Jays and Alex Rios are ironing out the final details of a six-year contract extension through 2014 that would guarantee him about $64 million.
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Monday he was willing to let the talks continue for a couple more days. He had said previously he wouldn’t continue negotiations […]
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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Rios, Jays nearing terms for long-term deal
The Toronto Blue Jays and Alex Rios are ironing out the final details of a six-year contract extension through 2014 that would guarantee him about $64 million.
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said Monday he was willing to let the talks continue for a couple more days. He had said previously he wouldn’t continue negotiations […]
Posted: March 31st, 2008.
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New York Yankees set to host Blue Jays in final home opener at historic Stadium
Pull into the parking lot at Yankee Stadium and there it is, rising up right next door like some kind of baseball Taj Mahal.
Wow! You can hardly take your eyes off it.
A sparkling new version of the beloved ballpark, with “Yankee Stadium” carved in glistening gold letters on the granite and limestone exterior.
From the outside, […]
Posted: March 30th, 2008.
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2008 Toronto Blue Jays Roster
Manager: John Gibbons
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Posted: March 30th, 2008.
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Blue Jays 5, Phillies 3
The Phillies are ready to defend their NL East title.
All they have to do is make sure another poor spring doesn’t mean a slow start in April, a notoriously bad month for the Phillies that likely cost them a shot or two at the playoffs before last season.
“We’re the champions,” manager Charlie Manuel said. “You […]
Posted: March 29th, 2008.
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2008 Lansing Lugnuts Roster
The Lansing Lugnuts, in conjunction with the Toronto Blue Jays, have announced the Opening Day roster for the 2008 season. This year’s club is highlighted by four of the top 85 picks in last June’s amateur draft, three of whom were selected in the first round.
Posted: March 29th, 2008.
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Girardi, Marlins owner speak: ‘We move on’
It was not exactly George Steinbrenner, ego tucked away, coming to make peace with Yogi Berra at the Hall of Fame catcher’s New Jersey museum.
Posted: March 29th, 2008.
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Girardi, Marlins owner finally make peace
It was not exactly George Steinbrenner, ego tucked away, coming to make peace with Yogi Berra at the Hall of Fame catcher’s New Jersey museum.
Posted: March 29th, 2008.
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Blue Jays 3, Phillies 1
Aaron Hill hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on a cold and windy Friday night.
Both teams struggled at the plate in their first game up north, having arrived from Florida Thursday. The temperatures fell into the low 40s by the end of the game.
Cole Hamels gave […]
Posted: March 28th, 2008.
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