Archive for November, 2009
Jays Vernon Wells has wrist surgery
Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has had surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for spring training. The team said Friday that doctors repaired cartilage in his wrist, which he broke diving to make a catch against the Indians in 2008. Wells struggled through one of his worst seasons as [...]
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Riggleman gets Nationals managing job for 2010
Jim Riggleman opened his first news conference in 10 years as a full-fledged, full-time, full-titled major league managerno interim tag to be foundby saying he didnt want to list the people he needs to thank, lest he forget someone. And then, not surprisingly, the man who will manage the Washington Nationals in 2010 proceeded to [...]
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Wetteland at home after hospital trip
Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wettelands home in the afternoon. Wetteland just finished his first season as Seattles bullpen coach. My wife and [...]
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Diamondbacks add Williams, Porter as coaches
Former Arizona slugger Matt Williams is joining the Diamondbacks as first base coach. A five-time All-Star third baseman, the 43-year-old Williams will make his big league coaching debut. He played for the club from 1998-2003 and recently completed his fifth season as a team broadcaster. Bo Porter will also join manager A.J. Hinchs staff, as [...]
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Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox
Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent. Boston declined to exercise its $5 million club option on Monday, and Varitek then had two days to decide whether [...]
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Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010
Juniors back in Seattle, one more time. Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners agreed Wednesday to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in town for what could be his final season. Griffey, who turns 40 on Nov. 21, was guaranteed $2 million when he signed to return to Seattle for the 2009 [...]
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Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding. Ive always taken a great deal of pride in my defense, and being honored with a Gold Glove [...]
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Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
Upon further review baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is. GMs failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires. I know there are some who have talked off line about the expansion of instant replay, said Jimmie Lee Solomon, executive vice [...]
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Martin, Herzog, Murtaugh and Mauch on Hall ballot
Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month. Tom Kelly, Davey Johnson, Steve ONeill and Charlie Grimm also are on the 10-man ballot for managers and umpires. The Hall released the names Tuesday. [...]
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Police search for kidnappers of Zambranos mother
Assailants who kidnapped the mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano in Venezuela only decided to take her after they found little of value during a burglary, police said Monday. Rafael Romero, a federal police investigator, said seven armed men burst into the home of Elizabeth Mendez Zambrano at her sons farm near Maracay [...]
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