Archive for February, 2008

February 16

New York Yankees - It’s Time To Buy Yankee Tickets!

Author: Amanda Category: Uncategorized

Batter Up! That’s right, it’s baseball season. Why not celebrate the beginning of a new MLB season by going to watch the New York Yankees?
The New York Yankees are the most famous baseball organization in the world. They were originally the Baltimore Orioles, but after the 1902 season, they moved to New York City. They […]

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February 11

Mark Sweeney close to agreement with Dodgers

Author: Amanda Category: Players, Teams

Mark Sweeney, whose 163 pinch hits are the second-most in big league history behind Lenny Harris, is nearing an agreement on one-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sweeney, a 38-year-old left-handed hitter, led the majors with 24 pinch hits last season. He had 23 hits including eight doubles and two homers in 90 […]

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February 9

Cincinnati Reds invite outfielder Craig Wilson to spring training

Author: Amanda Category: Players

Outfielder Craig Wilson agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds and was invited to spring training.
The 31-year-old Wilson batted .172 with one home run and two RBIs in 24 games with the Braves last season.
He has a career batting average of .262 with 99 home runs and 292 RBIs over seven […]

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February 5

Topps issues card with fake photo of Giuliani celebrating Sox

Author: Amanda Category: Players, Teams

When Topps baseball cards hit the stores this week it’ll appear that way. About one in every 70 packs will include a picture of the former New York City mayor, fist raised in victory, celebrating with the Red Sox on the field after their World Series win.
Yankees fans need not worry, though. Giuliani, a self-professed, […]

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February 1

Blake agrees to $6.1 million, 1-year deal with Indians

Author: Amanda Category: Players, Teams

Third baseman Casey Blake avoided arbitration by agreeing Friday to a $6.1 million, one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.
Blake, who can become a free agent after this season, had been seeking $6.9 million. Cleveland offered $5.4 million to the versatile 34-year-old, who made $3.75 million last year.
Blake, who signed with the Indians as a free […]

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