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CATCH-22 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:38PMAt Jason Varitek ’s peak, he was a top-five catcher, an offensive force who was just as valuable behind the plate as he was in the locker room.
Re-signing Varitek would be an un-Red Sox-like move Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:38PMAt Jason Varitek’s peak, he was a top-five catcher, an offensive force who was just as valuable behind the plate as he was in the locker room. But offensively, that peak is at least three years gone.
Bobby Valentine searches for his next great challenge Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:36PMSTAMFORD - For most people, seven is a lucky number. That particular numeral sends a different message to Bobby Valentine.
Area events Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:28AMBASEBALL Stamford Babe Ruth will again offer winter baseball workouts, beginning Jan. 18 and running every Sunday through March.
Phillies brace for arbitration Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:08AMTheir winter shopping list nearly filled, the Phillies are getting ready for arbitration season.
Mets may miss out on pitcher Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:41AMIf Derek Lowe is going to end up a Met, the team and the pitcher have a lot of negotiating to do. In fact, some in baseball believe there are more aggressive teams lusting for Lowe who are willing to offer much more than what the Mets have offered.
Thunder-ous move among top national stories Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:30AMAt the end of every calendar year, there are lists produced listing the top stories of that year. In 2008, the list could have easily been broken down into the top 50. However, because of time and to save ink and paper, only 15 were listed.
Turning it around Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:52PMWhen the Dolphins best the Jets last weekend, they completed one of the more startling turnarounds in NFL history: from a league-worst 1-15 in 2007, to 11-5 and AFC East champions this season.
Slim pickings for starting pitchers Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:01PMOnly a few reliable free-agent starters remain, and several teams need to fill out their rotations.
From the Sidelines: Atlanta no longer baseball heavyweight Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:31PMI am a Braves fan. I have been for as long as I’ve been aware of baseball itself. That means I rooted for the Bravos since the late 1980s. Many of my early memories are of watching them lose to various teams, most especially the Cincinnati Reds.
Win or lose, filing period to commence Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:41AMArbitration filing period begins Monday
How will New York coaches/managers fare in 2009? Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:24AMSure, he already was past traditional retirement age, and clearly, his success in the Bronx had much to do with having the best talent money could buy. Remember those ho-hum earlier stops in the National League in New York and with the Braves?
Davie girl to represent Miami Dolphins at NFL contest Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:16AMJenna Goodrich of Davie will represent the Miami Dolphins during the finals of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition at an NFC playoff game on Jan. 10, her birthday.
Bonds reportedly has hip surgery Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:26PMFormer Giants slugger has operation in hopes of resuming his career
Wings give Hawks the cold shoulder, 6-4 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:07PMOutside in the elements, the Detroit Red Wings showed they can play the Chicago Blackhawks anywhere, anytime, in any conditions. And still beat them.
Phillies riding high into 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:04AMPhillies riding high into 2009
Chelios relishes Wrigley appearance Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:30PMChelios relishes Wrigley appearance
Baseball notes Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:22PMLOS ANGELES — Free-agent reliever Brian Fuentes and the Los Angeles Angels reached agreement on a two-year, $17.5 million deal Wednesday, giving the AL West champions a replacement for record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Expert: Seven great players, all but forgotten Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:59PM Expert: Ken Griffey Jr., Pedro Martinez, Trevor Hoffman, Ivan Rodriguez, Jeff Kent, Frank Thomas and Omar Vizquel — seven players who have helped define a generation — don’t have teams to play for in 2009. And it probably will stay that way for at least a few of them.
Year in Review: The best in quotables Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:59PMBruce Arthur: Was it a fun year? Yes, and no. Sure, there was a fair amount of pay-no-attention-to-the-man-behind-the-curtain repression at the Olympics, and Sean Avery violated the virgin ears of the hockey community, and Terrell Owens is still hanging around. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be funny
Sidelines: Little League softball combines Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:32PMAll four Chico Little Leagues, Central, Eastside, El Rancho and Westside, have come together in an unprecedented move to operate a dedicated girls softball program.
Closers market drying up for Brewers Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:15PMClosers market drying up for Brewers
Angels sign Fuentes to fill reliever spot Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 2:40PMThe Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday the signing of free agent closer Brian Fuentes to a two-year deal.
New Orleans Zephyrs name Edwin Rodriguez manager Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:21PMWhile celebrating the new year with a new affiliation with the Florida Marlins, the New Orleans Zephyrs announced Wednesday that they have a new manager. Edwin Rodriguez will take over as manager of the Zephyrs....
Predictions for 2009 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:06PM•The Eagles announce Andy Reid will return as coach and Donovan McNabb will remain quarterback. Players cut from the squad include L.J. Smith, Reggie Brown and Greg Lewis. Those of us who predicted Reid’s demise are left to whisper “mea culpa, mea culpa.”
Sports: The Year of the Phillie Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 5:44PM As 2008 draws to a close, it does so with the 76ers underperforming expectations, the promising Flyers becoming more famous for their exploits off the ice than their inspired play on it, the Eagles squeaking into the playoffs following a schizophrenic season, and the World Champion Phillies treading water while hated division rival the Mets load up on talent. A hothouse analysis of the ...
A BANNER YEAR FOR INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:55PM There were several outstanding individual and team achievements in 2008, not limited to those pictured here.
Top 12 ASU Baseball Moments of 2008: #3- Record 15 Sun Devils Selected In 2008 MLB Draft Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:46PMAs we count down the final days of 2008, TheSunDevils.com and Arizona State Baseball countdown the Top 12 Sun Devil Baseball moments of 2008.
Top MLB stories of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 2:31PMThe top stories of the past year, in no particular order:
Top MLB stories of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 2:29PMTop MLB stories of 2008
At the Letters: A lot of Tex Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:02PMMark Teixeira, Scott Boras, the Yankees and all that money dominate email correspondence from readers.
Respect, admiration, destination ... Detroit?/By Mark Jalkanen Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:34AMWhen assessing team needs this offseason it is readily apparent that the Lions need everything and one day into the break they have replaced Millen with his right and left hands and jettisoned another coach.
Phillies put it all together in 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 5:37AMWorld Series champions are the top regional story for the year. World Series champions are the top regional story for the year.
MLB: Dodgers turn outfield attention to Abreu, Dunn Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 5:07AMLOS ANGELES — As the stalemate between Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers approaches its third month, the club is exploring whether Bobby Abreu or Adam Dunn could replace Ramirez in left field.
SHJ Year in Review: Top college sports stories of 2008 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:24AMAfter a 3-3 start, Clemson football coach Tommy Bowden resigned in his 10th season with the Tigers.
Jets, Giants tickets cost too much Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:13AMWe all know the economy is in dire straits. The feds are bailing out the banks that made bad loans and lost their investments on Wall Street.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Report Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:48AMDefensive backs coach Raheem Morris agreed to become the Bucs defensive coordinator in 2009, the team announced Thursday.
Evil Empire strikes again as Yankees sign Teixeira Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:18AMNEW YORK — The big, bad Yankees are flexing their mighty checkbook, and the rest of baseball isn’t happy.
Johnson gets serious with Team USA Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:12AMNew manager of U.S. entry in the World Baseball Classic is nearly finished recruiting. Next comes juggling a pitching staff.
History, photos, virtual tour and more. Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:55PMThen last winter he added another element to his regimen, designed not only to get him in better shape but to help him in his job. (He has emerged as a star analyst at SNY and is working the Dodgers-Cubs NLDS as well as the ALCS for TBS.)
Mets may make run at pitcher Lowe Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 6:26PMMets may make run at pitcher Lowe
Recession-proof Yankees keep on spending millions Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 6:08PM(AP) NEW YORK - The big, bad Yankees are flexing their mighty checkbook, and the rest of baseball isn’t happy.
Dock Ellis, former who pitcher spoke out against substance abuse, dies at age 63 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:58PMDock Ellis, who infamously claimed he pitched a no-hitter for Pittsburgh under the influence of LSD and later fiercely spoke out against drug and alcohol addiction, died Friday. He was 63.
Raul Ibanez may fit perfectly for Philadelphia in left field Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:58PMIt is the month when Ruben Amaro, aka Ponce de Ruben, has set up shop at the Phountain of Youth. The first major move of his stewardship as Phillies general manager has been to sign free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez, age 36, in winter-meetings overtime. The classy veteran was introduced on Tuesday.
Top talent will always have a market Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:57PMTop talent will always have a market
Questions/Answers Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 2:19AMQuestions and answers on Pasadena Star-News stories from readers like you. Check the markets Look up quotes. Build your portfolio.
Sabathia gives Yankees soul Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:49AMIn a bizarre spectacle of arrogance and denial, the Mets and the Yankees are hosting back-to-back introductions for their multimillion-dollar pitchers this week.
Introducing K-Rod Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 1:30PMJust-signed Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez, also known as K-Rod, attended a holiday party on Wednesday with fellow players, Amazins’ manager Jerry Manuel and youngsters from schools in all five boroughs.
Q&A WITH TOM SEAVER:Former Mets star says have fun Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:41AMTom Seaver seemed to be so comfortable, sitting at The Cannery with a beer in front of him, Tommy Davis to his left and Doug DeCinces to his right.
Seaver debut speaker in Cannery Hot Stove series Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:40AMRon Salisbury, owner of The Cannery restaurant in Newport Beach, knows Tom Seaver well, back from the days when the former Mets’ star pitcher was playing for USC.