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Mueller retires, takes front office job
Nov 17 2006 9:10PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former AL batting champion Bill Mueller, limited to 32 games with the Dodgers last season before undergoing what turned out to be career-ending knee surgery, retired Friday and will serve as a special assistant to Los Angeles general manager Ned Colletti.
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A's considering Bonds as their new DH
Nov 17 2006 8:11PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics need a designated hitter, and they aren't going far for one potential candidate to fill the spot: Barry Bonds.
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A's new skipper ready for his shot
Nov 17 2006 8:10PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bob Geren began the communication process from the moment he became Oakland's new manager, dialing every player on his roster to let him know there are no major changes in store for the defending AL West champions.
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Phillies, Helms finalize 2-year contract
Nov 17 2006 6:29PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Still hoping to add a power hitter to protect Ryan Howard in the middle of their lineup, the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $5.45 million, two-year contract Friday with infielder Wes Helms.
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Blue Jays finalize deal with Big Hurt
Nov 17 2006 6:27PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - The Blue Jays finalized an $18.12 million, two-year contract with Frank Thomas on Friday, then turned their attention to baseball's most prized commodity.
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Bidding starts for Japanese lefty Igawa
Nov 17 2006 5:41PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Kei Igawa became the latest Japanese pitcher put up for bid to major league teams. The Hanshin Tigers made Igawa available for posting Friday, and big league clubs have until 5 p.m. EST on Nov. 27 to submit offers for the right to negotiate a contract with the 27-year-old left-hander.
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Mets, Easley finalize 1-year deal
Nov 17 2006 5:38PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Damion Easley and the Mets finalized an $850,000, one-year contract Friday for him to become a backup infielder with New York.
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Red Sox sign Cora to 2-year deal
Nov 17 2006 5:09PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Infielder Alex Cora stayed with the Boston Red Sox, agreeing Friday to a $4 million, two-year contract.
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MLB free-agent market discouraging GMs
Nov 17 2006 4:15AM (CT)
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - After listening to free-agent prices, baseball general managers are talking trade. "I think that's the byproduct of an over-inflated free-agent market," Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams said. "I think it prompts you to get serious in trade talks and explore trade opportunities quicker."
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Twins' Santana wins AL Cy Young Award
Nov 17 2006 3:42AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Johan Santana's second Cy Young Award is in the bag. Next week, he might have a chance to take home the AL MVP, too. Santana won the league's top pitching honor Thursday for the second time in three years, and the Minnesota Twins' ace was a unanimous choice once again.
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Bonds' trainer ordered jailed again
Nov 17 2006 2:22AM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Two central figures in the BALCO steroids probe were front and center Thursday, accused of obstructing the federal grand jury investigating performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
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