Flyers defenseman Randy Jones was suspended two games by the NHL on Monday for his violent hit on Boston’s Patrice Bergeron, making him the third Philadelphia player suspended for a dangerous play this season. “I’m disappointed,” Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. “I think it is a situation that we see — minus the injury to Patrice Bergeron — I think we see quite often.” The 22-year-old…
The New York Yankees have offered the manager’s job to Joe Girardi and are negotiating a contract with his agent, a baseball official said Monday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal hasn’t been formalized, said general manager Brian Cashman made the recommendation for a successor to Joe Torre and it was accepted by the Yankees.
The New York Yankees have offered the manager’s job to Joe Girardi and are negotiating a contract with his agent, a baseball official said Monday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal hasn’t been formalized, said general manager Brian Cashman made the recommendation for a successor to Joe Torre and it was accepted by the Yankees.
Police in riot gear cleared several large crowds gathered around Fenway Park early Monday after the Red Sox won their second World Series title in four years. Police said they made 37 arrests, mostly for disorderly conduct. Thirteen people were arrested after they refused to leave the Kenmore Square area near Fenway Park, police said.
Police in riot gear cleared several large crowds gathered around Fenway Park early Monday after the Red Sox won their second World Series title in four years. Police said they made 37 arrests, mostly for disorderly conduct. Thirteen people were arrested after they refused to leave the Kenmore Square area near Fenway Park, police said.
The Twins have exercised their $6 million option on closer Joe Nathan, ensuring the two-time All-Star will be back for another season in Minnesota. The Twins announced the move Monday, as expected. They could have bought Nathan out for $1 million, but the right-hander’s 160 saves and a 1.94 ERA over the past four years make his salary a bargain by market value.
The Twins have exercised their $6 million option on closer Joe Nathan, ensuring the two-time All-Star will be back for another season in Minnesota. The Twins announced the move Monday, as expected. They could have bought Nathan out for $1 million, but the right-hander’s 160 saves and a 1.94 ERA over the past four years make his salary a bargain by market value.
Alex Rodriguez and agent Scott Boras picked quite a time for their big announcement. Smack in the middle of Game 4 of the World Series, Boras ended months of speculation and said A-Rod is opting out of the final three seasons of his contract with the New York Yankees. Oh, and Boras let the Yankees know by leaving a voice mail for general manager Brian Cashman.
Drenched from the celebration in Boston’s bustling clubhouse, Mike Lowell clutched his new trophy and broke into a sheepish smile. He’s much more than some throw-in on a Red Sox trade — and he knows it. He’s the World Series MVP. The steady third baseman capped an outstanding October with a big performance Sunday night, helping Boston finish a four-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado…
Alex Rodriguez and agent Scott Boras picked quite a time for their big announcement. Smack in the middle of Game 4 of the World Series, Boras ended months of speculation and said A-Rod is opting out of the final three seasons of his contract with the New York Yankees. Oh, and Boras let the Yankees know by leaving a voice mail for general manager Brian Cashman.
