The last ball from Boston’s 2007 World Series victory might not get back to the Red Sox, after all. Jason Varitek caught the final strikeout Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep of Colorado, then tucked the ball in his back pocket as he ran to the mound to celebrate. Varitek said after the game that he’d give the souvenir to the team, but on Wednesday he said he gave it to closer Jonathan…
Scott Boras says the New York Yankees could still negotiate with Alex Rodriguez if they wanted to. Boras maintained Wednesday that the Yankees should treat A-Rod the same way they deal with reliever Mariano Rivera and catcher Jorge Posada, who also are free agents. “Why is it that Alex is the only Yankee who can’t become a free agent?” Boras said Wednesday.
The St. Louis Cardinals hired John Mozeliak as their new general manager Wednesday, promoting him to replace the fired Walt Jocketty. The 38-year-old Mozeliak was the Cardinals’ assistant GM for the last five years. He got a three-year contract. Mozeliak has been with the organization more than a dozen years and served as interim GM after Jocketty was dismissed on Oct.
The St. Louis Cardinals hired John Mozeliak as their new general manager Wednesday, promoting him to replace the fired Walt Jocketty. The 38-year-old Mozeliak was the Cardinals’ assistant GM for the last five years. He got a three-year contract. Mozeliak has been with the organization more than a dozen years and served as interim GM after Jocketty was dismissed on Oct.
The last ball from Boston’s 2007 World Series victory might not get back to the Red Sox, after all. Jason Varitek caught the final strikeout Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep of Colorado, then tucked the ball in his back pocket as he ran to the mound to celebrate. Varitek said after the game that he’d give the souvenir to the team, but on Wednesday he said he gave it to closer Jonathan…
The St. Louis Cardinals hired John Mozeliak as their new general manager Wednesday, promoting him to replace the fired Walt Jocketty. The 38-year-old Mozeliak was the Cardinals’ assistant GM for the last five years. He got a three-year contract. Mozeliak has been with the organization more than a dozen years and served as interim GM after Jocketty was dismissed on Oct.
Mike Cameron, the Padres’ Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant. Cameron, who plans to file for free agency, said he believes he took a tainted supplement. “The one thing I wanted to make sure was explained is, no steroids,” Cameron told AM 1090, the Padres’ flagship radio station.
Mike Cameron, the Padres’ Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant. Cameron, who plans to file for free agency, said he believes he took a tainted supplement. “The one thing I wanted to make sure was explained is, no steroids,” Cameron told AM 1090, the Padres’ flagship radio station.
Joe Girardi knows what is expected of him: World Series championship No. 27. “I expect to be playing in the fall classic next October. I think that’s everyone’s expectation,” he said Tuesday after agreeing to three-year contract to manage the New York Yankees. “I’ve been there some years, and I haven’t been there some years, and I’ve broadcast there some years, and let me tell you, it’s much better…
Cleveland nose tackle Ted Washington’s season ended Wednesday when the Browns placed the massive 17-year veteran on injured reserve. Washington began the season as a starter, but was inactive for two games as Ethan Kelly started in the 39-year-old’s spot. The Browns said Washington has an injured left knee.
