2001 – The Oakland Athletics sign free agent catcher Scott Hatteberg to a one-year contract.
2001 – The Oakland Athletics sign free agent catcher Scott Hatteberg to a one-year contract.
2001 – Outgoing New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announces the Yankees and Mets have reached a tentative agreement with the city to build a pair of $800 million, retractable-roof stadiums. Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg, who is concerned that the Big Apple cannot afford what is believed to be the largest private-public venture in history, will have final word on the $1.6 billion cost of the proposed new ballparks agreements.
2001 – Outgoing New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announces the Yankees and Mets have reached a tentative agreement with the city to build a pair of $800 million, retractable-roof stadiums. Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg, who is concerned that the Big Apple cannot afford what is believed to be the largest private-public venture in history, will have final word on the $1.6 billion cost of the proposed new ballparks agreements.
After 21 years being heard on WABC, the New York Yankees will broadcast their spring training, regular-season and postseason games on all-news station WCBS-AM which is owned by Infinity Broadcasting. The five-year deal with the Yankees’ YES Network, created earlier this year, is worth approximately $50 million.
After 21 years being heard on WABC, the New York Yankees will broadcast their spring training, regular-season and postseason games on all-news station WCBS-AM which is owned by Infinity Broadcasting. The five-year deal with the Yankees’ YES Network, created earlier this year, is worth approximately $50 million.
The New York Mets continue to stay busy this off-season, acquiring slugging first baseman Mo Vaughn from the Anaheim Angels in exchange for starter Kevin Appier and cash. Vaughn will join Roberto Alomar, Roger Cedeño, and Shawn Estes as the newest members of the Shea Squad.
The New York Mets continue to stay busy this off-season, acquiring slugging first baseman Mo Vaughn from the Anaheim Angels in exchange for starter Kevin Appier and cash. Vaughn will join Roberto Alomar, Roger Cedeño, and Shawn Estes as the newest members of the Shea Squad.
The San Diego Padres sign free agent relief pitcher Alan Embree to a one-year contract.
The San Diego Padres sign free agent relief pitcher Alan Embree to a one-year contract.
Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2001
Major League Season Recap 2001 World Series – Arizona Diamondbacks NL over New York Yankees AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling Babe Ruth Award – Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees over Seattle Mariners 4 games to 1 ALCS MVP – Andy Pettitte NLCS Arizona Diamondbacks over Atlanta Braves…
The Angels sign free agent P Aaron Sele to a three-year contract.
The Angels sign free agent P Aaron Sele to a three-year contract.
The Seattle Mariners sign free agent OF Ruben Sierra to a one-year contract.
The Seattle Mariners sign free agent OF Ruben Sierra to a one-year contract.
Hideki Matsui signs a one-year, $4.7 million contract to play for the Yomiuri Giants, becoming the highest-paid player in Nippon Pro Baseball history
2001 – Hideki Matsui signs a one-year, $4.7 million contract to play for the Yomiuri Giants, becoming the highest-paid player in Nippon Pro Baseball history. The outfielder’s salary surpasses the $4 million mark the Orix Blue Wave gave Ichiro Suzuki for the 2000 season.
2001 – The Texas Rangers sign highly-sought free agent pitcher Chan Ho Park to a five-year, $65 million contract. The Korean right-hander led the Dodgers last year in wins (15), starts (35), innings pitched (234.0), strikeouts (218) and opponents’ batting average (.187).
2001 – The Texas Rangers sign highly-sought free agent pitcher Chan Ho Park to a five-year, $65 million contract. The Korean right-hander led the Dodgers last year in wins (15), starts (35), innings pitched (234.0), strikeouts (218) and opponents’ batting average (.187).
