Arizona also sends Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for Chad Qualls, Chris Burke and Juan Gutierrez.
Arizona also sends Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for Chad Qualls, Chris Burke and Juan Gutierrez.
The Oakland Athletics trade 2007 All-Star Game starting pitcher Dan Haren and Connor Robertson to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland, Greg Smith, Chris Carter, Aaron Cunningham and Carlos Gonzalez. Oakland is hoping to repeat the success of the proven player for prospects type of arrangement that netted them Haren and others in the past.
The Oakland Athletics trade 2007 All-Star Game starting pitcher Dan Haren and Connor Robertson to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland, Greg Smith, Chris Carter, Aaron Cunningham and Carlos Gonzalez. Oakland is hoping to repeat the success of the proven player for prospects type of arrangement that netted them Haren and others in the past.
David Eckstein (.309, 3, 31) and the Blue Jays finalized a $4.5 million, one-year deal which brings the short-statured shortstop north of the border. The 32 year-old All-Star infielder’s leadership and attitude played an important role on his previous two teams, the Angels and Cardinals, in winning the World Series in 2002 and 2006, respectively.
David Eckstein (.309, 3, 31) and the Blue Jays finalized a $4.5 million, one-year deal which brings the short-statured shortstop north of the border. The 32 year-old All-Star infielder’s leadership and attitude played an important role on his previous two teams, the Angels and Cardinals, in winning the World Series in 2002 and 2006, respectively.
In an effort to fill the void created by Delmon Young’s trade to the Twins, the Rays sign Cliff Floyd (.284, 9, 45) to a $3 million, one-year deal to play right field in Tampa Bay. The veteran 35 year-old left-handed fly chaser has been a productive hitter during his 15-year major league career but has had difficulty staying off the disabled list.
In an effort to fill the void created by Delmon Young’s trade to the Twins, the Rays sign Cliff Floyd (.284, 9, 45) to a $3 million, one-year deal to play right field in Tampa Bay. The veteran 35 year-old left-handed fly chaser has been a productive hitter during his 15-year major league career but has had difficulty staying off the disabled list.
The Royals trade hurler Billy Buckner to the Diamondbacks for switch-hitter Alberto Callaspo. Kansas City’s new player is an infielder, who appeared in 56 games for the NL West champs, mostly in a pinch-hitting role, and Arizona receives a pitcher who compiled a 1-2 record with a 5.29 ERA in 34 innings of work last season.
The Royals trade hurler Billy Buckner to the Diamondbacks for switch-hitter Alberto Callaspo. Kansas City’s new player is an infielder, who appeared in 56 games for the NL West champs, mostly in a pinch-hitting role, and Arizona receives a pitcher who compiled a 1-2 record with a 5.29 ERA in 34 innings of work last season.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control informs Major League Baseball of its decision to withhold the required permit which is needed for Cuba to play on U.S. soil during in the 16-team World Baseball Classic tournament. The Bush administration, in response to a congressional request, is concerned revenue from the WBC will wind up in the coffers of the Cuban government, which is contrary to the current embargo in place against Castro’s country.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control informs Major League Baseball of its decision to withhold the required permit which is needed for Cuba to play on U.S. soil during in the 16-team World Baseball Classic tournament. The Bush administration, in response to a congressional request, is concerned revenue from the WBC will wind up in the coffers of the Cuban government, which is contrary to the current embargo in place against Castro’s country.
The District of Columbia Council’s decision requiring private financing for at least fifty percent of the construction costs of the Nationals’ new ballpark may jeopardize the team’s tenure in Washington, D.C. The 7-6 vote in favor of this new proviso breaks the agreement major league baseball negotiated with the city to land the former Montreal Expos franchise in the nation’s capital.
The District of Columbia Council’s decision requiring private financing for at least fifty percent of the construction costs of the Nationals’ new ballpark may jeopardize the team’s tenure in Washington, D.C. The 7-6 vote in favor of this new proviso breaks the agreement major league baseball negotiated with the city to land the former Montreal Expos franchise in the nation’s capital.
The A’s, needing to fill the void of a left-handed power hitter created by Jason Giambi’s departure to the Yankees, trade southpaw reliever Mark Guthrie and minor league right-hander Tyler Yates to the Mets for David Justice. The Mets had acquired the designated hitter-outfielder a week ago in a deal which sent third baseman Robin Ventura to the Yankees.
The A’s, needing to fill the void of a left-handed power hitter created by Jason Giambi’s departure to the Yankees, trade southpaw reliever Mark Guthrie and minor league right-hander Tyler Yates to the Mets for David Justice. The Mets had acquired the designated hitter-outfielder a week ago in a deal which sent third baseman Robin Ventura to the Yankees.
The San Francisco Giants sign free agent pitcher Jason Schmidt to a $31-million four-year deal. After being traded by Pittsburgh, Schmidt was 7-1 for San Francisco last season.
The San Francisco Giants sign free agent pitcher Jason Schmidt to a $31-million four-year deal. After being traded by Pittsburgh, Schmidt was 7-1 for San Francisco last season.
2000 – Reliever Mike Jackson is inked to a free agent contract. The native Houstonian fashions a 5-3 record with four saves in his one season as an Astro.
2000 – Reliever Mike Jackson is inked to a free agent contract. The native Houstonian fashions a 5-3 record with four saves in his one season as an Astro.
