St. Louis officials reveal details about the team’s new Hall of Fame

St. Louis officials reveal details about the team’s new Hall of Fame

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St. Louis officials reveal details about the team’s new Hall of Fame that will be established this spring when their new museum is dedicated at the Cardinals Nation in the Ballpark Village. The team’s initiative will immortalize the greatest players and other key figures in franchise history, starting with the inaugural class of twenty-two individuals, who have been selected due to their induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, or by virtue of having had their number retired by the team.

The Dodgers confirm Clayton Kershaw’s record-breaking $215 million seven-year contract, the largest deal ever given to a pitcher. The two-time National League Cy Young Award, who will earn $30.7 million annually, requested and received an opt-out clause after five years, making the right-hander eligible to become a free agent at the of age 30.

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The Dodgers confirm Clayton Kershaw’s record-breaking $215 million seven-year contract, the largest deal ever given to a pitcher. The two-time National League Cy Young Award, who will earn $30.7 million annually, requested and received an opt-out clause after five years, making the right-hander eligible to become a free agent at the of age 30.

2013 – The Criollos de Caguas win the opening game of the Puerto Rican League finals defeating Mayagüez, 5 – 4. Ramon Castro and Henry Ramos both go 3 for 4 for the winners, with Cole McCurry getting the win.

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2013 – The Criollos de Caguas win the opening game of the Puerto Rican League finals defeating Mayagüez, 5 – 4. Ramon Castro and Henry Ramos both go 3 for 4 for the winners, with Cole McCurry getting the win.

Royals’ starter Gil Meche, who signed a controversial five-year, $55 million free-agent contract prior to the 2007 season, announces his retirement from baseball due to ongoing troubles caused by a shoulder injury. With this decision, the 32 year-old right-hander forfeits the remaining $12 million on his contract, but he believes Kansas City has been fair to him and does not want to take the club’s money when he is unable to pitch effectively.

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Royals’ starter Gil Meche, who signed a controversial five-year, $55 million free-agent contract prior to the 2007 season, announces his retirement from baseball due to ongoing troubles caused by a shoulder injury. With this decision, the 32 year-old right-hander forfeits the remaining $12 million on his contract, but he believes Kansas City has been fair to him and does not want to take the club’s money when he is unable to pitch effectively.

The Yankees sign Rays’ free-agent Rafael Soriano to a $35 million, three-year deal. The All-Star right-handed reliever, who led the AL in saves last year with 45, will be used by New York as a set-up man to the team’s iconic closer, 41 year-old Mariano Rivera.

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The Yankees sign Rays’ free-agent Rafael Soriano to a $35 million, three-year deal. The All-Star right-handed reliever, who led the AL in saves last year with 45, will be used by New York as a set-up man to the team’s iconic closer, 41 year-old Mariano Rivera.

With the deadline for settling cases headed for salary arbitration looming, teams strike deals with most of their unsigned players. Most notable among these is the Brewers signing 1B Prince Fielder to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, the highest single-season contract ever for an arbitration-eligible player. Josh Hamilton and Jose Bautista are the two biggest names who remain unsigned.

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With the deadline for settling cases headed for salary arbitration looming, teams strike deals with most of their unsigned players. Most notable among these is the Brewers signing 1B Prince Fielder to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, the highest single-season contract ever for an arbitration-eligible player. Josh Hamilton and Jose Bautista are the two biggest names who remain unsigned.

OF Milton Bradley is in trouble with the law once again. He is arrested this morning in Los Angeles, CA on unspecified charges and released late in the day, with a court appearance set for February 8th. The Mariners state that they are treating the situation “very seriously”.

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OF Milton Bradley is in trouble with the law once again. He is arrested this morning in Los Angeles, CA on unspecified charges and released late in the day, with a court appearance set for February 8th. The Mariners state that they are treating the situation “very seriously”.

P Gil Meche of the Royals, whose career has been derailed by numerous injuries and who is facing another shoulder surgery, announces his retirement in spite of having one season left on his contract at a salary of $12 million. The Royals had been trying to trade him for prospects earlier this off-season.

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P Gil Meche of the Royals, whose career has been derailed by numerous injuries and who is facing another shoulder surgery, announces his retirement in spite of having one season left on his contract at a salary of $12 million. The Royals had been trying to trade him for prospects earlier this off-season.

The Cleveland Indians acquire infielder Brian Bixler from the Pirates for Class-A 3B Jesus Brito, who hit .353 in his first professional season in the United States last year.

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The Cleveland Indians acquire infielder Brian Bixler from the Pirates for Class-A 3B Jesus Brito, who hit .353 in his first professional season in the United States last year.