The commissioner’s office announces Vladimir Guerrero has won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. The Rangers’ DH, who hit .306, with 25 homers, along with 106 RBI for the American League Champions, beat out Boston’s David Ortiz and Minnesota’s Jim Thome for the honor.

The commissioner’s office announces Vladimir Guerrero has won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. The Rangers’ DH, who hit .306, with 25 homers, along with 106 RBI for the American League Champions, beat out Boston’s David Ortiz and Minnesota’s Jim Thome for the honor.

2010 – The Diamondbacks acquire P Zach Duke, who was designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week, for a player to be named later.

2010 – The Diamondbacks acquire P Zach Duke, who was designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week, for a player to be named later.

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is the unanimous choice as winner of the National League MVP Award

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is the unanimous choice as winner of the National League MVP Award

2009 – Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is the unanimous choice as winner of the National League MVP Award. It is the third time Pujols wins this honor, having done so previously in 2005 and 2008.

2008 – The Pittsburgh Pirates become the first major league team to sign a player from India. They ink pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, who had not touched a baseball prior to this year, when they participated in a reality show from India, “The Million Dollar Arm Hunt”.

2008 – The Pittsburgh Pirates become the first major league team to sign a player from India. They ink pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, who had not touched a baseball prior to this year, when they participated in a reality show from India, “The Million Dollar Arm Hunt”.

New Mexico governor Bill Richardson admits that the part of his bio which reports he had been picked by the Kansas City A’s in the 1966 amateur baseball draft is untrue. The claim of the potential presidential candidate, who pitched in college for Tufts University, is debunked by an Albuquerque Journal investigation which found no evidence of the Guv ever being selected by any major league team.

New Mexico governor Bill Richardson admits that the part of his bio which reports he had been picked by the Kansas City A’s in the 1966 amateur baseball draft is untrue. The claim of the potential presidential candidate, who pitched in college for Tufts University, is debunked by an Albuquerque Journal investigation which found no evidence of the Guv ever being selected by any major league team.

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Slugger Carlos Lee is signed to a six-year contract for a reported $100 million dollars

2006 – Slugger Carlos Lee is signed to a six-year contract for a reported $100 million dollars. Nicknamed “El Caballo”, the outfielder comes to Houston after stops with the White Sox, Brewers and Rangers. The Astros also ink righthander Woody Williams to a two-year deal worth $12.5 million dollars. The 40-year-old veteran is a Houston native who formerly pitched at the University of Houston. 

The Marlins cut their payroll when the team sends last season’s premiere free agent Carlos Delgado and $7 million to the Mets for Mike Jacobs and 2 other players

The Marlins cut their payroll when the team sends last season’s premiere free agent Carlos Delgado (.301, 33, 115) and $7 million to the Mets for Mike Jacobs (10 homers in 100 at-bats), minor league infielder Grant Psomas and Yusmeiro Petit, a highly touted pitching prospect. In January, the free-agent first baseman left Toronto after 12 years of service to sign a four-year deal worth a reported $52 million to play for Florida.

Boston Red Sox officially announce the acquisition of a potential ace from the Florida Marlins in right-handed pitcher Josh Beckett

Boston Red Sox officially announce the acquisition of a potential ace from the Florida Marlins in right-handed pitcher Josh Beckett

2005 – On Thanksgiving evening, the Boston Red Sox officially announce the acquisition of a potential ace from the Florida Marlins in right-handed pitcher Josh Beckett. Boston also adds third baseman Mike Lowell and right-handed reliever Guillermo Mota in the deal, while sending [minor league prospects shortstop Hanley Ramirez and right-handed pitchers Anibal Sanchez, Jesús Delgado and Harvey Garcia to the Marlins.

2004 – After guiding the Dodgers to their first division title since 1995, the club signs manager Jim Tracy to a two-year extension. Tracy, who has had four consecutive winning seasons with the Dodgers, will resign before the 2006 season to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2004 – After guiding the Dodgers to their first division title since 1995, the club signs manager Jim Tracy to a two-year extension. Tracy, who has had four consecutive winning seasons with the Dodgers, will resign before the 2006 season to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.