Wrigleyville bar chooses a tasteless way to remember Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor which brought the United States into World War II. Murphy’s Bleachers, a popular bar outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, decided to remember that tragic day with this unfortunate and tasteless sign: Not the way to remember a tragedy.…
NBC SportsJason Gay: Cano Escapes N.Y. but Knicks and Nets Can't
Robinson Cano leaves the Yankees. And though it is only the first week of December, New York regards its basketball franchises with undisguised disdain, writes Jason Gay.
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The SportsXchangeYu Darvish's amazing statue
At 11:11 A.M. on November 11, the Space 11 Darvish Museum in Kobe, Japan, opened in honor of celebrated son Yu Darvish. From The Japan Times:
SB NationNot so fast: Robinson Cano’s talks with Mariners “still alive”
For all the drama being reported this morning about Robinson Cano‘s talks with the Mariners falling apart over Jay Z’s negotiating tactics–and multiple well-respected reporters more or less confirming the story–Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com now says the talks are “still alive.” Who knows what…
NBC SportsNot done yet: Tim McCarver might join Cardinals broadcasts
Tim McCarver never said he was retiring. Not yet. No matter that he won't return to the national Fox broadcasts, there might be another TV job for him in 2014 with the St. Louis Cardinals. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says … Continue reading →
Big League StewAstros sign RHP Feldman to 3-year contract
HOUSTON (AP) Right-hander Scott Feldman signed a three-year deal Friday to become the veteran presence in the Houston Astros rotation. The deal puts Feldman on a staff that includes four returning pitchers who made at least 10 starts last year and are 25 years or younger - even after 23-year-old…
Comcast SportsNet HoustonWhite Sox remove two from 40-man roster
After a pair of subtractions on Friday and the future addition of Ronald Belisario, the White Sox 40-man roster will stand at 38. A day after they agreed to a one-year, $3-million deal — pending a physical — with Belisario, the White Sox outrighted outfielder Blake Tekotte and first baseman Mike…
Comcast SportsNet ChicagoRangers sign catcher J.P. Arencibia for $1.8 million
The Rangers nearly traded for J.P. Arencibia before he was non-tendered by the Blue Jays. Now they have him anyway, signing him to a one-year deal, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. It’s worth $1.8 million and includes $300,000 in incentives, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken…
NBC SportsMLB’s battle with City of San Jose wages on following possible conflicting court statements
On June 18, the city of San Jose filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Major League Baseball in an attempt to stop the league from standing in the way of the Oakland A's desired move to their city. The timing … Continue reading →
Big League StewWho will be this winter’s Kyle Lohse?
Attached to draft pick compensation, right-hander Kyle Lohse waited out the entire winter before eventually landing a three-year, $33 million contract from the Brewers in March. A Scott Boras client, he was reportedly aiming for a three-year, $45 million deal at the start of the offseason, but his…
NBC SportsReds, Aroldis Chapman squelch latest rumors suggesting a move to the rotation
In what has become an annual tradition, rumors have begun to swirl suggesting Reds closer Aroldis Chapman could move into the starting rotation. The lefty has ranked among baseball’s top-five relievers over each of the past two seasons, but he would theoretically provide more value in the rotation.…
NBC SportsMarlins have had “internal discussions” about a trade for Rays’ Sean Rodriguez
According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, the Marlins have had “internal discussions” about a trade for Rays utility man Sean Rodriguez. The plan would be to play him at third base, possibly as part of a platoon. The Marlins are reportedly close to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with Garrett Jones,…
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Now that the Mariners have signed Robinson Cano for $240 million there’s tons of speculation about their next big move, since the consensus is that Seattle has significant payroll space left to spend and remains aggressive on a number of trade and free agent fronts. Making a run at David Price…
NBC SportsCincinnati Reds: The One Wish for the Winter Meetings Is Trading for David Price
COMMENTARY | If the Winter Meetings fall exactly right for the Cincinnati Reds, it won't mean that on-base machine Shin-Soo Choo has agreed to an exorbitant contract to become a fixture in Reds Country, and it won't mean that the Reds have traded ace-in-waiting Homer Bailey or flash-point second…
Yahoo Contributor NetworkDavid Wright helped bring Curtis Granderson to the Mets with a text message
The Mets made their big off-season move earlier today, signing free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson to a four-year, $60 million deal. GM Sandy Alderson had promised to make some news, especially compared to the prior off-season when the Mets were among the least active teams. Per Newsday’s Marc…
NBC SportsCarlos Beltran turned down more money from the D-Backs to sign with the Yankees
Carlos Beltran has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Yankees and word is that he took less money for the opportunity to play in pinstripes. According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks made a “strong, under-the-radar push” to sign Beltran,…
NBC SportsBrett Gardner is drawing “significant” trade interest
With last night’s signing of Carlos Beltran, the Yankees officially have a surplus of outfielders. And more than a few teams are wondering if they would consider cashing in on that depth in order to upgrade in other areas. Source: Yankees receiving significant interest in Brett Gardner and willing…
NBC SportsJeff Samardzija rumors: Cubs offered 5 years, $55 million
The Cubs and starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija have been discussing an extension for some time now, with Chicago also considering dealing their young hurler should they be unable to come to an agreement. As 670 The Score's Bruce Levine reports, Cubs' President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein…
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