The ?Moneyball? era soberly and officially ended this winter and the elephantine (Connie Mack elephant pun intended) task of rebuilding one of sports recent success stories.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
2008 Season Preview: Oakland Athletics
Red Sox Send Colon To Minor Leagues
The Red Sox sent Bartolo Colon to the Minor Leagues on Wednesday.
Garciaparra Has Broken Right Hand
Dodgers' 3B Nomar Garciaparra has a broken bone in his right hand and might not be ready for Opening Day.
Royals Acquire RHP Salmon From Reds
The Royals on Tuesday acquired RHP Brad Salmon from the Reds for a players to be named.
Could Cubs Trade Marquis?
There are rumors that a solid performance from Jason Marquis on Tuesday could have either earned him a spot in Chicago's starting rotation or a ticket out of town.
Back Spasms Sideline Kerry Wood
Cubs' pitcher Kerry Wood has back spasms and missed a pitching assignment on Tuesday.
Ichrio's Talents Come From 'Very Fine Prefrontal Cortext'?
Dr. Kenichiro Mogi, a celebrity brain scientist in Japan, has a theory on what makes Ichiro Suzuki such an outstanding baseball player.
2008 Season Preview: Boston Red Sox
How quickly New England can throw away 86 seasons of grief-stricken baseball and believe that winning the World Series is now the manifest destiny of the Boston Red Sox.
Red Sox End Threatened Boycott Over Pay Dispute
The Red Sox ended a threatened boycott Wednesday of their final spring game and resolved their dispute over paying coaches for their upcoming trip to Japan.
Giants Officially Out Of Crede Talks?
On the heels of the Giants realizing that they are not close to contending in the NL West, they have all but backed out of trade talks with the White Sox for Joe Crede.
Yankees Express Interest In Harden
The Yankees have expressed interest in Oakland's Rich Harden, according to a source.
Red Sox Threaten To Boycott Japan Trip
The Boston Red Sox have threatened to boycott their games in Japan unless their coaches and other staff are paid for making the trip.
Bonds: 'I'm Not Going To Retire'
Barry Bonds claims that he is not going to retire and that he wouldn't mind signing a contract midseason.
Reports: Gallardo Nears Return To Brewers
Pitcher Yovani Gallardo, who had arthroscopic surgery on his knee on Feb. 19, threw a simulated game and is set to make his first start on Friday.
Rangers' Bradley To Test Knee At DH Friday
The Texas Rangers plan to play Milton Bradley at designated hitter on Friday, his first appearance since tearing his ACL last September.
Fehr: Lack Of Offers To Bonds Will Be Examined
Less than two weeks before Opening Day, Barry Bonds and other free-agents remain unsigned.
Sherrill Named Orioles' Closer
Orioles' Manager Dave Trembley has named pitcher George Sherrill as the team's closer.
Mets' Castro Has Hamstring Strain
The Mets announced on Tuesday morning that catcher Ramon Castro has a strained hamstring.
2008 Season Preview: Los Angeles Angels
After a one-year absence, playoff baseball returned to the Big A in 2007. What does 2008 have in store for Vladimir Guerrero and the Angels?
Joba Expects To Being Season In Bullpen
Joba Chamberlain will learn his official fate within the next few days, but he is expected to begin the season in the Yankees' bullpen.
Contract Talks With Miguel Cabrera Continue
The Tigers and third baseman Miguel Cabrera are continuing to talk about a long-term contract.
Dodgertown Days Come To An End
With HOF manager Tommy Lasorda watching, the Dodgers lost to the Astros in the last game to ever be played at "Dodgertown."
Varitek Open To Contract Talks?
The agent for Jason Varitek, Scott Boras, claims that the catcher is interested in discussing an extension with the Red Sox but that he won't approach the team.
Astros' Matsui To Begin Season On DL
New Astros' second-baseman Kazuo Matsui will begin the season on the disabled list after undergoing successful surgery to repair an anal fissure.
Dice-K Will Start Red Sox Opener In Tokyo
RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka will start the Red Sox's season opener against the A's in Tokyo on March 25.
Sabathia Fields New York Questions
C. C. Sabathia has turned down Cleveland?s four-year offer worth more than $17 million a season, and the Yankees have more than $75 million coming off their payroll after this season.
2008 Season Preview: Atlanta Braves
Following 14 consecutive Octobers, the Braves have missed the playoffs each of the past two seasons. But that small streak looks poised to end in 2008.
Broken Bat Makes Mess Of Delgado
Carlos Delgado needed stitches to close a gash on his right forearm after he has hit with a broken bat while on the base pads on Sunday.
Piniella: Roberts' Trade Rumors 'Unsettling'
Trade rumors involving the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore second-baseman Brian Roberts are still alive, and it's unsettling to Lou Pinella's players.
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