Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard believes that the six days the team has off between their NLCS win and Game 1 of the World Series will be a good thing.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Howard: Time Off Will Be Good For Us
Flyers Move Oct. 25 Game For Phillies
The Flyers have moved their Oct. 25 game against the Devils up in order to accommodate the World Series.
Melvin: Brewers Will Make Offer To CC
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, who signed a three-year extension this week, says that the team will make an offer to CC Sabathia.
Papelbon: I'm Not Concerned
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon says that he isn't concerned about how his team will play in Tampa Bay this weekend with their backs against the wall.
Maddon: Rays Not Focused On Game 5 Collapse
Rays' Manager Joe Maddon claims that his team isn't focused on their Game 5 collapse heading into the two deciding games at Tropicana Field.
Milwaukee's Melvin Extended, Sveum Out
The Brewers have signed GM Doug Melvin to a three-year extension through the 2012 season and announced that Dale Sveum will not be the team's manager next spring.
Yankees Winter Plans Come To Light
The Yankees' top executives have decided to pursue many of the game's premier free agents, primarily CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe, and first baseman Mark Teixeira.
Boras: Economy Won't Hurt Manny's Asking Price
Agent Scott Boras doesn't believe that the recent economic problems in America will hurt Manny Ramirez's asking price this winter.
Manny Provided Dodgers With $15M In Revenue?
It is believed that Manny Ramirez provided the Dodgers with $10 to $15 million in gross revenue stemming from gate attendance and merchandise sales.
Twins' Smith: We Need To Bolster Bullpen And Infield
Twins' GM Bill Smith claims that his top priorities this winter will be bolstering the team's bullpen and infield.
Could The Big Unit Pitch In California?
Randy Johnson has yet to come out and say that he wants to pitch in 2009, but one of his agents believes that he will do so.
Wang Throws First Pitch Since Hurting Foot
Yankees' pitcher Chien-Ming Wang threw 25 pitches on Friday for the first time since hurting his foot against the Astros in June.
Appraising Jake Peavy's Trade Value
Jake Peavy is one of the best starting pitchers in the game, but is not a transcendent ace like Johan Santana and is at least in part a product of Petco Park and a weak NL West.
Phillies Will Also Be Interested In Manny
The Phillies, Mets, Yankees and Blue Jays are being mentioned as possible suitors, in addition to the Dodgers, for potential free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.
GMs Melvin And Hendry Nearing Extensions
Doug Melvin is finalizing details on his new three-year deal in Milwaukee.
Yankees Discuss Peavy Trade With Padres
The Yankees are one of several teams that have had preliminary discussions with the San Diego Padres about a possible trade for Jake Peavy.
Agent: Dodgers' Pierre Wants Trade
Juan Pierre boxed up his belongings at Dodger Stadium on Thursday and appears to be hoping that he has played his last game for the team.
Dominican Manager Hoping To Have Pujols For WBC
The manager of the Dominican Republic team is still hoping that first baseman Albert Pujols can play in the World Baseball Classic despite his elbow surgery.
Report: Boston Gives Manny Partial Playoff Share
The Boston Herald has reported that Red Sox players voted in September to give Manny Ramirez a two-thirds share of playoff money.
Cubs Won't Let Mariners Talk To GM Hendry
The Cubs are intent on keeping GM Jim Hendry in town, and according to sources are not allowing the Mariners to talk with him about their vacant GM position.
Braves To Discuss Trade For Peavy?
The Braves are looking to fortify their rotation this winter and may have already contacted the Padres about a trade involving Jake Peavy.
Players' Union: Teams Acted In Concert Against Signing Bonds
The baseball players' union says it has evidence that teams acted in concert against signing Barry Bonds.
Sources: Padres Begin Shopping Jake Peavy
According to sources, the Padres have begun to exchange names with teams interested in All-Star pitcher Jake Peavy.
Report: Joba Will Begin Next Season In Starting Rotation
The New York Daily News reported on Thursday that the Yankees' brass is in agreement that Joba Chamberlain will open the 2009 season in the starting rotation.
Red Sox Rally From 7 Runs Down To Stay Alive
J.D. Drew's two-out double, in the ninth inning, gave the Red Sox a stunning 8-7 comeback win over the Rays on Thursday night, to send the ALCS back to Tampa Bay for game six this weekend.
Appraising Manny's Value
By comparing the contracts and relative production of other top earners, Manny Ramirez certainly deserves more than $20M per year. How will he age though?
Griffey Might Stay In Chicago For Less Money
The White Sox hold a $16.5 million option but are expected to give Ken Griffey a $4 million buyout, which they will split with Cincinnati.
Rays Had Never Hit 10 Homers In 3 Games
Until Games 2, 3 and 4 of the ALCS, the Tampa Bay Rays had never hit 10 home runs over three consecutive games in their history.
Rockies Took Serious Look At Longoria In 2007 Draft
Rockies' management thought hard about selecting Evan Longoria with the No. 2 pick in the 2006 draft.
Nationals Interested In Willie Randolph
The Washington Nationals are interested in adding former Mets manager Willie Randolph to their coaching staff, Newsday has learned.
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