Jennings returns to mound in Rangers camp

Jason Jennings, who underwent surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in the elbow of his throwing arm in September, returned to the mound for about 10 minutes and experienced no problems.
“There was no pain, but I didn’t expect any,” Jennings said. “It’s just good to get out there and throw to one of your […]

Cardinals not likely to keep Reyes as reliever

The last spot in the Cardinals rotation is up for grabs, and there are as many as five names ready to grab it. Throughout Spring Training, Anthony Reyes, Brad Thompson and Todd Wellemeyer are all candidates with major league experience, while prospects Mitchell Boggs and Blake Hawksworth could also factor into the equation.
Anthony Reyes […]

Braves’ McCann looking to regain consistency

After suffering through an injury plagued 2007, Atlanta Braves’ catcher Brian McCann is looking to regain his form as one of the league’s best catchers. Hoping to prove his 2006 season was no fluke, McCann to his upper body strength and increased his flexibility with yoga. He doesn’t want to credit his poor […]

Fogg turns down Rockies

Buster Olney is reporting that even after the Twins and Orioles have signed a veteran starter to fill holes in their rotation, Josh Fogg turned down a one-year, $5 million offer from the Rockies.  Fogg is instead looking for a multi-year contract.
It was just a few days ago that Fogg told the Denver Post that […]

Cardinals to be slow with Isringhausen, Springer

When Cardinals’ relievers Jason Isringhausen and Russ Springer still haven’t appeared in a Spring Training game by mid-March, don’t be alarmed, the team is planning on holding them out of games until that time in what Springer called the “save the bullets” rule. Ryan Franklin may fit under the same umbrella in terms of […]

Guillen says Fields is team’s third baseman

Ozzie Guillen confirmed the thoughts of many when he stated that Josh Fields was the team’s starting third baseman, however, he did it in a way that only Ozzie Guillen could.
”My third baseman right now, to be honest with you, is Josh Fields,” Guillen said. ”One reason: I don’t know exactly where Joe Crede is […]

Marlins reach ballpark agreement

The Florida Marlins, the city of Miami, Miami-Dade County, and Major League Baseball have reportedly reached an agreement to finance a $515 million ballpark at the site of the Orange Bowl. The only thing left is for the city and county commissioners to approve such agreement, which should occur on Thursday as both commissions […]

J.J. Hardy, Brewers avoid arbitration hearing

The Brewers and J.J. Hardy were scheduled to have an arbitration hearing early next week, however, that will not be needed anymore after the two sides agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.65 million deal.
The deal came in just below the mid-point of $2.725 million. Hardy was seeking $3.05 million in arbitration, while the Brewers […]

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