Posts Tagged ‘Curtis Granderson’
2011 New York Yankees Free Agency: Pitch Then Ditch
After yet another first-round exit in the playoffs on behalf of the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees enter this season’s free agency period in need of severe pitching. The Yankees had one of the best offenses in the 2011, along with the best AL record and second-best record in the league behind the Philadelphia Phillies. The team enjoyed a …
by Giovanni Mio on November 5th, 2011 1 Comments »
Source: Johnny Damon Receives Big Offer
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that former Yankees OF Johnny Damon is set to receive a two-year/$14 million offer from the Detroit Tigers. Earlier today, it was said that the Tigers were willing to dish out one-year at around $7 million. -Damon, who had been a Yankee since 2006, had an excellent contract year in 2009. In 143 games, Damon slugged …
by Jon Alba on February 11th, 2010 Leave a comment »
A Look At Baseball’s Remaining Free Agents
Even though the end of the holiday season is approaching, that does not mean that teams cannot continue searching for some gifts! Here is a look at some key free agents left on the market, and where they may end up. Matt Holliday, OF Teams interested-St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles The …
by Jon Alba on December 26th, 2009 1 Comments »
Report: Yanks Near Agreement With Nick Johnson
Ken Davidoff is reporting that the New York Yankees may have reached a tentative agreement with 1B/DH Nick Johnson on a one-year deal. The contract will be worth at about $5.5 million. -With the signing of Nick Johnson, the 31 year old will be making his return to the Bronx after being traded to Montreal in the Javier Vazquez deal …
by Jon Alba on December 17th, 2009 Leave a comment »
Blockbuster Three-Team Deal Sends Granderson to Yanks, Jackson to the D’Backs
While Carmine Caruso reported it as a rumor earlier, Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated has confirmed via his Twitter that the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Detroit Tigers have agreed on a deal that will send OF Curtis Granderson to the Bronx and P Edwin Jackson to the desert. The details are as followed: The Yankees will receive Curtis …
by Jon Alba on December 8th, 2009 2 Comments »
Reports: Yankees Closing in on Deal for Granderson
Reports are coming into the SFC news room that Curtis Granderson may be heading to New York via trade. – The New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Detroit Tigers are reportedly finalizing a three-team deal. – The deal would send Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson to the Yanks. Granderson is coming off of a year in which he smacked 30 …
by Carmine Caruso on December 8th, 2009 1 Comments »
MLB Recap: September 12
Cincinnati Reds 7 Chicago Cubs 5- Drew Sutton’s two-run double in the 9th inning broke a 5-5 tie and lifted Cincinnati to Win #64 of the season. Drew Stubbs, Brandon Phillips, Darnell McDonald, Joey Votto, and Scott Rolen each drove in a run for Cincinnati, who jumped out to a 5-0 lead after four innings. Geovany Soto led all batters …
by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 3
Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 0- Carlos Torres scattered five hits in seven innings as he picked up his first career major league victory. DeWayne Wise gunned down Jake Fox at the plate in the 7th inning to preserve a 1-0 White Sox lead; the White Sox went on to score four more to earn Win #66 of the …
by Derek Johnson on September 4th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 30
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 Cincinnati Reds 2- Matt Kemp’s sacrifice fly in the 12th inning broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the Dodgers to their 78th victory of the season. Kemp also blasted his 21st long ball of the year in the 5th inning. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw gave up two earned runs on four hits in seven innings, but …
by Derek Johnson on August 30th, 2009 2 Comments »
MLB Recap: August 25
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Philadelphia Phillies 4- Andrew McCutchen hit a walk-off two-run home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to their 52nd win of the year. Philadelphia actually led 4-3 in the middle of the 9th, scoring two in the top half to force a bottom half. Nevertheless, the Phillies ended up losing their 51st game of the year. Ryan …
by Derek Johnson on August 26th, 2009 3 Comments »