Posts Tagged ‘Johnny Damon’
Youk better believe it
The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox has been celebrated for nearly a century. While as of late it’s cooled down, the thought of a Yankee become a Red Sox or vice versa happening sounds plain weird. Some players who have played for both sides are Wade Boggs, Johnny Damon, Derek Lowe and Roger Clemens. But …
by Giovanni Mio on December 12th, 2012 Leave a comment »
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 »
MLB News 1/23
On this tender Saturday evening in January, the hot stove shows no signs of cooling down! -The Baltimore Orioles agreed on a one-year deal with former shortstop Miguel Tejada, who will now play third base for the team. Tejada played for the Orioles from 2004-2007, winning a home run derby in the process. He was traded to the Astros in …
by Jon Alba on January 23rd, 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 »
Matsui Agrees To Deal With Angels
On a day in baseball that literally cannot get any bigger, World Series MVP Hideki Matsui has agreed to a one-year/$6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. -The Angels, who lost John Lackey earlier today, will use Matsui in the designated hitter spot. He will replace the departing Vladmir Guerrero. -Matsui, who joined Major League Baseball in …
by Jon Alba on December 14th, 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 28
Chicago Cubs 5 New York Mets 2- Alfonso Soriano’s three-run blast in the 8th inning broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the Chicago Cubs to Win #64 of the season. Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez singled in the other runs for Chicago. Carlos Marmol shut down the Mets in the 9th inning to earn his 6th save of the year. …
by Derek Johnson on August 29th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 9
Washington Nationals 9 Arizona Diamondbacks 2- J.D. Martin won his first game of the season after giving up one earned run on five hits in five innings. Adam Dunn hit a two-run blast in the 1st inning for Washington, who reached the 40-win milestone after winning eight straight games. Arizona scored both of their runs off solo blasts from Trent …
by Derek Johnson on August 9th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 6
Washington Nationals 12 Florida Marlins 8- Down 6-0 after the first two innings, the Nationals stormed back with a pair of four-run innings (5th and 8th) and a three-run 4th inning; they went on to win their 37th game of the season. Ryan Zimmerman and Elijah Dukes both homered for the Nationals; Zimmerman was one double away from the cycle. …
by Derek Johnson on August 7th, 2009 Leave a comment »