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Red Sox skipper Valentine says little on rivalry

Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:09:51 +0000

Bobby Valentine has learned a lot of things across his many years as a manager.

Marlins’ Ozzie: It’s ‘gambling’ to sign Cespedes

ESPNChicago.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:40:17 +0000

New Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen calls Yoenis Cespedes “pretty impressive,” but he said it’s no slam dunk that the Cuban defector ends up in Miami.

Royals agree with 12 ahead of spring training

Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:10:23 +0000

The Royals have agreed to terms with 12 players who will be making their way to Arizona for the start of spring training later this month.

O’s issue apologies to S. Korean organizations

Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:00:02 +0000

The Baltimore Orioles have apologized to two South Korean baseball organizations upset with the club over its contract with a local high school pitcher.

Ozzie: Sox’s Dunn had problems from Day 1

ESPNChicago.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:31:59 +0000

Ozzie Guillen knew the Chicago White Sox had a problem with Adam Dunn from the first day of spring training last year.

Cabrera, Indians agree on $4.55 million deal

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:35:05 +0000

Nobody dodges salary arbitration like the Cleveland Indians.

Filing: Wilpons rejected warnings about Madoff

Adam Rubin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:22:50 +0000

A former executive for a hedge fund started by the owners of the New York Mets warned them that Bernard Madoff had to be doing something illegal to gain such high returns, new court documents allege.

Indians give All-Star infielder Cabrera $4.55M for one year, avoid arbitration

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000

All-Star infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a $4.55 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.

Cubs’ GM: Soriano likely starts ’12 in Chicago

ESPNChicago.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:44:00 +0000

Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Thursday that it’s unlikely Alfonso Soriano will start the season with another team, and he also said there could be discussions about locking up Matt Garza to a long-term deal.

Luis Ayala set to join Orioles

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:24:50 +0000

The Baltimore Orioles continued their efforts to reinforce their
bullpen Friday, closing in on a one-year contract with free-agent
right-hander Luis Ayala, according to a major-league source.

Report: Youkilis to marry Brady’s sister

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:06:52 +0000

Boston Red Sox slugger Kevin Youkilis will soon count Tom Brady as
a brother after getting engaged to the New England Patriots
quarterback’s sister, the Boston Herald reported Friday.

Cashman’s bank records subpoenaed

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:22:16 +0000

Manhattan prosecutors subpoenaed Yankees general manager Brian
Cashman’s bank records, which sources said include evidence that he
coughed up as much as $20,000 to accused extortionist and purported
mistress Louise Meanwell as far back as April, the New York Post
learned.

Rangers, Cruz agree to two-year, $16M deal

Richard Durrett — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:17:28 +0000

Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, according to a source.

Cruz getting healthy, now wealthy

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Royals, Gordon agree on one-year deal worth $4.8 million

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:42:00 +0000

The Royals and outfielder Alex Gordon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4,775,000.

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Oil Can Boyd admits cocaine use during career

ESPNBoston.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:21:53 +0000

“Oil Can” Boyd admits he was under the influence of cocaine during “two-thirds” of his games.

Gordon, Royals agree to 1-year deal at $4.7M

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:36 +0000

Alex Gordon doesn’t know where negotiations stand on a long-term contract. He doesn’t even know how much he deserves to make after a breakout season with the Kansas City Royals.

Two Mets minor leaguers suspended 50 games for drug violations

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:56:00 +0000

New York Mets catcher Charles ‘Dock’ Doyle and pitcher Scott Moviel have been suspended 50 games each under baseball’s minor-league drug program.

Mets GM Alderson: ‘Big fundraiser’ to pay for drive to spring training

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000

Even New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can’t resist pointing out the team’s financial difficulties.

Even GM pokes fun at Mets’ financial problems

ESPNNewYork.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:32:29 +0000

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson poked fun at the team’s finances on Twitter.

Rangers agree to two-year, $16M contract with ALCS MVP Cruz

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:41:00 +0000

The two-time defending AL champion Texas Rangers avoided arbitration with another of their core players, agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract with AL Championship Series MVP Nelson Cruz.

Rich Harden out for 2012 season

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:43:23 +0000

Free agent pitcher Rich Harden will miss the 2012 season after
undergoing surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule, an
ailment he has pitched with since 2007, the San Francisco Chronicle
reported Thursday.

Rangers sign Cruz to two-year deal

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:11:40 +0000

The Rangers eliminated another of their arbitration cases on
Thursday, signing right fielder Nelson Cruz to a two-year, $16
million contract, according to a major-league source.

Reds finalize contracts with Ludwick, Francis

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:10:31 +0000

The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, finalizing a $2.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick and a minor league deal with left-handed starter Jeff Francis.

Breslow, Diamondbacks agree, avoid hearing

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:52:55 +0000

Left-handed reliever Craig Breslow and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoided salary arbitration.

Mets owners seek help from Supreme Court in Madoff appeal

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:00 +0000

The owners of the New York Mets want the Supreme Court to get involved in their attempt to recover money from Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.

‘Oil Can’ Boyd reveals cocaine use

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:34:17 +0000

Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis ‘Oil Can’ Boyd says he pitched
two-thirds of his games on cocaine.

Mets owners ask high court for help

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:12:11 +0000

The owners of the New York Mets want the Supreme Court to get
involved in their attempt to recover money from Bernard Madoff’s
Ponzi scheme.

Bombers to release official fragrances

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:28:30 +0000

The Bronx Bombers are set to release official team fragrances.

Sources: Rangers, Andrus agree on deal

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:47:37 +0000

The Texas Rangers reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year
contract with shortstop Elvis Andrus, according to major league
sources.

Cubs acquire 1B Rizzo from Padres for Cashner

ESPNChicago.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:23:12 +0000

The Cubs acquired Anthony Rizzo from the Padres in a deal that sends right-hander Andrew Cashner to San Diego.

Moving Garza makes sense for Cubs

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:11:49 +0000

Cubs can’t afford to waste time moving Garza.

Cubs’ Castro part of sexual assault investigation

ESPNChicago.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:26:28 +0000

Chicago police say they are investigating an accusation that Cubs All-Star Starlin Castro sexually assaulted a woman last fall, but no charges have been filed at this time.

Mets hire consulting firm that helped Rangers during 2010 bankruptcy

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +0000

The financially troubled New York Mets have hired the consulting company that worked with the Texas Rangers during that team’s bankruptcy in 2010.

Cardinals coach Duncan taking leave from team

Jerry Crasnick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:29:20 +0000

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan is taking a leave of absence from the team for family reasons, general manager John Mozeliak confirmed Thursday night. Mozeliak said no timetable has been determined for Duncan’s return.

Pujols guaranteed $240M as Angels deal sealed

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:53:38 +0000

Guess $240 million wasn’t quite enough for Albert Pujols. In addition to his salary, the Los Angeles Angels are giving the slugger four season tickets to home games over the next decade.

M’s sign Japanese P Iwakuma to one-year deal

Jerry Crasnick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:23:50 +0000

Free agent pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma has reached agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $1.5 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, his agent, Paul Cobbe, told ESPN.com.

Rangers tab Hamilton’s father-in-law for support

Richard Durrett — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:17 +0000

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton’s father-in-law is his new accountability partner.

Agent: M’s, Japanese P Iwakuma agree to deal

Jerry Crasnick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:42:26 +0000

Free agent pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma has reached agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $1.5 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, his agent, Paul Cobbe, told ESPN.com.

Cards’ Duncan taking leave from team

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:55:01 +0000

Dave Duncan, one of the game’s most respected pitching coaches, is
taking a leave of absence from the St. Louis Cardinals, general
manager John Mozeliak said Thursday night.

Adams undergoes surgery for sports hernia

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:34:24 +0000

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Rangers start to raise railings after fan’s death

Richard Durrett — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:19:31 +0000

The Texas Rangers are in the early stages of installation of railings throughout Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in an effort to make the park safer for fans.

Rangers add star’s father-in-law to staff

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:14:32 +0000

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Theo: Trust ‘breakdown’ led to Zambrano deal

Bruce Levine — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:01:30 +0000

The Chicago Cubs traded Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins.

Theo: Trust ‘breakdown’ led to Zambrano deal

Bruce Levine — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:01:30 +0000

The Chicago Cubs traded Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins.

Rangers raise railings to ensure fan safety in front rows

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:54:00 +0000

The new raised railings at Rangers Ballpark have beveled tops and lean slightly inward, making it safer for fans in front-row seats throughout the stadium.

Athletics bring back CF Crisp on two-year deal

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:45:04 +0000

– The Oakland Athletics have a familiar face to play center field after re-signing Coco Crisp to a $14 million two-year contract Thursday with a club option for 2014.

Athletics officially sign Crisp for two years, $14 million

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:39:00 +0000

The Oakland Athletics have a familiar face to play center field after re-signing Coco Crisp to a $14 million two-year contract Thursday with a club option for 2014.

Royals’ Butler is 2011 recipient of Hutch Award

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:35:44 +0000

Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals has won the Hutch Award, given annually to a major leaguer for his work on and off the field.

Tigers’ Cabrera pleads no contest to DUI charge

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:15:41 +0000

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera pleaded no contest Thursday in Florida to drunken driving.

Tigers’ Cabrera pleads no contest to drunken driving charge

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:32:00 +0000

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has pleaded no contest in Florida to drunken driving.

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Nationals prospect suspended for 50 games

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:29:26 +0000

Washington Nationals left-hander Zechry Zinicola is the first player suspended this year under baseball’s minor league drug program and will miss the first 50 games of the season.

Rangers reliever Adams (hernia) gets surgery

Richard Durrett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:28:00 +0000

Texas Rangers reliever Mike Adams had surgery Wednesday to repair a hernia.

Dodgers re-sign MacDougal to one-year deal

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:57:10 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed a key member of the bullpen in reliever Mike MacDougal on Thursday.

Cubs’ Epstein leaves door open to Soriano deal

ESPNChicago.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:54:29 +0000

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein emphasized on Thursday that Alfonso Soriano remains a valuable offensive asset, but Epstein also left the door open to a trade.

Dodgers keep reliever MacDougal on one-year contract

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:54:00 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed reliever Mike MacDougal to a $1 million, one-year contract with a club option for 2013.

Cabrera avoids jail time in DUI case

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:47:38 +0000

All-Star first baseman Miguel Cabrera will avoid jail time after
pleading no contest Thursday to a DUI charge.

Cabrera avoids jail time in DUI case

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:47:38 +0000

All-Star first baseman Miguel Cabrera will avoid jail time after
pleading no contest Thursday to a DUI charge.

Mets expect Santana will be ready

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:44:49 +0000

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson expects Johan Santana to be
ready for spring training, saying Thursday the left-hander has been
throwing for three weeks and that he should be “ready to go.”

The A’s are rebuilding yet again, and all they get is this Coco Crisp jersey

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Moneyball is long gone and the A’s are in a constant state of rebuilding. But what are they building for? Scott Miller looks at a ravaged roster of no-names and wonders when — if ever — Oakland will turn serious about contending.

Nationals minor leaguer Zinicola suspended for 50 games

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:39:00 +0000

Washington Nationals left-hander Zechry Zinicola is the first player suspended this year under baseball’s minor-league drug program and will miss the first 50 games of the season.

Sources: 6 groups after Dodgers pass first step

Ramona Shelburne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:48:07 +0000

At least six prospective bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers have received initial clearance from MLB to enter into discussions with the New York investment group handling the sale, according to multiple sources close to the process.

Torre quits MLB job to attempt to buy Dodgers

ESPNLosAngeles.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:48 +0000

Joe Torre has quit his MLB job to join a group trying to buy the Dodgers.

Source: Manny plans to work out for MLB teams

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:30 +0000

Manny Ramirez plans to work out for teams later this month in an effort to return to the major leagues, a source told ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney.

Source: Manny plans to work out for MLB teams

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:30 +0000

Manny Ramirez plans to work out for teams later this month in an effort to return to the major leagues, a source told ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney.

Source: Manny plans to work out for MLB teams

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:30 +0000

Manny Ramirez plans to work out for teams later this month in an effort to return to the major leagues, a source told ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney.

Source: Manny plans to work out for MLB teams

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:30 +0000

Manny Ramirez plans to work out for teams later this month in an effort to return to the major leagues, a source told ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney.

Red Sox pitcher Jenks has second back surgery

ESPNBoston.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:42:03 +0000

A back procedure will delay Bobby Jenks’ return to the Red Sox.

Crasnick: Business of Boras unfinished

Jerry Crasnick — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:33:41 +0000

Prince Fielder, Ryan Madson and Edwin Jackson among agent’s unemployed clients

Crasnick: Business of Boras unfinished

Jerry Crasnick — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:33:41 +0000

Prince Fielder, Ryan Madson and Edwin Jackson among agent’s unemployed clients

Yankees can’t make deal with Japan’s Nakajima

Wallace Matthews — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:08:11 +0000

The New York Yankees struck out in their pursuit of Hiroyuki Nakajima.

Rockies acquire Chad Tracy

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:58:14 +0000

The Colorado Rockies have acquired a minor league infielder that
manager Jim Tracy loves – his son.

Zambrano trade completed, ex-Cubs ace headed to Marlins

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:48:00 +0000

Carlos Zambrano’s trade to the Miami Marlins was approved Thursday, and in exchange the Chicago Cubs will receive right-hander Chris Volstad.

Nakajima headed back to Japan

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:10:10 +0000

The New York Yankees say they have failed to sign Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima.

MLB, union approve Pujols contract; deal has $240M guaranteed

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Albert Pujols officially joined the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday when Major League Baseball and the players association confirmed the terms of the first baseman’s 10-year contract and agreed its guaranteed value is $240 million.

Pujols’ $240M deal finalized, includes season tickets, hotel suites

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:24:00 +0000

Report: Red Sox’s Jenks has 2nd back surgery

ESPNBoston.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:25:48 +0000

A back procedure will delay Bobby Jenks’ return to the Red Sox.

Source: Cubs trade volatile Zambrano to Miami

Bruce Levine — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:10:12 +0000

The Chicago Cubs are trading Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Bobby Jenks has 2nd spinal procedure

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:16 +0000

Boston Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks has undergone a second
spinal decompression procedure that could delay the start of his
spring training

Japan IF Kawasaki says he has Mariners’ invite

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:20:17 +0000

Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki says he’s been invited to spring training by the Seattle Mariners.

Zambrano completes Marlins’ circus act

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:45:48 +0000

Rosenthal wants to run off and join the Marlins’ circus.

Gaudin says he has minor-league deal from Marlins, camp invite

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:59:00 +0000

Pitcher Chad Gaudin says he has reached agreement on a minor-league deal with the Miami Marlins and received an invitation to spring training.

Reds finalize 1-year deal to bring Brackman back to hometown

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:52:00 +0000

The Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Andrew Brackman finalized a one-year deal on Wednesday, uniting him with his hometown team.

Rays sign closer candidate Rodney for one year

Enrique Rojas — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:24:30 +0000

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed Fernando Rodney to a one-year, $2 million contract.

Sources: Big Z headed to Miami

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:55:21 +0000

The Marlins, seeking to make another offseason splash, are close to
acquiring Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano, according to
major-league sources.

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Rays sign closer candidate Rodney, source says

Enrique Rojas — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:58:01 +0000

Fernando Rodney and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a one-year, $2 million contract after the pitcher passed his physical last week, a source close to negotiations said.

Caple: HOF voting limits should be rethought

Jim Caple — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:07:51 +0000

Hall of Fame voting limits should be rethought in modern era.

Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:46:02 +0000

Joe Torre has resigned as Major League Baseball’s executive vice
president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the
Los Angeles Dodgers.

Torre quits MLB executive post to pursue bid to buy Dodgers

MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:22:00 +0000

Joe Torre has resigned as Major League Baseball’s executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers ownership

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:22:11 +0000

Joe Torre has resigned as Major League Baseball’s executive vice
president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the
Los Angeles Dodgers.

Report: Dobbs, Marlins agree to two-year deal

Associated Press — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:53:19 +0000

A person familiar with the negotiations says infielder Greg Dobbs has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Miami Marlins.

Report: Dobbs, Marlins agree to two-year deal

Associated Press — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:53:19 +0000

A person familiar with the negotiations says infielder Greg Dobbs has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Miami Marlins.

Report: Dobbs, Marlins agree to terms

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:40:01 +0000

A person familiar with the negotiations says infielder Greg
Dobbs has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Miami
Marlins.

Sources: A’s, Crisp agree to $14M deal

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:16:17 +0000

The Oakland Athletics, after spending the past several weeks
trading their top players, finally are keeping one. The team has
reached agreement with free-agent center fielder Coco Crisp,
according to major-league sources.

Cubs agree to $1.15M contract with OF Johnson

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:22:11 +0000

The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson have agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.

Chicago man caught trying to steal ivy from Wrigley Field

FOXSports.com News for MLB — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:06:04 +0000

Chicago man arrested allegedly trying to steal ivy from Wrigley
Field

Source: Veteran Crisp has 2-year deal with A’s

ESPN.com news services — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:43:41 +0000

Free agent outfielder Coco Crisp has agreed to a new two-year deal with the Oakland Athletics, a league source told ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney.