Archive for July, 2008

31 Jul

The Blue Jackets re- secret free agent goalie Pascal Leclaire on Wednesday to a -year contract through the 2010-11 season.

The Blue Jackets re-signed confidential free agent Pascal Leclaire on Wednesday to a three-year contract through the 2010-11 season.
The 25-year-old Leclaire is coming off his best season, present 24-17-6 with a 2.25 goals-against typical, .919 save take and nine shutouts in 54 meet. He ranked second in the NHL in shutouts, in -against [...]

31 Jul

Mark Parrish homecoming didn’t work out.

Mark Parrish homecoming didn’t work out.
The Minnesota Wild bought out the ending years of the starboard ’s contract on Wednesday, finale Parrish’s frustrating reappearance to his hometown souk. Parrish cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent.
Wild all-purpose administrator Doug Risebrough said the 31-year-old Parrish became a earnings cap injured person because the [...]

31 Jul

The Detroit Red Wings made a devious move Wednesday that substantiate to be a almighty one if Valtteri Filppula up to his thinkable.

The Detroit Red Wings made a fine move Wednesday that could support to be a enormous one if Valtteri Filppula lives up to his likely.
Filppula signed a $15,000,000, five-year treaty with the Red Wings that a endowed forward on the roster for a while.
“We love everything round him because he’s a complete performer with [...]

31 Jul

Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy will have his next shock back to Saturday to give him an spare day of rest.

Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy will have his next beginning back to Saturday to give him an second day of rest.
Peavy was scheduled to fright on Friday night against San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum in the preamble of a -game succession. But the club unambiguous to give Peavy one additional [...]

31 Jul

A deal that would send Manny Ramirez to Florida may be a long shot, but Marlins chief David Samson didn’t rule it out Wednesday.

A deal that would send Manny Ramirez to Florida may be a long shot, but Marlins chair David Samson didn’t rule it out Wednesday. Less than 24 before the occupation closing date.
On his weekly hi-fi show, Samson addressed the Marlins are discussing a line of work to get Ramirez from the Boston Red [...]

31 Jul

The busy New York Yankees traded reliever LaTroy Hawkins to the Houston Astros on Wednesday for minor league infielder Matt Cusick.

The busy New York Yankees traded reliever LaTroy Hawkins to the Houston Astros on Wednesday for minor league Matt Cusick.
Hawkins was 1-1 with a 5.71 ERA in 33 appearances this time for the Yankees, who designated him for assignment Saturday after acquiring outfielder Xavier Nady and reliever Damaso Marte in a trade with Pittsburgh.
“I [...]

31 Jul

Wednesday American League Capsules.

Wednesday American League Capsules.
TAMPA BAY 3, TORONTO 2
TORONTO Carlos Pena homered and Edwin Jackson a amount of jams as the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Carl Crawford had a pair of hits and an RBI for Tampa Bay, which won the last two meet of this [...]

31 Jul

Ivan Rodriguez was the firm hand for the Florida Marlins when they won the 2003 World Series.

Ivan Rodriguez was the perpetual hand for the Florida Marlins when they won the 2003 World Series. A year latter, he was the spark that helped turn around the Detroit franchise when nothing wanted to be a Tiger.
The New York Yankees hope he can be a insignificant of both during push for the playoffs.
The [...]

31 Jul

Wednesday National League Capsules.

Wednesday National League Capsules.
FLORIDA 7, NY METS 5
MIAMI Josh Johnson recorded his foremost win in all but two an inordinate length of time as the Florida Marlins beaten the New York Mets, 7-5, in the rubber match of a three-game sequence.
Dan Uggla hit a two-run homer and Cody Ross delivered a two-run multiple for the [...]

31 Jul

Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach tied a major association highest achievement Wednesday night.

Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach tied a major league background Wednesday night. With five extra-base hits - two home runs and three .
Primarily a holdup during his career, Shoppach in debt roomy against Detroit.
Shoppach turned under and in the following, and fifth runs. He hit a two-run homer in the sixth and tied the [...]