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Baseball American League

Yankees Win Opener –

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Yankees won their home opener over the Detroit Tigers by a score of 6-3. Granderson and Teixara both hit homeruns for the Yankees and helped them win their first March home opener. Joba Chamberlain picked up the … Continue reading →

Rangers Sign Josh Hamilton –

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Josh Hamilton signed a two year contract for $24 million with the Texas Rangers. The Texas outfielder will receive a $3 miilion dollar signing bonus and earn $7.25 million this year and $13.75 million next season. Josh Hamilton won the American League Most Valuable … Continue reading →

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Mets To Host All-Star Game –

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets are expected to host the 2013 All-Star game at Citi Field. The Mets have not hosted an All-Star game since 1964. Fred and Jeff Wilpon also announced that they are seeking a limited partner to buy … Continue reading →

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Billy Butler Stays With Royals –

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Billy Butler and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a four year contract extension for $30 million. The hard hitting first baseman just won the Royals player of the year award for the second straight season. Butler had strong seasons in … Continue reading →

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Yankees Sign Andruw Jones –

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Yankees signed Andruw Jones to a one year contract for $2 million. Andruw Jones can earn an additional $1.2 million for incentives based on the number of plate appearances. During his career, Jones won 10 Gold Gloves … Continue reading →

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Cliff Lee Returns To Philly –

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Cliff Lee will return to the Philadelphia Phillies after signing a five year $120 million dollar contract. The contract has an option for a sixth year that will add another $15 million. The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers both made offers that were … Continue reading →

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Lee Carries Rangers –

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Cliff Lee is now 7-0 with a 1.26 E.R.A. in his postseason career. Lee had 13 strikeouts in a 8-0 victory over the New York Yankees. The win put the Rangers up 2 games to one in the best of seven … Continue reading →

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Francoeur Traded –

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Jeff Francouer was traded to the Texas Rangers for infielder Joaquin Arias. Francouer will be an asset to the Rangers in the final month and during the playoffs. Francouer is a strong defensive player and can also hit for power. This is another questionable … Continue reading →

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NL Wins All-Star Game –

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National League won the All-Star game by a score of 3-1 last night in Anaheim. The win gives the National League home field advantage in the World Series. Brian McCann had a three run double in the 7th inning … Continue reading →

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Game 5 Is On –

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Game five is on tonight even though the weather is more suited for football. Forty degrees is not the best temperature to be playing in but it may only last three innings. To read a related article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Game 3 –

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The World Series is tied at one game a piece and game three is set for tonight. Yahoo! Sports has a good scouting breakdown on the starting pitchers and the line-ups that they face. To read a related article, please … Continue reading →

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Rays vs. Phillies –

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have moved onto the World Series. They will face the Philadelphia Phillies who are made their last appearance in the Series back in 1993. The Phillies won their only World Series back in 1980. To … Continue reading →