December 19th, 2007 Archive

Schilling: Clemens should give up awards (AP)

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News

Boston Red Sox's Curt Schilling pitches against the Colorado Rockies in Game 2 of the baseball World Series on Oct. 25, 2007. at Fenway Park in Boston. Schilling called on Roger Clemens to give up the four Cy Young Awards he's won since 1997 if he can't clear his name from allegations that he used steroids to prolong and enhance his career.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling called on Roger Clemens to give up the four Cy Young Awards he's won since 1997 if he can't clear his name from allegations that he used steroids to prolong and enhance his career. "If he doesn't do that then there aren't many options as a fan for me other than to believe his career 192 wins and three Cy Youngs he won prior to 1997 were the end," Schilling...



M’s expected to announce deal with Silva

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
Free-agent pitcher Carlos Silva and the Mariners are close to completing a four-year contract, a move that would add depth to the Mariners' rotation.


Schilling: Clemens should give up awards

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling called on Roger Clemens to give up the four Cy Young Awards he's won since 1997 if he can't clear his name from allegations that he used steroids to prolong and enhance his career.


Rockies sign RHP Wells, LHP Redman (AP)

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
The NL champion Colorado Rockies added two pitchers on Wednesday, agreeing to one-year contracts with right-hander Kip Wells and lefty Mark Redman. The 30-year-old Wells was 7-17 with a 5.70 ERA for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. He is 64-91 in 231 career games with the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh, Texas and St.

Rockies adds to staff with Wells, Redman

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
The NL champion Colorado Rockies added two pitchers on Wednesday, agreeing to one-year contracts with right-hander Kip Wells and lefty Mark Redman.


Barrett, Padres agree to $3.5 million deal

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
Catcher Michael Barrett and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.


Padres avoid arbitration with C Barrett (AP)

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
Catcher Michael Barrett and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Barrett can make another $750,000 in performance bonuses. He joined the Padres in a trade with the Chicago Cubs in June, became a free agent, then accepted San Diego's offer of arbitration.

Cubs introduce right fielder Fukudome

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
Kosuke Fukudome caught the attention of the Chicago Cubs during the 2004 Olympics in Athens with a rare combination of skills and a confidence that accompanied his talent.


Cubs introduce Japanese RF Fukudome (AP)

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News

Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome smiles as he wears his new Chicago Cubs jersey and hat during a news conference at Wrigley Field, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Chicago.

Kosuke Fukudome caught the attention of the Chicago Cubs during the 2004 Olympics in Athens with a rare combination of skills and a confidence that accompanied his talent. When it came time for Fukudome to decide on his future, the Cubs took the patient approach, giving him space. But once he was ready to leave Japan, they pounced.



Royals, Mahay reach preliminary contract

December 19th, 2007 by Baseball Fan in Mitchell Report News
Left-handed reliever Ron Mahay and the Kansas City Royals reached a preliminary agreement on an $8 million, two-year contract.