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Nov 14, 2007 2:47 PM CST

A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks

Slugger wants to save image, sources say, negotiates without agent

(Newser) - The Yankees may get Alex Rodriguez back, and for a (relative) bargain. The slugger is in talks to stay in pinstripes for 10 years and $275 million—about $75 million less than he's been seeking—under a stipulation that his agent isn't involved. Sources tell the NY Daily News A-Rod...

Red Sox Pedroia Top A.L. Rookie

Nov 12, 2007 10:55 PM CST

Red Sox Pedroia Top A.L. Rookie

Braun grabs award in NL in narrow win over Tulowitzki

(Newser) - He batted .172 in April, yet Dustin Pedroia didn't lose faith -- and today he was rewarded. The Red Sox second baseman was named A.L. Rookie of the Year by baseball writers, easily topping Tampa Bay's Delmon Young. Add that to a World Series win and moving into a...

Will the Rocket Finally Retire?

Nov 8, 2007 3:02 AM CST

Will the Rocket Finally Retire?

Clemens to develop new talent for the Astros —unless new pitching gig comes along

(Newser) - Roger Clemens looks to be retiring at long last, as he prepares to honor his post-retirement contract with the Houston Astros by working to scout and develop young pitchers. But wait—if a team "has a need for Roger" and the Rocket feels up to it, his agent "...

Pettitte Ponders Retirement

Nov 5, 2007 10:33 PM CST

Pettitte Ponders Retirement

New York hurler declines $16M option, but will likely pitch for Yankees if at all

(Newser) - In the latest development of a tumultuous Yankees offseason, star pitcher Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option for 2008. However, his agent stressed that Pettitte's choice was between the Yankees or retirement, saying, "If Andy decides to play, I am confident we can reach an agreement with the...

Dodgers Usher In New Era

Nov 5, 2007 9:44 PM CST

Dodgers Usher In New Era

Hoopla, record turnout surrounds Torre's inaugural press conference

(Newser) - The Joe Torre Era began in Los Angeles with a festive news conference in Dodger Stadium's capacious center field, reports the Los Angeles Times. The surefire Hall of Famer reported that longtime sidekicks Larry Bowa and Don Mattingly would also be joining his staff, Mattingly after losing out to Joe...

Yanks $100M Short on A-Rod

Nov 3, 2007 7:39 AM CDT

Yanks $100M Short on A-Rod

The all-star wanted a deal with $350 million

(Newser) - Not even close. The Yankees fell more than $100 million short of what A-Rod and agent Scott Boras demanded, ESPN reports. Before opting out of his contract, Alex Rodriguez told the Yanks he wanted a deal worth a staggering $350 million over eight years, but the team figured on about...

Go West, Yankee:
Torre Signs With Dodgers

Nov 1, 2007 5:20 PM CDT

Go West, Yankee: Torre Signs With Dodgers

LA reportedly offers $4M per season for three-year deal as manager

(Newser) - After an expedited courtship period, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially signed ex-Yankee Joe Torre as their manager for the next three years, replacing Grady Little, who stepped down Tuesday. While the details are yet to be disclosed, Torre is expected to haul in $4 million a season, the Los ...

Girardi Accepts 3-Year Offer to Manage Yanks

Oct 30, 2007 9:32 PM CDT

Girardi Accepts 3-Year Offer to Manage Yanks

Ex-catcher beat out Mattingly because of experience as a skipper

(Newser) - Joe Girardi has agreed to a three-year, $6 million contract to accept the unenviable task of succeeding Joe Torre, and his four championships, as the Yankees manager. Girardi is no slouch in the hardware department, however. He won three championships as a player for the Yankees and was the 2006...

Torre Steps Up to Plate as
Little Resigns

Oct 30, 2007 8:26 PM CDT

Torre Steps Up to Plate as Little Resigns

Torre and Dodgers agree to terms as Yanks sign Joe Girardi

(Newser) - Joe Torre's in and Grady Little's out with the Dodgers, who have okayed terms with the ex-Yankee skipper and almost clinched a deal, the Los Angeles Times reports. Still at issue are Torre's coaching staff and player personnel input. Torre wants his own staff, with Don Mattingly, and is negotiating...

Torre May Go to Dodgers

Oct 30, 2007 6:40 AM CDT

Torre May Go to Dodgers

Yankees manager to head to LA, replaces Little

(Newser) - Joe Torre, who turned down a one-year deal to continue as Yankees coach two weeks ago, could be heading to Los Angeles. MLB.com is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking to dismiss Grady Little and hire Torre, although the Dodgers won't confirm the story. Last night Torre...

Agent Says 'Sorry' for
A-Rod Timing

Oct 29, 2007 10:55 PM CDT

Agent Says 'Sorry' for A-Rod Timing

MLB had slammed him for revealing opt-out news during Series

(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez's agent Scott Boras apologized today for the distraction caused by his announcement during the World Series that A-Rod would opt out of his Yankee contract, Responding to criticism from baseball officials angered at the move, Boras said in a statement that, "The unfortunate result was not...

Yanks Want Girardi to Succeed Torre

Oct 29, 2007 8:34 PM CDT

Yanks Want Girardi to Succeed Torre

Mattingly 'extremely disappointed' about being passed over

(Newser) - The Yankees have picked a successor to Joe Torre's managerial throne: Joe Girardi, the former Marlins manager and Yankee coach who was a catcher on three New York title teams in the '90s and worked for them this year as a TV analyst. The New York Times reports that though...

Steinbrenners Face 'Tough Decision'

Oct 25, 2007 6:48 AM CDT

Steinbrenners Face 'Tough Decision'

Owners won't demand immediate success from new Yankees manager

(Newser) - Yankee officials have now interviewed all three of Joe Torre's potential successors, and so far team owner George Steinbrenner and sons Hank and Hal are "impressed" with all of them—and concede they've got a "tough decision" to make. Whoever the "slight favorite" is, he'll take the...

Mattingly
Aimed to Take After Torre

Oct 24, 2007 6:49 AM CDT

Mattingly Aimed to Take After Torre

Yankees bench coach is favored by players, Steinbrenner

(Newser) - When Don Mattingly came out of retirement to join up as the Yankees' hitting coach, he already had his sights set on following in Joe Torre's managerial footsteps, reports the New York Times. "I’ve known from the beginning what I wanted," said Mattingly, who is said to...

With Torre out, Yanks Start Interviewing

Oct 23, 2007 4:25 AM CDT

With Torre out, Yanks Start Interviewing

Steinbrenner's looking at Girardi, Mattingly, Pena for new manager

(Newser) - Former Yankee catcher Joe Girardi spent yesterday meeting with team officials, interviewing for Joe Torre's old job as New York's manager, reports the Times. He'll be followed today by the team's current bench coach Don Mattingly, and tomorrow Yankees first-base coach Tony Pena will jump into the interview pool.

Francona: Torre Is a Gentleman

Oct 19, 2007 3:51 AM CDT

Francona: Torre Is a Gentleman

Outgoing Yankees manager gets respect, support from fans and rivals alike

(Newser) - After Joe Torre rejected the Yankees' offer of a $5 million one-year contract yesterday, supporters came out of the woodwork in the unlikeliest of places: the Red Sox dugout. Boston manager Terry Francona called Torre a "gentleman," and knuckleballer Tim Wakefield said he "hoped to be able...

Torre Done, Turns Down Yanks

Oct 18, 2007 3:58 PM CDT

Torre Done, Turns Down Yanks

Ends career as New York manager after refusing to take pay cut in new deal

(Newser) - In a stunning move, Joe Torre ended his 12-year tenure today as New York Yankees manager—which included four World Series titles—by turning down a new contract that would have cut his salary to $5 million from the $7 million he made in 2007. The one-year offer for 2008...

Another Day and Still No Word on Torre's Future

Oct 18, 2007 12:15 AM CDT

Another Day and Still No Word on Torre's Future

GM Cashman says delay is show of respect for Yankees manager

(Newser) - The Yankees brass continued their meetings today in Tampa but still have not made a decision on the fate of manager Joe Torre. GM Brian Cashman said that the club is taking their time with the decision on whether to bring Torre back out of respect for the man who...

George's Sons Take Over Yanks

Oct 14, 2007 9:59 AM CDT

George's Sons Take Over Yanks

(Newser) - George Steinbrenner’s sons, Hank and Hal, are now calling the shots for the Yankees, the New York Post reported today. King George, 77, will still be in the picture and only "an office door away," but the brothers will have final say on all day-to-day baseball decisions....

Is 'the Boss' Still the Boss?

Oct 12, 2007 9:38 AM CDT

Is 'the Boss' Still the Boss?

Steinbrenner's position as top decision-maker up in the air

(Newser) - Still reeling from an embarrassing first-round playoff bounce courtesy of Cleveland, the Yankees are wracked with questions about Joe Torre's job security, A-Rod's next contract, and Mariano's future. The biggest question, however, is what George Steinbrenner's role with the team will be. Notably silent in recent years, the old Boss...