Archive for November, 2007
Veteran free agent relief pitcher David Riske negotiating with Milwaukee Brewers (AP)
Seeking to fill the void left when right-handed reliever Scott Linebrink left through free agency, the Milwaukee Brewers are in negotiations with free agent relief pitcher David Riske. “We’re still talking,” Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said. “We’re optimistic we’ll be able to get something done, but we don’t anticipate anything until next week.” Riske [...]
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Milwaukee probably can’t afford Andruw Jones (Yahoo! Sports)
Milwaukee Brewers’ GM Doug Melvin recently touched base with agent Scott Boras about free agent center fielder…
Posted: November 30th, 2007.
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Percival to join Rays (Yahoo! Sports)
Sources say that longtime reliever Troy Percival is close to signing a multiyear contract with the Tampa Rays.
Posted: November 29th, 2007.
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Winter dealings (Yahoo! Sports)
The free-agent pickings are slim, so blockbuster trades could take center stage in Nashville.
Posted: November 28th, 2007.
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Kendall finalizes contract, vows to put ‘07 behind him (AP)
Jason Kendall nervously played with his name card, eager to talk about his new role with the Milwaukee Brewers. The three-time All-Star was so impatient that general manager Doug Melvin abruptly interrupted him when Kendall began his opening statement Wednesday. There was the minor detail that Kendall hadn’t actually put on a Brewers uniform yet.
Posted: November 28th, 2007.
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Brewers sign C Kendall (PA SportsTicker)
The Milwaukee Brewers filled their void at catcher Wednesday, signing Jason Kendall to a one-year contract.
Posted: November 28th, 2007.
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Jason Kendall guaranteed $4.25 million by Brewers (AP)
Jason Kendall will be guaranteed $4.25 million under the one-year contract he and the Milwaukee Brewers intended to finalize Wednesday. The Brewers reached a preliminary agreement last week with the catcher and planned a Wednesday news conference at Miller Park. In addition to his base salary, Kendall can earn $1 million in performance bonuses next [...]
Posted: November 27th, 2007.
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Brewers need help in pen (Yahoo! Sports)
Milwaukee Brewers’ GM Doug Melvin is looking for bullpen help. The three top names on the free-agent market…
Posted: November 27th, 2007.
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Hot Stove Daily: New York Mets (Yahoo! Sports)
After the Mets’ historic late-season meltdown, their task will be overcoming the regret and apprehension that took root in September.
Posted: November 22nd, 2007.
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Hot Stove Daily: Milwaukee Brewers (Yahoo! Sports)
One of the Brewers’ top priorities is to free up enough salary to keep sluggers Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun in the fold.
Posted: November 21st, 2007.
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