Roy Oswalt who was being pursued by the Cardinals, Rangers and Red Sox among other teams, has informed them that he is going to sit out the beginning of the season, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports.
Crasnick notes that Oswalt will continue to workout and stay in shape with the goal of becoming the new Roger [...]
02/24/12
Former Major Leaguer Roger Clemens participated in a practice with the team “Indios de Mayaguez” in Puerto Rico, where his son will play. According to “El Nuevo Dia” newspaper (via www.sinuniforme.com), Clemens could play with them this winter.
“He wants to pitch, that’s 100% sure,” said a team member. “I saw his desire to compete again. He [...]
11/02/11
As baseball fans, all of us have experienced moments that are carved into our memories. No matter how hard we try, or how much time goes by, we will never forget these memories.
Sometimes, remembering these past events may not be a good thing. I can remember like it was yesterday the last time my favorite team (in [...]
07/15/11
The perjury trial that involved ex-baseball star Roger Clemens ended in a mistrial on Thursday after jurors heard statements in a prosecution video that were previously ruled inadmissable until later in the case, CNN’s Larry Lazo reports.
This is what CNN said:
“U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said prosecutors should have modified a video that showed [...]
07/14/11
Former MLB star Barry Bonds was found guilty of obstruction of justice Wednesday reports NBCSports.com. Bonds was facing four charges of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice.
The jury failed to reach a verdict on three perjury charges. Following a 12-day trial and almost four full days of deliberation, a jury could not [...]
04/13/11
In an article by Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, he wonders how long the Boston Red Sox must keep 45-year-old Tim Wakefield around before they decide he’s doing more harm than good.
The longest tenured member of the Sox has been around since 1995, so there’s sentimental value in keeping him around. Additionally, he’s 13 wins [...]
03/22/11
Here’s the latest from the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo:
– Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti tried his best to squash the rumors regarding Grady Sizemore and Fausto Carmona in a possible deal with the Washington Nationals. Phil Wood of MASNSports.com reported last week that the sides had “conversations”, but other news outlets said there wasn’t [...]
01/30/11
According to a source close to Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com, Andy Pettitte, is doing his usual preseason workouts and has had no physical issues thus far. So there’s a “very strong possibility” that the lefty will pitch in 2011.
Jon Heyman of Sports llustrated says that the Yankees offer to Pettitte is or will be $12 [...]
01/26/11
The Associated Press reports that former Major League right-handed pitcher Roger Clemens has entered a not guilty plea Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormones.
If convicted, Clemens could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine in addition to damages to his [...]
08/30/10
Happy Sunday! Here are a few bits of news from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe to think about while you have your Sunday morning breakfast:
Cafardo wonders if the injured Jacoby Ellsbury is untradeable as a result of his rib fractures. “He’s obviously a terrific talent and one who is far more valuable to [...]
08/22/10