The New York Yankees are planning to explore all options in voiding third baseman Alex Rodriguez’s contract, if Major League Baseball punishes him over the latest illegal performance-enhancing drug allegations, according to ESPNNewYork.com. The Miami New Times reported Tuesday that Rodriguez was linked to a Miami “wellness clinic.” Nutritionist Anthony Bosch, who runs the clinic, [...]
Former Braves Star Andruw Jones Charged with Battery
December 26, 2012 | Posted by
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones was arrested early Christmas Day and charged with battery after allegedly assaulting his wife, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Gwinnett County police responded to the Jones’s home around 1:25 a.m. Tuesday in Duluth,GA. Gwinnett police said in a statement that the call was in reference to a domestic dispute [...]
Rangers Only Offer Josh Hamilton 3-Year Extension
November 9, 2012 | Posted by
The Texas Rangers are offering no more than a three-year contract extension to slugger Josh Hamilton, who has had substance abuse and alcohol problems throughout his career. Hamilton is expected to refuse the offer, making the likelihood the 2010 American League MVP returns to the team unlikely The Rangers made a qualifying offer for Hamilton [...]
David Ortiz Receives Qualifying Offer from Red Sox
November 2, 2012 | Posted by
David Ortiz received a qualifying offer from the Boston Red Sox on Friday for $13. 3 million before Friday’s the 5 p.m. ET deadline set by MLB. The team and Ortiz are negotiating a two-year deal that is “very close” to being completed according to sources, but the exact amount of the contract is still being negotiated. [...]
Rangers Make Heralded Jurickson Profar The Youngest Player In the Majors
September 1, 2012 | Posted by
The Texas Rangers have called up Jurickson Profar, making the 19-year-old heralded infielder prospect the youngest player in the Major Leagues. Space on the big league club became available on Saturday, the first day rosters can expand to 40 players. Profar, who will become the first player born in 1993 to reach the majors, will [...]
Rangers’ Ron Washington: Don’t Compare Mike Trout To Willie Mays
July 23, 2012 | Posted by
The way Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington see it, it is fine to heap praises on outstanding Los Angeles Angels rookie outfielder Mike Trout. But there is a limit, Washington said. And that threshold is reached when Trout, who is just 20 years old, is compared to all-time great Willie Mays. That’s where Washington takes [...]
Hamilton Bangs Four Home Runs To Lead Texas Rout
May 9, 2012 | Posted by
Josh Hamilton’s problems with drugs and alcohol are well-documented. Now, his prowess on the baseball field Tuesday night will be documented in baseball lore. In a rare event, the Texas Ranger blasted four home runs in his team’s 10-3 victory over Baltimore. “Obviously it’s, other than being in the World Series, the highlight of my [...]
