Category Archives: Sports
Abreu wants trade if not everyday player (AP)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP)—Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia doesn’t expect Bobby Abreu to be a distraction in the clubhouse this season. Speaking a day after Abreu said in a statement to ESPNdeportes that the Angels should trade him if he is going to spend most of his time on the bench this season, Scioscia spoke … Continue reading
Varitek remains absent from Red Sox camp, captain’s era may be over
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Kelly Shoppach's preparation for his first season as a catcher with the Boston Red Sox includes more than just getting to know the pitching staff. He practically has to learn a different language. He has to learn how to speak Varitek. For 15 years, Jason Varitek was the voice in the … Continue reading
Howard takes BP for first time since Achilles tear
Ryan Howard is four months removed from surgery to repair a torn left Achilles tendon. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- An injured Ryan Howard clutching his leg and writhing in pain on the ground was the lasting image for the Philadelphia Phillies' disappointing 2011 finish. The big slugger is doing much better now, and he was … Continue reading
Mets’ Niese gets a nose job, Beltran gets the bill
Jonathon Niese's nose looks much the same but he says he can breathe a lot better. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Last summer, Carlos Beltran offered to foot the bill if then-Mets teammate Jonathan Niese received a nose job. Now it's time to pay up. "Carlos and I were joking around about it and … Continue reading
Pujols putting distractions aside, excited to be in Angels camp
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Albert Pujols, unleashed? On a warm day in the desert, thousands of miles from where Pujols has ever suited up before for spring training, maybe that's a little dramatic. Pujols, uncaged -- that was more like it on Day One in his new life with the Angels. "I'm really excited to be … Continue reading
Niese says nose job helps breathing, accepts Beltran’s offer to pay
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Last summer, Carlos Beltran offered to foot the bill if then-Mets teammate Jonathon Niese received a nose job. Now it's time to pay up. "Carlos and I were joking around about it and he said he wanted me to get a new nose," Niese said Wednesday. "Yeah, he'll pay. I … Continue reading
Pujols putting distractions aside, excited to be in Angels camp
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Albert Pujols, unleashed? On a warm day in the desert, thousands of miles from where Pujols has ever suited up before for spring training, maybe that's a little dramatic. Pujols, uncaged -- that was more like it on Day One in his new life with the Angels. "I'm really excited to be … Continue reading
Retired La Russa in talks to work for Major League Baseball
Tuesday February 21, 2012 - 12:07 PM CBSSports.com wire reports LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tony La Russa says he's talked to Commissioner Bud Selig about working for Major League Baseball in some capacity. La Russa, who retired as a manager after guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Series title last year, was visiting … Continue reading
Running down the rosters: Miami Marlins
The hopes are high with LeBron James having one of the greatest statistical seasons in NBA history and the Dolphins potentially landing Peyton Manning or Matt Flynn as their new quarterback. Also, the baseball team has a new name, a new stadium and a new star shortstop. Let’s see if that does the Marlins any … Continue reading