Posts tagged as: Baseball America

Legendary reliever Mariano Rivera announces 2013 MLB season will be his last in pinstripes

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The New York Yankees legendary reliever Marino Rivera has finally taken a decision on his future. He recently spoke in a packed press conference told that the 2013 Major League Baseball season will be his last in pinstripes.   “Now you’re hearing it from me, it’s official,” Rivera said. […]

Jim Leyland: “I have no intention of retiring”

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The current Detroit Tigers skipper Jim Leyland finally spoke to the media about his potential decision on leaving the game. According to the statement Leyland gave, he is not considering taking retirement yet.   “I’m not retiring, whether we win or we don’t win. Now, they (owner Mike Ilitch […]

Chicago White Sox and left-handed pitcher Chris Sale agreed on five-year contract extension

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Chris Sale have agreed on a mutual understanding on a five-year(with two options years) extension deal worth $32.5 million.   “A pitcher, regardless of his mechanics, there is a risk involved and a concern of potential breakdown,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn […]

Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey to start USA’s opener against Mexico

World Baseball Classic Update/ News  The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey will start USA’s opener against Mexico on Friday in the anticipation of this year’s World Baseball Classic.   Team USA’s manager Joe Torre is quite confident that Dickey will play his natural offensive game at Salt River Fields.   Joe Torre has […]

Second baseman Robinson Cano rejects first extension offer from New York Yankees

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The New York Yankees have made first potential contract extension offer to their talented second baseman Robinson Cano which reportedly he turned down due some different personal reasons.   “We made a significant offer,’’ general manager Brian Cashman said. “I thought Hal [Steinbrenner] announced we made a significant offer. […]

Veteran starter Javier Vazquez won’t pitch in the year’s majors

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Speculations are mounting regarding veteran starter pitcher Javier Vazquez as he might not be able play in the 2013 Major League Baseball season for the Washington Nationals.   According to a recent report in which Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo told some media personals that the Puerto Rican national […]

Money was key behind the deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, admits Zack Greinke

Major League Baseball Update/ News   At-least Dodgers’ newest starter Zack Greinke is somewhat honest saying his latest stint with Los Angeles Dodgers was certainly a matter of money and if some other franchise would have offered him more, he certainly could have signed with them.   “It’s obviously the No. 1 thing,” Greinke said. […]

With Curtis Granderson injured, Johnny Damon might return to New York Yankees

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Veteran Major League outfielder Johnny Damon has recently commented in the media that he can still hit and looking forward to make a potential return with a big franchise, probably with the South New York baseball franchise, the New York Yankees.   Damon officially has retired from the game […]

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin withdraws from team Canada

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin will not be available for his national baseball team in the coming World Baseball Classic.   Martin’s national team, the Team Canada, will not have the services of 30-year old Major League veteran due to the extensive pressure of being everyday catcher in […]

“I still want to return to Yankees,” says New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez has reassured that his recent injury will not change his mind to play for another Major League Baseball franchise as he is happy to play with the team where he has been playing since 2004.   “Right now I’m dedicating […]

Peter Bourjos has chance to be Los Angeles Angels’ everyday center fielder

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The Los Angeles Angels centre fielder Peter Bourjos has a clear chance to play for his team every night in the coming Major League Baseball season with his current good physical situation.   “I’m not going to put that pressure on myself,” Bourjos said. “I don’t know if I […]

Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano open to trade

The Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano is feeling quite discomfort with his current franchise as his late comments advocate that he wants to be traded to another Major League team.   “I want to go somewhere where I’d feel comfortable,” the seven-time All Star veteran Soriano said Monday.   Soriano knows that the Cubs […]

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