Archive for October, 2007
Dodgers GM Colletti talks with Torre about managing in Los Angeles (AP)
General manager Ned Colletti acknowledged Wednesday he had spoken with Joe Torre about managing the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Colletti insisted they had not agreed on a contract, he indicated the former New York Yankees manager was the leading candidate to replace Grady Little, who resigned on Tuesday.
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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David Ortiz earns seventh perfect score in Elias rankings (AP)
Big Papi got a big score in baseball’s annual player rankings. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz became the seventh player to earn a perfect 100 in the annual statistical compilation issued Wednesday by the Elias Sports Bureau, which uses a formula players and owners negotiated in 1981. Ortiz, who helped the Red Sox sweep Colorado [...]
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Kerry Wood should get interest as a free agent (Yahoo! Sports)
Kerry Wood’s fastball hit 98 mph toward the end of the season, and he was unscored on in 18 of 22…
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Little swears there is nothing fishy about resignation (Yahoo! Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said Grady Little would still be manager if that’s what he wanted.
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Little resigns as Dodgers manager, paving the way for Torre to take job (AP)
Joe Torre may have a new job lined up with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soon after Grady Little resigned as Dodgers manager on Tuesday, one report said Torre and the team had already reached a deal that would give the former New York skipper another gig only weeks after he parted ways with the Yankees. [...]
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Report: Torre agrees to deal with Dodgers (PA SportsTicker)
Now that Grady Little is gone, the Los Angeles Dodgers are moving fast to secure his replacement.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Top 10 A-Rod destinations (Yahoo! Sports)
The carnival known as Alex Rodriguez’s free agency begins and Jeff Passan lists the top 10 likely contenders.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Dodgers manager Little resigns (PA SportsTicker)
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Grady Little resigned Tuesday, announcing the decision on a conference call along with general manager Ned Colletti.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Little resigns as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, paving the way for Torre to take job (AP)
Grady Little resigned as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, paving the way for Joe Torre to take the job. The 57-year-old Little leaves with one year remaining on his contract plus a club option for 2009. Team owner Frank McCourt said on the season’s final day that Little would return next year, [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Sources: Little resigns as Dodgers manager (Yahoo! Sports)
Grady Little resigned as manager of the Dodgers, increasing the possibility that Joe Torre will be the team’s new skipper.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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