The San Diego Padres have acquired two-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Quentin from the Chicago White Sox in an attempt to bolster their anemic offense. Quentin grew up in the San Diego area and was a two-time All-Star with the White Sox. He has four consecutive 20-homer seasons, including 36 in 2008.
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Don Mueller, a two-time All-Star whose hit helped set up Bobby Thomson’s famed home run that won the 1951 NL pennant playoff, has died. He was 84. The funeral home handling the arrangements said Friday that Mueller died Wednesday in suburban St. Louis. Mueller was a career .296 hitter in 10 years with the New York Giants and two seasons with the Chicago White Sox.
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John Danks relishes his new responsibility as the Chicago White Sox ace. He says he just can’t shoulder the load alone. “I’m a confident guy and I’m being counted on to win,” Danks said Thursday after agreeing to a five-year, $65 million contract through 2016. “I think of myself as a big piece, but it’s going to take the whole staff to perform well.” The White Sox…
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Pitcher John Danks and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $65 million, the team announced Thursday. The lefty will earn $8 million in 2012 and $14.25 in each of the next four seasons. The extension avoids an arbitration hearing that would’ve…
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Nearly 14 million people have watched Jimmy Kimmel’s wildly funny bit in which parents bestow awful gifts upon their eager children and then record the hilarious reactions. With that in mind, check out this young lady’s reaction when she receives … Continue reading →
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If you think that today’s headlines related to an athlete and cheating are something new — think again. Athletes throughout history have always found new ways to cheat. For example, today we are dealing with the possibility of genetic doping being the next big dishonest sports…
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Proven outfielders and 20-something arms will give the 2012-13 free-agent class depth that this year’s star-heavy market lacks.
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Have Kenny Williams and the Chicago White Sox stepped away from the ledge? That seems to be the consensus after news of John Danks’ multi-year extension broke late on Thursday night. The five-year, $65 million deal effectively ends the trade … Continue reading →
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Multiple media outlets were reporting Wednesday night that the Chicago White Sox and pitcher John Danks have agreed in principle on a contract extension. ESPNChicago.com and CBSSports.com, citing anonymous sources, reported the extension is for five years. CBSSports.com also reported the deal is for $65 million and will likely be announced after Christmas, assuming Danks passes a physical.
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Reporters chase the Miami brass across the winter meetings hotel, but Albert Pujols is still up for grabs.
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