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LIGHTNING ASSIGN G MIKE SMITH TO NORFOLK FOR CONDITIONING
courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA BAY The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned goaltender Mike Smith to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Smith, 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, has played in 17 games with the Lightning this season, posting […]
Fergie Jenkins and Canadian Ball Hall partner in new exclusive trophy line
For immediate release January 20, 2011 courtesy of The Baseball Hoall of Fame London’s Nothers Signs & Recognitions to market unique award Canada wideFor immediate release Fergie Jenkins and Canadian Ball Hall partner in new exclusive trophy line London’s Nothers Signs & Recognitions to market unique award Canada wide St. Marys – The Canadian Baseball […]
RAYS FAN FEST SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 19
Immediate Release = courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays January 20, 2011 Includes New Activities and Increased Player Interaction ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The 2011 Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS is slated for February 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tropicana Field. The event is also sponsored by Sweetbay Supermarket, TradeWinds Island […]
RAYS AGREE TO ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SONNANSTINE
courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year contract with pitcher Andy Sonnanstine, avoiding arbitration. Sonnanstine, 27, will earn $912,500. In 2010, the righthander spent the majority of the season in the Rays bullpen and made 37 relief appearances and four starts. He went 3-1 with […]
BLUE JAYS AGREE TO TERMS WITH SS YUNEL ESCOBAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, January 18, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have agreed to terms with SS YUNEL ESCOBAR on a US $2.9 million contract for the 2011 season. ESCOBAR, 28, appeared in 60 games for Toronto after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves on July 13, […]
BLUE JAYS AGREE TO TERMS WITH RHP BRANDON MORROW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Tuesday, January 18, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have agreed to terms with RHP BRANDON MORROW on a US $2.3 million contract for the 2011 season. MORROW, 26, posted a 10-7 record with a 4.49 ERA, in his first season as a Blue Jay […]
BLUE JAYS SIGN PITCHERS…CAMP, RAUCH, JANSSEN, LITSCH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO Monday, January 17, 2011 BLUE JAYS AGREE TO TERMS WITH RHP SHAWN CAMP The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have agreed to terms with RHP SHAWN CAMP on a US $2.25 million contract for the 2011 season. CAMP, 35, appeared in 70 games in 2010 for […]
RAYS AGREE TO ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH UPTON
courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year contract with center fielder B.J. Upton, avoiding arbitration. Upton, 27, will earn $4.825 million. In 2010, he hit .237 (127-for-536) with 18 home runs, 38 doubles, 62 RBI and 42 stolen bases in 154 games. Upton is the […]
BLUE JAYS AGREE TO TERMS WITH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO, ONTARIO SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 The TORONTO BLUE JAYS and RHP CARLOS VILLANUEVA have agreed to terms on a US $1.415 million contract for the 2011 and have avoided arbitration. VILLANUEVA, 28, was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers on December 3 in exchange for a […]
Lightning shut out Capitals extend lead in Southeast Division
The Tampa Bay Lightning (26-13-5) shut out division rival Washington Capitals (24-13-7) for the second time in eight days last night at the St Pete Times Forum. Newly acquired goaltender Dwayne Roloson made a great first impression for the home town crowd as he stopped all 23 shots and was credited with an assist on the team’s first goal.
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