Jason Giambi launched a blast and later a game-winning bullet, rocking the aging house for what was surely the last Yankees-Red Sox game at this Yankee Stadium. The heroics by the lame-duck former star at the about-to-be-demolished ballpark salvaged a game, spared some more bad feelings and brought rare glee. Yet, they only temporarily put off thoughts of the storied club's inevitable elimination.
Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo, who apparently doesn't mind giving away Adam Dunn's innermost financial goals and is himself way overpaid, recently told the Cincinnati media that Dunn will seek $100-120 million as a free agent. So we now have an idea what one top free agent will seek, anyway.
One big part of the Red Sox championship teams has already moved from Boston to the Dodgers. Could another be on the way?
Embattled Nationals general manager Jim Bowden still appears to have the support of his bosses, who blame others for problems that have beset Bowden and the club in recent days, according to people who have spoken to the leadership of the last-place club.
Vallejo, Calif., native CC Sabathia's first choice is to go home to play for the Giants, one executive who knows him well told SI.com.
A couple months ago, there was no way the Mets were going to pick up Carlos Delgado's $12-million option for 2009. Heck, as Delgado floundered through a miserable spring (batting below .220 as late as May 28) he was thought to be a candidate for release.
A couple months ago, there was no way the Mets were going to pick up Carlos Delgado's $12-million option for 2009. Heck, as Delgado floundered through a miserable spring (batting below .220 as late as May 28) he was thought to be a candidate for release.
Vallejo, Calif. native CC Sabathia's first choice is to go home to play for the Giants, one executive who knows him well told SI.com.
Embattled Nationals general manager Jim Bowden still appears to have the support of his bosses, who blame others for problems that have beset Bowden and the club in recent days, according to people who have spoken to the leadership of the last-place club.
MIAMI -- Apparently, Cubs manager Lou Piniella doesn't believe in the powers of a black cat. Or Steve Bartman. "And that goat I don't believe in, either,'' Piniella says.
Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo, who apparently doesn't mind giving away Adam Dunn's innermost financial goals and is himself way overpaid, recently told the Cincinnati media that Dunn will seek $100-120 million as a free agent. So we now have an idea what one top free agent seeks, anyway.
Never mind the Yankees' current standing in third place, or their recent struggles. Both Steinbrenner brothers are now said by people familiar with their thinking to be on board with Brian Cashman as their general manager, for now and long into the future. Even if the Yankees fail to play into October for the first full season since 1993, club insiders say the Steinbrenners plan to offer Cashman a contract extension after this season.
One big part of the Red Sox championship teams has already moved from Boston to the Dodgers. Could another be on the way?
When the Red Sox originally offered Manny Ramirez in trade to the other 29 teams, they went 0-for-29. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein made tens of calls, and found no takers.
The biggest winner at the trade deadline is an easy call this year. It's the team that dispelled the notion that it was incapable of mobilizing and making a monster trade, that established itself as the favorite in baseball's most winnable division, the team that landed one of the greatest hitters and greatest clutch hitters for nothing more than a song. And for not such a great song, at that.
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