Cardinals hit on draft gems turn postseason stars
Cardinals general manager Graves credits a 120 board approach for drafting Fitzgerald Dansby Dockett and Smith. Fitzgerald, on a third Pro Bowl and playoff surge with 419 yards and five TDs in three postseason games, leads a defense built around those core players. Dansby and Dockett, once overlooked, anchor the unit with high tackles and key playoff impact.
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Pettitte returns to Yankees on multi year deal
Yankees director Brian Cashman sealed a deal bringing Andy Pettitte back as part of a rotation that already includes CC Sabathia and A J Burnett. Pettitte chose New York over more lucrative offers, joining a payroll near 197 million for 17 players, with Phil Hughes Ian Kennedy and Phil Coke as depth. Hank Steinbrenner praised the rotation and lineup while ruling out Manny Ramirez.
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Astros Reach One Year Deals With Rodriguez Geary
The Houston Astros signed arbitration-eligible pitchers Wandy Rodriguez and Geoff Geary to one-year contracts. Rodriguez will earn 2.6 million with incentives. Geary receives 1.7 million plus incentives. Rodriguez was 9-7 with a 3.54 ERA in 25 starts last season. Geary posted a 2-3 record and a 2.53 ERA over 55 appearances in 2008 after earlier time with Philadelphia.
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Coleman suspended for one game by Conference USA
Houston guard Aubrey Coleman receives a one game suspension for violating the league sportsmanship policy after stepping on Arizona player Chase Budinger toward the end of a 96-90 overtime loss. The suspension will be served Wednesday against UTEP.
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