Francona gets three year extension with Red Sox through 2013
Boston rewards Terry Francona with a three year deal beyond 2011, potentially extending to 2013, after guiding the Red Sox to two World Series titles. The agreement keeps him on track for a decade if options are exercised, trailing only Joe Cronin in franchise tenure.
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Hendry Leads Cubs Aimed At 100th World Series Crown
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, in Mesa, reflects on the club’s push toward its 100th World Series title amid ownership sale uncertainty. He notes key signings Fukudome and Lilly, the Dusty Baker past, and plans to stay competitive despite potential corporate changes.
Blue Jays Sign Stewart To Minor League Contract
Shannon Stewart signs a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays with spring training invite. The veteran outfielder batted .290 with 12 homers and 48 RBIs in 146 games for Oakland last season. Stewart played 855 games for Toronto in his eight-year initial stint and is expected to provide right handed hitting depth as four outfielders await role clarity.
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Jeter Shows Interest In World Baseball Classic Return
Derek Jeter expressed desire to play in the World Baseball Classic next year while at a Yankees workout in Tampa. Organizers invite eight teams that failed to reach the 2006 second round and include 16 teams for the 2009 event. several Yankees stars remain undecided about participation.
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Randolph visits Reyes as suspensions pile up for football team
Randoph and Reyes meet face to face in the Dominican Republic after publicized lapses by Reyes. Randolph says the talk focused on mindset and improvement. The story also notes a string of legal troubles for the football program including 14 player arrests since April and several cases of DUI and theft charges.
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Mets Sanchez set for intrasquad, Santana by Friday
Mets pitcher Johan Santana is slated to start Friday against St. Louis in his first spring training outing. Reliever Duaner Sanchez will work Monday in an intrasquad game as he recovers from shoulder surgery, aiming to show he is ready to compete after nearly a year off. Manager Willie Randolph said the team is curious to see if Sanchez can regain form.
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