Schilling signs $32 million Diamondbacks deal
Curt Schilling signed a three year extension worth 32 million dollars with the Arizona Diamondbacks, keeping him under contract through 2004. The right hander, once traded from the Phillies, will earn 6.5 million next season with 10 million in each of the first two years and 12 million in 2004, half deferred. He pledged to help win a pennant and support ALS and United Way.
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Cardinals Trade Tatis and Reames for Expos Pitchers
The St. Louis Cardinals shipped third baseman Fernando Tatis and reliever Britt Reames to Montreal for Dustin Hermanson and Steve Kline. GM Walt Jocketty cited a preference for trades over free agents and noted the deal strengthens the rotation with six experienced starters and a capable bullpen. Hermanson and Kline are signed through 2002 with club options, while Tatis joins a lineup offset by McGwire's health and Polanco at third base.
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A's Still Better Than Rangers In Marquee Payroll Clash
The A's refuse to concede the AL West to Texas despite Alex Rodriguez and a Texas Rangers TV deal that boosts their spending power. Beane notes Oakland’s edge in talent with Hudson, Zito, Mulder and Isringhausen, while Giambi looms as a costly free agent. The piece highlights looming labor strife after 2001 and the media money gap reshaping rosters.
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Cubs sign Gordon to two year, five million deal
Tom Gordon, after missing all of last season and rehabbing from elbow surgery, agreed to a $5 million, two year contract with the Chicago Cubs. He rejects a setup role and aims to reclaim his closer form, stating he is about 90 percent and ready to compete nightly. The Cubs seek Gordon to bolster an NL worst bullpen that converted 57 percent of saves and posted a 5.19 ERA last season.
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