Owners approve Red Sox sale in record deal
The baseball owners voted 29 to 0 to approve the 660 million sale of the Boston Red Sox to John Henry's group, with the Yankees abstaining. Henry's win includes Fenway Park and 80 percent of NESN, while debt of 40 million transfers with conditions for a 20 million charity and a 10 million Yawkey Trust payout.
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Baseball Briefs Highlight Key MLB Arbitration Deals
Multiple clubs announced three year and one year contracts with arbitration avoidance. Jose Rosado and Jermaine Dye settled for 3.25 and 32 million respectively, Bret Boone signed a 25 million three year Mariners deal, Darin Erstad 6.25 million, Doug Mirabelli 650 thousand, and Joe Mays secured a 20 million five year package with Minnesota.
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Pitcher Service signs pact with Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right hander Scott Service to a minor league contract. The 34 year old has a 19-19 career record with seven major league teams and last season split between Cincinnati's organization and minor leagues. He began in 1988 with several clubs, compiling a 4.90 ERA in 284 appearances.
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Cubs invite Benes to spring training
The Chicago Cubs and Alan Benes agreed on a minor league contract and the veteran right hander will attend spring training as a non roster invitee. Benes who turns 30 next Monday has battled shoulder problems after spending his career in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent second baseman Eric Young to a two year contract.
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USOC targets medals as Kwan and Miller shine abroad
Olympic officials voiced high hopes after Kwan’s dazzling victory at the U S figure skating championships and Miller’s World Cup ski success. They predicted multiple medals across skiing, snowboarding, freestyle, speedskating and bobsledding with Salt Lake shaping the program’s legacy. Ward and Rogge lauded progress as they discussed closer IOC ties and the upcoming Winter Games.
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