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Diamondbacks sign 2B Hill for 2 years Mon Nov 14 17:38:08 2011 EST
o-year contract. The deal, with a value of at least $10 million, is being reported by the Arizona Republic and will be finalized when Hill completes a physical scheduled for Tuesday. Hill, 29, was acquired by Arizona in a deal in August with the Toronto Blue Jays. Over his 33 games with the Diamondbacks down the stretch, he batted .315 with two home runs and 16 RBI. In his seven seasons in the majors, Hill has hit .267 with 98 homers and 425 RBI in 908 games -- all but 33 of those with Toronto.
Baseball Canada emerging into powerhouse under Hamilton's watch Tue Nov  8 16:01:59 2011 EST
ke Smith, outfielder Michael Crouse is not only thankful, but also aware of the quality of people he has had the chance to play for by suiting up for the red and white. "Greg is a class-act, a professional," said Crouse, 21, a member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. "Playing for a guy like that is great. I would love to play for Ernie Whitt again, too. He's a great manager, knows how to treat his players and just knows baseball. "Those are two guys I'll cherish forever, and hopefully down
Athletics deal P Magnuson to Toronto Fri Nov  4 14:46:46 2011 EST
Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics traded right-handed pitcher Trystan Magnuson to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations Friday. Magnuson made his major league debut May 17 and appeared in nine total games for the A's this past season, posting a 6.14 earned run average. He also went 4-2 with a 2.98 ERA in 30 appearances for Triple-A Sacramento. The A's designated Magnuson for assignment on Wednesday. They had acquired the right-hander from Toronto after the 2010 season
Dodgers re-sign OF Juan Rivera Thu Nov  3 18:15:49 2011 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed veteran outfielder Juan Rivera to a one-year contract on Thursday. Rivera was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on July 12 and was an offensive spark for the Dodgers' second-half success, when the team went 41-28 after the All-Star break. In 62 games for Los Angeles, Rivera batted .274 with 46 runs batted in. "Juan proved to be a valuable addition to our lineup last season both in terms of his versatility and run production,
Kemp and Bautista among Silver Slugger winners Wed Nov  2 19:43:48 2011 EST
Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp and Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista took home the Silver Slugger Award on Wednesday to highlight the honors given to the top offensive performers at their respective positions. Kemp earned his second career award while batting .324 and knocking in a major-league best 126 runs with a National League leading 39 home runs. He also led the NL with 115 runs scored as he fell just the batting average title sh
Bautista, Kemp win Hank Aaron Award Mon Oct 24 21:39:33 2011 EST
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista has won the Hank Aaron Award for the second year in a row as the most outstanding offensive player in the American League. Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers captured his first Hank Aaron Award as the top performer in the National League as voted on by fans and a panel of Hall of Famers led by Aaron. The players received their awards Monday before Game 5 of the World Series. "I want to congratulate Jose and Matt on th
MLBPA releases Players Choice Awards nominees Fri Oct 21 17:31:27 2011 EST
spanic students through his Young Heroes Scholarship Program. Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge won the award last year. Other finalists for the 2011 Players' Choice Awards are as follows: The American League Outstanding Player nominees are Toronto Blue Jays' slugger Jose Bautista, Gonzalez and Granderson, while the AL Outstanding Pitcher nominees are James Shields of Tampa Bay, Verlander and Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels. On the National League side, Brewers' outfielder Ryan Braun, Do
Royals 2B Giavotella has hip surgery Fri Oct 21 16:48:24 2011 EST
th an estimated recovery time of 10-12 weeks, Giavotella is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Giavotella, 24, appeared in 46 games for the Royals this past season, his first in the majors. He hit .247 with a .273 on-base percentage and 15 extra- base hits. Additionally on Friday, the Royals announced that pitcher Jesse Chavez was claimed on outright waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. Chavez spent most of 2011 with Triple-A Omaha, and was designated for assignment October 11.
Morrow aims to close out Jays' season vs. White Sox on high note Wed Sep 28 11:01:52 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Brandon Morrow tries to cap his campaign with a flourish this afternoon when the Toronto Blue Jays wrap up their season against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. After holding the New York Yankees scoreless for eight innings on September 18, the right-hander scattered two hits and did not give up a run over seven innings on Friday to Tampa Bay, as he improved to 11-11 to go along with a 4.78 ERA. He also struck out nine in the win and has fanned 17 in his last two
Dominant candidates crowd Cy Young ballot Tue Sep 27 14:14:35 2011 EST
ive starts of allowing two runs or less, pitching at least seven innings and recorded double-digit strikeout totals in three of them. And three starts before his worst showing of the season against the Rays, he threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays. The last time Verlander lost a game was July 15, and since then, the Tigers went 12-1 in games that he started. He has become a near automatic win every time he takes the ball. Verlander would be the unanimous pick to throw a one-game play
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