Shortstop John McDonald has decided to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $3 million, two-year contract. The 35-year-old hit .258 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 151 at-bats last season for Toronto. He made 35 starts, including 19 at shortstop, nine at third, five at second and two in left.
Archive for November 25th, 2009
Phillies LHP Moyer admitted to hospital (AP)
Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer has been hospitalized due to recurring symptoms from groin surgery in September. The team announced Wednesday that Moyer has been admitted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital but did not give any more information about his condition.
Royals trade INF Hulett to Red Sox (AP)
The Royals have traded infielder Tug Hulett to the Boston Red Sox for cash or a player to be named. The 26-year-old infielder had been designated for assignment last week. Hulett was claimed off waivers from Seattle last offseason and played in 15 games for Kansas City in this year, going 2-for-18 at the plate.
Pujols wins second straight NL MVP (AP)
Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too. Stan the Man never won any of his three MVP awards unanimously. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Tuesday, taking the NL prize for the second straight year and third overall.
