Bob Sheppard has no intentions of returning to his longtime job as the public address announcer at Yankee Stadium, MLB.com reported Thursday. Sheppard, who is 99, hasn't worked a game since late in the 2007 season due to illness. "I have no plans of coming back," Sheppard told the Web site in a telephone interview.
Archive for November, 2009
Sosa sued for $203K in Dominican court (AP)
Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman in the Dominican Republic who says the former Major Leaguer owes him for — among other things — commission on a house sale. Carim Abu Nabaa alleges that Sosa has not paid him a commission of $150,000 on a house sale, $43,000 for a luxury watch, and $10,000 for getting Reggaeton singer Don Omar to perform at Sosa's 41st birthday party.
Jays sign SS Gonzalez to 1-year deal (AP)
The Toronto Blue Jays signed shortstop Alex Gonzalez to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million on Thursday, which includes a club option for 2011. The move came a day after backup shortstop John McDonald agreed to a $3-million, two-year deal that effectively marked the end of free agent Marco Scutaro's time with the club.
Jays re-sign INF McDonald for 2 years (AP)
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.
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.
Mets switch uniforms, hire Jauss, Hale (AP)
The Mets will have a different look next season — both in the dugout and on the field. Dave Jauss is the team's new bench coach and Chip Hale will take over as third base coach on manager Jerry Manuel's staff. Razor Shines, who coached third base this year, shifts over to first. New York retained hitting coach Howard Johnson, pitching coach Dan Warthen and bullpen coach Randy Niemann after…
Feds seek rehearing of drug list ruling (AP)
Solicitor General Elena Kagan asked for an unprecedented reconsideration of an appeals court ruling that government agents illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids in 2003. Kagan and 22 lawyers from the Justice Department and U.S.
Twins C Mauer runaway AL MVP (AP)
Joe Mauer became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote. The Minnesota Twins star received 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Yankees teammates Mark Teixeira (225 points) and Derek Jeter (193) followed.
