Winning came with a hefty price for the New York Yankees. The World Series champions were hit with a luxury tax of nearly $25.69 million Monday, according to information received by clubs and obtained by The Associated Press. New York is the only team to pay a tax for this season and has crossed the threshold in all seven years since the tax started.
Archive for December 21st, 2009
Cards minor leaguer suspended for drugs (AP)
A minor leaguer in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization has been given a 50-game drug suspension. Tyler Bighames was punished following a second positive test for a drug of abuse. His suspension will take effect at the start of next season. The commissioner's office made the announcement Monday.
Indians, Rays complete Shoppach trade (AP)
The Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Mitch Talbot from Tampa Bay on Monday, completing the trade that sent catcher Kelly Shoppach to the Rays. The Indians also sent cash with Shoppach to the Rays in the Dec. 1 deal. The 26-year-old Talbot was limited to 10 starts last season at Triple-A Durham because of a strained elbow.
Chip Caray to call Braves games in 2010 (AP)
Chip Caray is headed back to the Atlanta Braves broadcasting booth. Caray said Monday he was hired to be the team's play-by-play man on Fox Sports South and SportsSouth and he is expected to work about 105 games next season. The hire came three weeks after parting ways with Turner Sports. The 44-year-old is the son of late Braves broadcaster Skip Caray and a grandson of famed broadcaster Harry…
Igarashi latest Japanese import for Mets (AP)
Ryota Igarashi thinks the New York Mets have a good chance at success next season. The Japanese reliever, who agreed last week to a $3 million, two-year contract, decided to join the Mets because he wanted to be with a winner. "I've been looking for a team to proceed to the World Series," he said Monday during a conference call from Arizona.
