Mariners scout checks out Griffey
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2008 06:33AM ET
The Seattle Mariners covet Ken Griffey Jr., want him as much as a loving mother wants to see her children on Mother's Day. Club President Chuck Armstrong wants the Cincinnati Reds outfielder desperately, wants him to inject excitement into the Mariners and boost attendance, because Armstrong knows Griffey is a deity in the Northwest. That's why Duane Shaffer, a special assistant to the executive vice president, was in Shea Stadium on Sunday, May 11 to check out Griffey.
Ken Griffey Jr., AP
Mets pitcher rips Nats cheerleading
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2008 05:37AM ET
Incensed at the chants emanating from the Washington dugout during the Mets' 10-4 loss Monday night at Shea, Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa ripped the Nationals afterward. "They were cheerleading in the dugout like a bunch of softball girls," Figueroa said. "I'm a professional, just like anybody else. I take huge offense to that. If that's what a last-place team needs to do to fire themselves up, so be it. I think you need to show a little bit more class, a little bit more professionalism. They won tonight, but again, in the long run, they are who they are."
Nelson Figueroa , AP
Cubs to sign Edmonds, demote Pie
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2008 06:24AM ET
The Cubs appear poised to sign veteran center fielder Jim Edmonds soon after he clears waivers Wednesday. That would mean a demotion to the minors for touted prospect Felix Pie, who entered Monday with a .222 average and strikeouts in one-third of his plate appearances. The lefty-hitting Edmonds and right-handed Reed Johnson would share center-field duties.
Felix Pie, AP
Gagne changes tune on closing
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2008 06:14AM ET
One day after manager Ned Yost said he was removing Eric Gagne from the closer's role to allow him to regroup mentally, the embattled reliever said he was ready to start saving games for the Milwaukee Brewers again. "I know I belong in the ninth inning," Gagne said Monday afternoon.
Eric Gagne , AP
Cubs owner rejects Wrigley sale
Posted: Tuesday May 13, 2008 06:26AM ET
Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell has rejected former Gov. James Thompson's secret plan to acquire and renovate Wrigley Field for at least $400 million without raising taxes and now plans to package the Cubs and their landmark stadium in a private transaction, sources said Monday. Together, the Cubs and their real estate could command $1 billion, based on recent sales of professional teams.
Wrigley Field, AP
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