October 2011 News

Reds likely to follow recent free-agent path

Published: October 31, 2011

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Free-agent expenditures have been a rarity and payroll flexibility minimal during Reds general manager Walt Jocketty's tenure. Outside of adding complementary pieces, that isn't likely to change. Go to Source


Rangers can look to '75 Reds for inspiration

Published: October 31, 2011

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The Texas Rangers' mission: Turning that page immediately to Friday night's Game 7. Mission impossible? Daunting, at the very least. That page has been turned successfully only once, and even a member of the team that did it does not like the Rangers' chances. Go to Source


Phillips selected as Sporting News All-Star

Published: October 31, 2011

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Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was named to The Sporting News National League All-Star squad in a vote of 55 big league front office executives. Go to Source


Aramis may be headed for free agency

Published: October 31, 2011

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Aramis Ramirez appears headed for free agency. The Cubs announced Sunday night that they will exercise their side of the $16 million option for 2012, and the third baseman has two days to declare his interests. Go to Source


Zambrano signs to pitch in Venezuela

Published: October 31, 2011

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Carlos Zambrano has reportedly signed a contract to pitch for Caribes in the Venezuelan Winter League and will make his first start next weekend. Go to Source


Dempster exercises player option for 2012

Published: October 31, 2011

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Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster has exercised his $14 million player option for 2012. Dempster, 34, is coming off a 10-14 season in which did reach the 200-innings mark for the fourth straight year. Go to Source


Free agency might open several holes for Cubs

Published: October 31, 2011

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Before Theo Epstein moved into his new Wrigley Field office, he was studying the Cubs' roster. He knew he'd have to hit the ground running now that he's the team's president of baseball operations. He has a lot of work to do. Go to Source


Cubs' Castro, Dempster earn GIBBY nods

Published: October 31, 2011

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The Cubs' Starlin Castro and Ryan Dempster have been nominated for GIBBYs — the ultimate honors of baseball's awards season — based on votes by the fans, media, front-office personnel and MLB alumni. Go to Source


Wang among eight Nats to file for free agency

Published: October 31, 2011

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Outfielders Rick Ankiel, Johnny Gomes and Laynce Nix, catcher Ivan Rodriguez, infielder Alex Cora and pitchers Todd Coffey, Livan Hernandez and Chien-Ming Wang filed for free agency on Sunday. Go to Source


Quartet of Nats nominated for GIBBY Awards

Published: October 31, 2011

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Nationals relief pitchers Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard, second baseman Danny Espinosa and first baseman Michael Morse are all nominated for this year's GIBBY Awards. Go to Source


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