| MLB News and Notes 11-18-06
Twins pitcher Johan Santana has won the Cy Young which is his second he led the American League in wins(19) ERA(2.77) and Strikeouts(245). He joins Brandon Webb as the NL's Cy Young Winner.
Reported from New York that Alex Rodriguez is not interested in Free Agency or leaving the Yankees."My choice is to play for the New York Yankees. It's my choice. I love being a Yankee. I believe we're going to win with me being a Yankee," Rodriguez told reporters when asked if he was interested in voiding the final three years of his $252 million deal to test the free agent market.
In other news a swapping of adresses for LHP Neal Cotts as he was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for RHP David Aardsma and Minor Leaguer Carlos Vasquez. This is the first deal between the intracity rivals since the Sox sent Matt Karachner to the Cubs for P Jon Garland.
Also as Buster Olney reports Manny Ramirez might finally be out of Boston this off-season. As a lot of contracts are up and people are resigning. He might be part of a sign-and-trade deal in the upcoming weeks
Frank Thomas is close to completing a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth $23 million and for 2 years. The Blue Jays will be Thomas's third team in three years.
The Tigers have resigned 1B Sean Casey to a one-year deal. Sean was brought over in a trade this past season to solidify the 1B/DH position.
Joe Girardi becomes the first Manager of the Year to be fired after winning the award. Jim Leyland was named the AL manager of the year also. |