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| Salomon Torres retires |
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11/11/2008 |
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| that the time has come to redirect that passion and energy to my family and God." The Dominican Republic native is coming off one of the more productive seasons of his career. The right-handed reliever went 7-5 with a 3.49 ERA and a career-high 28 saves in 71 relief appearances in 2008, and made his postseason debut, tossing two scoreless innings of relief in Milwaukee's four-game loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series. Torres picked up the save in the lone Brewers win in the set. |
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| Phils re-sign veteran P Eyre |
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11/10/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed veteran reliever Scott Eyre to a one-year, $2 million contract extension on Monday. The left-handed Eyre, 36, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league pitcher Brian Schlitter on August 7. In 19 regular-season appearances with the club, he went 3-0 with a 1.88 earned run average and 18 strikeouts. He made five appearances in the postseason for the World Series champion Phillies, logging three innings of work and pitching t |
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| Longoria and Soto named top rookies |
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11/10/2008 |
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| rry Wood in 1998. Soto is also the fifth catcher to win the award. Longoria helped guide the Rays to not only their first-ever winning season, but their first AL East title en route to a trip to the World Series, where they lost in five games to the Philadelphia Phillies. "I knew when the (Series) was over, I didn't play very well -- everybody who watched the World Series knew that," said Longoria, who was 1-for-20 against the Phils. "But, having the year that I had and just being able to play in that situation and |
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| Longoria, Soto favored to nab Rookie of Year awards |
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11/09/2008 |
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| should also easily walk away with the award in the Senior Circuit. Longoria helped guide the Rays to not only their first-ever winning season, but their first AL East title en route to a trip to the World Series, where they lost in five games to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old third baseman, despite starting the season in the minors, was selected to the All-Star Game and finished the year with impressive numbers for any major leaguer, let alone a rookie. In just 122 games, Longoria belted 27 homers, drove |
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| Maddux extends record for most Gold Glove Awards |
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11/05/2008 |
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| ers pitcher Greg Maddux extended his own record for the most Gold Glove Awards, capturing his 18th, and was among the National League winners announced Wednesday. Joining Maddux on the NL Gold Glove roster was shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies capture the World Series this season. It was the second consecutive Gold Glove for Rollins, who in 2007 also won NL MVP honors. Additionally, a pair of New York Mets won Gold Glove Awards at their respective positions. Third baseman David Wright ear |
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| Toronto Blue Jays |
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11/05/2008 |
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| Claimed pitcher Les Walrond off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. |
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| Rangers name Mike Maddux pitching coach |
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11/03/2008 |
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| ERA this past season, the lowest figure by a Milwaukee club in 16 years. The brother of four-time Cy Young award-winner Greg Maddux, Mike played 15 seasons in the major leagues for nine different teams, posting a career record of 39-37 with a 4.05 ERA in 472 games with the Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Montreal Expos and Houston Astros. Hawkins replaced Mark Connor, who was fired as Rangers pitching coach in August. |
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| Former GM Gillick to remain with Phillies |
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11/03/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Pat Gillick, whose contract as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies expired last Friday, will remain with the team in a different role, the team announced on Monday. Only a few hours after Ruben Amaro, Jr. was officially introduced as Gillick's successor to the Phils' GM post, the 71-year-old will return in an unspecified advisory capacity. "I am very happy that Pat has opted to stay on board with us," said Amaro. "His knowledge of the game is invaluable and his innumerab |
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| Phillies introduce Amaro as new GM |
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11/03/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies introduced Ruben Amaro Jr. as the team's new general manager Monday. Amaro replaces Pat Gillick, who had previously announced that the 2008 season would be his last running the day-to-day operations of the club. He went out a champion, as the Phillies captured the second World Series title in franchise history with a five-game triumph over Tampa Bay last week. "I know that people measure us by championships and we have reached that |
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| Phillies to anoint Amaro GM on Monday |
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11/03/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. (et) on Monday to announce the selection of Ruben Amaro, Jr. as Pat Gillick's replacement for the team's general manager position. The 43-year-old Amaro beat out Mike Arbuckle for the job in what was viewed as a two-man race. Amaro has served as an assistant general manager under Gillick and previously worked under former GM Ed Wade, who is currently with the Houston Astros in the same capacity. He has been i |
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