D’Backs sign Nady and Blanco

December 16, 2010 by kevin.bonneville  
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The Diamondbacks had a busy day on Tuesday.  They signed catcher Henry Blanco early in the morning and then signed first baseman/outfielder Xavier Nady a few hours later.  Blanco will receive $1 million next season while Nady will receive $1.75 million and can earn another $1 million in incentives. Both have ties to Kevin Towers [...]

Carlos Pena would be Adam Dunn-like for Chicago Cubs

December 8, 2010 by George Castle  
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  Carlos Pena or Adam LaRoche for the Chicago Cubs? These strongmen lefty-hitting first basemen seem the Cubs’ main options to fill the gaping hole at first base. The reports du jour claim the Cubs have targeted LaRoche, while Pena’s salary might be a bit strong for GM Jim Hendry to swallow. A comparison is [...]

Sixers Nip Knicks Late

November 9, 2010 by Danny Ferrara  
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     The game on Sunday was up and down throughout, with the Knicks taking the lead from the 76ers on several occasions before eventually relinquishing it – one thing was for certain, however – the Philadelphia 76ers came out on top with a 106-96 victory at Madison Square Garden.      In a game where they [...]