blogs.jsonline.com - 5/15/2008
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The Milwaukee Brewers will announce this morning that leftfielder Ryan Braun has agreed to a seven-year contract extension that will be a record in terms of both length and money for the team and the industry.
The Brewers have called a 10 a.m. press conference at Miller Park to make "a major baseball announcement." Braun's agent, Nez Balelo, was contacted en route to Milwaukee ...
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Thursday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball —
... Now, this morning's big news: According to the JS blog, the Brewers are about to announce they've signed Ryan Braun to the longest and largest contract in team history. It's mostly speculation at this point, but a news conference is scheduled for 10 am to make it official. ...
Ryan Braun Signs Extension With Brewers
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Continuing the trend of signing young stars to long-term deals long before arbitration-eligibility, Tom Haudricourt is reporting that the Brewers have inked Ryan Braun to a 7-year deal. ...
Ryan Braun to Sign 20-Year, 600 Million Dollar Contract
Walkoff Walk —
... Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer Tom Haudricourt is a gentleman and a scholar, and today he gives us the scoop of scoops in his blog: the Brewers are about to give young slugger Ryan Braun a payday, the good kind. ...
Braun to sign 7 year deal with Brewers
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Braun to sign 7 year deal with Brewers By giving Braun a seven-year extension beyond this year, the Brewers would buy out Braun’s first year of free agency. Team owner Mark Attanasio said earlier this year it would make no sense to do long-term deals with any of the club’s younger stars without buying out at least a year of free agency. Wonder what Prince’s reaction to this will be?
Rounding The Bases: Jalapen-owned
Bugs & Cranks —
If you’re a Cubs fan, it’s never a good idea to enter a food eating contest in St. Louis. [Home Run Derby]
Jose Canseco is going to appear on ABC’s Nightline tonight. Was Ted Koppel’s 25 year career fueled by steroids? [Boston Sports Buzz]
Ryan Braun got PAID. [Brewers Blog]
An all Florida all-star team is both awesome and cheap. [Big League Stew]
Does Brandon Webb have any chance to win 30 game? [Vegas Watch]
Got a story we should see? Send us an email at tips@bugsandcranks.com ...
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