sports.espn.go.com - 5/17/2008
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The Marlins formally announced the $70 million, six-year contract extension of shortstop Hanley Ramirez at the site of their future ballpark Saturday
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Odds And Ends: Cards' Bullpen, Fish Extensions, Aubrey Promoted
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
St. Louis closer Jason Isringhausen is on the DL. But the Cards aren't going shopping for a replacement. At least, not yet. "Not at this time," Mozeliak said when asked if the club might be
tempted to check out the market for relievers. "We're very fortunate
that we have a lot of depth in relief, not only here but at Triple-A
[Memphis]. A lot of this can be addressed internally."
After today's press conference announcing Hanley Ramirez's six-year
deal, Marlins officials said the baseball personnel staff has not recommended any
other players receive multi-year contract offers. Dan Uggla, Mike Jacobs, ...
Loria Uses Hanley Signing To Highlight New Stadium
The Biz of Baseball :: Business of Sports Network —
... And, while there are still legal hurdles to clear, the Marlins see the new stadium as a reason to invest in the future. As reported by The AP: ...
Baseball Today: Monday, May 19
Projo Sox Blog —
... means the Diamondbacks have a decision to make regarding rookie phenom Max Scherzer (Arizona Republic) . . . Jacque Jones is about to join the Marlins (Miami Herald) . . . The White Sox have fired scouting director David Wilder and two scouts amid reports they were skimming bonus payments to Latin American signees. (Chicago Tribune)
OLD FRIENDS: David Eckstein is close to returning to the Blue Jays (National Post) . . . The Marlins have signed Hanley Ramirez to a long-term deal. (espn.com)
-- ART MARTONE
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