Chicken Parmanent Vacation: Sox Cut Mirabelli
deweyshouse.com 3/14/2008 — The current installment of the Doug Mirabelli era was short-lived, as the Red Sox release the catcher only months after signing him to a 1-year deal. Of course, the main question on our minds is: who will back up Jason Varitek this season? There ...

A few morning things....
boston.com 3/14/2008 — FORT MYERS, Fla. - Here are a few morning things from The Fort: 1. Kevin Cash graciously accepted his new backup role, addressing the issue this morning. "I was very happy but at the same time, it's a rough day for everybody because of the ...

Lineup 3.14: Farewell to Dodgertown
stltoday.com 3/14/2008 — DODGERTOWN — The begin what will be the Cardinals final visit to Dodgertown — before it becomes Orioletown or O-Town or, gasp, Bird Land — manager Tony La Russa is turning to a new leadoff hitter. Fittingly, it’s a former ...

Doug….
38pitches.com 3/14/2008 — In the 20 years since I was first called up to the big leagues I’ve played with exactly 2 players who’s presence in the clubhouse carried onto the field. Darren Daulton in Philadelphia, and Doug Mirabelli here in Boston. Very few ...

One last drop for Mirabelli
bostonherald.com 3/14/2008 — F ORT MYERS - The last time the Red Sox [ team stats ] parted ways with Doug Mirabelli [ stats ] , less than five months passed before the team desperately brought him back. This time, that probably won t be the case. Prior to the start of their 3-3 ...

Cards president Lamping to resign — Major League Baseball News 3/14/2008
Mark Lamping's 13 1/2-year tenure as Cardinals team president is coming to an end. Lamping confirmed on Friday morning that he is leaving the organization to take a job as the head of the new Meadowlands stadium authority.

Lohse signs contract with Cards — Major League Baseball News 3/14/2008
The Cardinals have inked free agent Kyle Lohse to a contract following a physical examination of the right-hander on Friday morning. Lohse, 29, would provide depth and innings to a starting rotation that has been shredded by injuries.

Wedge out to improve on success of '07 — Major League Baseball News 3/14/2008
After leading the Indians to within a game of the World Series before losing to the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS in 2007, Cleveland manager Eric Wedge realizes expectations are high for the Tribe to improve on last year's success.

Lohse passes physical, finalizes Cards deal — FOXSports.com News for MLB 3/14/2008
The St. Louis Cardinals strengthened their thin rotation on Thursday, reaching a preliminary agreement with pitcher Kyle Lohse on a $4.25 million, one-year contract. The Cardinals said the 29-year-old will take a physical on Friday at the team's ...

Lohse, Cardinals finalize deal — Boston.com -- Baseball News 3/14/2008
Free agent right-hander Kyle Lohse passed his physical Friday and finalized his $4.25 million, one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.