Free-agent Michael Peca, who missed the last half of the season with a broken leg, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus spokesman Todd Sharrock said Wednesday that Peca must pass a team physical. A formal announcement is expected later this week, Sharrock said. Peca, 33, a two-time winner of the Frank J.
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Peca, Blue Jackets agree on 1-year deal
Free-agent Michael Peca, who missed the last half of the season with a broken leg, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus spokesman Todd Sharrock said Wednesday that Peca must pass a team physical. A formal announcement is expected later this week, Sharrock said. Peca, 33, a two-time winner of…
Garret has 10 RBI, Angels rip Yanks 18-9
Garret Anderson got the first curtain call he can remember, going to the top step of the Angels’ dugout and doffing his helmet to a roaring crowd. After setting a club record with 10 RBIs, he certainly deserved it. Anderson’s grand slam in the sixth inning gave him 10 RBIs and kept 44,264 fans on…
Gross’ slam helps Brewers stay in 1st
Exiled to the minor leagues last month, Gabe Gross has become an unlikely reason the Milwaukee Brewers remain atop the National League Central. Gross hit a grand slam to cap a five-run seventh inning and the Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Tuesday night, keeping Milwaukee tied with the Chicago Cubs for first place…
Crisp, Lugo lift Red Sox over Devil Rays
The bottom of the Boston lineup came up big. Coco Crisp and Julio Lugo had two-run doubles during a five-run fourth to help the AL East-leading Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8-6 on Tuesday night. “We were able to keep putting hits together,” Lugo said. “And the most important thing, scoring runs.”…
Vick could still face state charges
Michael Vick now must wait and worry. Already looking at a possible five years in prison on federal dogfighting charges, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback also could be facing prosecution in Virginia. Then there is the NFL where commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to determine what punishment Vick will face from the league.
Eli Manning fires back at Tiki Barber
Tiki Barber wanted a more intense, fiery Eli Manning. The New York Giants quarterback gave Tiki what he wanted in a loud ripping voice on Tuesday. Two days after being criticized on national television by Barber for a lack of strong leadership, Manning ripped his former teammate and current NBC football analyst for distracting the…
Floyd’s key hit in return helps Cubs win
Lou Piniella pulled Cliff Floyd aside before the game and reminded the slugger of his importance to the Chicago Cubs’ playoff hopes. Floyd had been away from the team for nine days dealing with the death of his father, then found his rhythm in a hurry. Floyd hit a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth…
Beltran, Castillo rally Mets by Padres
Billy Wagner gave up the go-ahead run, then Trevor Hoffman blew a save. On a night when two of baseball’s best closers struggled mightily in the ninth inning, the New York Mets bounced back to win with one final rally. Carlos Beltran had five RBIs and Luis Castillo singled home the winning run off Hoffman…
Jurrjens pitches Tigers past Indians 2-1
Comerica Park is a long way from Curacao. Jair Jurrjens pitched comfortably for the Tigers in front of almost 43,000 fans Tuesday night — as if everyone was behind him back home in the Dutch Caribbean islands. Jurrjens allowed one hit in his second major league start and Detroit got consecutive homers from Magglio Ordonez…
Chiefs RB Johnson signs 5-year extension
Holdout running back Larry Johnson agreed to a five-year contract extension and joined the Kansas City Chiefs for practice Tuesday, surprising teammates who broke into scattered cheers when he jogged unannounced onto the field. “Lar-ry! Lar-ry,” many players chanted. They had already been practicing for about 45 minutes when No.
Seahawks, QB Wallace agree on extension
Seneca Wallace isn’t going anywhere. The backup quarterback will still be with the Seattle Seahawks should something happen to starter Matt Hasselbeck. Wallace agreed to a four-year extension on Tuesday that will keep him under contract through the 2010 season. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2007 season, but is…
Cowboys WR Glenn may be ready for opener
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn won’t play in the preseason, but could be ready for the regular season. Glenn hurt his right knee on the fifth day of training camp and had arthroscopic surgery Aug. 1 to remove loose cartilage from the knee. Coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday that Glenn “probably will practice the day…