Outfielder Jermaine Dye agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract extension Saturday to stay with the Chicago White Sox through the 2009 season. There is also a mutual option for 2010. Dye, the MVP of the 2005 World Series, could have been a free agent at the end of this season. Dye will receive $9.5 million in 2008 and $11.5 million in 2009.
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ChiSox ink Dye to $22M, 2-yr. extension
Outfielder Jermaine Dye agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract extension Saturday to stay with the Chicago White Sox through the 2009 season. There is also a mutual option for 2010. Dye, the MVP of the 2005 World Series, could have been a free agent at the end of this season. Dye will receive $9.5…
Arizona’s Webb chasing Hershiser’s mark
Brandon Webb was 9 years old — and not much of a ballplayer — when Orel Hershiser threw more scoreless innings in a row than anyone in baseball history. “That was my first year in Little League,” Webb recalled. “I was probably sitting out there in right field, because I was awful.” Awful? Really? “Oh,…
Reds knock Brewers from NL Central lead
The Milwaukee Brewers haven’t quit — it just looks that way. Bronson Arroyo and the Cincinnati Reds knocked slumping and error-prone Milwaukee out of first place in the NL Central, beating the Brewers 8-3 Friday night. The Brewers (62-60) lost their season-high fifth straight at home, falling a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs (62-59), who…
QB Testaverde re-signs with Patriots
Vinny Testaverde re-signed with the New England Patriots on Saturday for his 21st NFL season. The move was expected once the Patriots completed two-a-day practice sessions last week. The 43-year-old quarterback signed with New England last Nov. 14 and played in three regular-season games, including the finale in which he extended his streak to 20…
Fisher not blaming Young for struggling
Vince Young looked downright rusty. The 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year slipped to the ground, threw passes short and high and lost the ball on a bungled handoff. Being benched for the Tennessee Titans’ exhibition opener must be a little to blame, right? Not according to coach Jeff Fisher. He credits lots of rain…
Despite uproar of Junior leaving No. 8 at DEI, most drivers like team control of car numbers
With all the talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr. leaving his No. 8 behind when he departs Dale Earnhardt Inc. for Hendrick Motorsports next year, some believe the drivers — not the teams — should have the option of keeping a number throughout their careers.
Dale Earnhardt, coming off engine failure, needs a good finish at Michigan to stay in Chase
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is perplexed, frustrated — and still feeling confident.
Unrepentent Knaus and Letarte back at the track, getting teams ready for Chase
After finishing a six-week NASCAR suspension, crew chief Steve Letarte was back at the track and, apparently, feeling just a little strange to be there.
Jones helps Cubs end Cards’ 5-game run
Jacque Jones has heard it all. Boos, catcalls and on Friday the cheers from a powerful ovation at Wrigley Field. Benched earlier this season and nearly traded, Jones made a great catch and hit a two-run homer to lead a 2-1 Cubs’ victory Friday that ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ five-game winning streak and pushed…
Mets’ Glavine tops Nats for 301st win
Tom Glavine got win No. 301. Matt Chico got sent to the minors. Two finesse pitchers who wear No. 47 faced each other Friday night, and the visiting veteran was more at home than the home team’s rookie. Facing a franchise he has beaten more than any other, Glavine allowed one run over seven innings…
Jaguars cut former No. 1 pick QB Couch
Tim Couch’s return to the NFL lasted nearly three weeks. The Jacksonville Jaguars released the former top draft pick Saturday after a handful of practices and one preseason game. Couch, who hadn’t played in the NFL since the 2004 preseason, wanted a chance to revive his career following two shoulder operations.
Lady Joanne beats Octave, Lear’s Princess down stretch in $500,000 Alabama Stakes
Lady Joanne fought off Octave and Lear’s Princess in a tough stretch run to win Saturday’s $500,000 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The Carl Nafzger trained Lay Joanne held off the closing Lear’s Princess and a late run from Octave, who could not get up in time on the rail. The filly drifted in…