Mike Napoli agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with the Red Sox over a month ago, but the two sides are currently discussing an amended contract after an issue with his health (believed to be one of his hips) was revealed during his pre-signing physical. We now have some details on what the Red …
Daily Archive: January 11, 2013
Jan 11
Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists announced
From Pro Football Talk The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its list of 15 finalists Friday morning, a group which will be whittled to no more than five inductees the day before the Super Bowl. The group includes four first-time eligible nominees: Guard Larry Allen, tackle Jonathan Ogden, defensive tackle Warren Sapp and defensive end …
Jan 11
The Rangers have moved on from Justin Upton
Justin Upton rejected a trade to the Mariners. Now the Rangers are moving out of the picture: Hearing Rangers don’t expect to re-engage Arizona after Upton rejected Seattle deal. Rangers made final offer before Seattle deal; moving on — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) January 11, 2013 Paging Frank Wren and the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Wren, …
Jan 11
Rangers unlikely to acquire Darren Oliver from Blue Jays
In a move (or non-move as the case may be), that will make Sheryl Millar and myself extremely happy, the Rangers are unlikely to acquire Darren Oliver from the Blue Jays. From HardBall Talk: We heard last week that Darren Oliver wanted a raise from the Blue Jays or a trade to the Rangers to …
Jan 11
Report: West Virginia’s Jake Spavital is Texas A&M’s new QB coach, co-offensive coordinator
West Virginia quarterbacks coach Jake Spavital will be named to the same position at Texas A&M and at the title of co-offensive coordinator, replacing recently hired Texas Texas head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Spavital confirmed the move to CBS Sports’ Bruce Feldman. Spavital has spent the last two years coaching Mountaineers quarterback, helping Geno Smith break multiple school records and establish himself …




