Daily Archive: January 21, 2013

Jan 21

Nate Robertson to sign minor league contract with Rangers

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According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, the Rangers are set to sign left-hander Nate Robertson to a minor league contract. He will get an invite to spring training, where he’s expected to compete for a bullpen job. Robertson, who averaged 31 starts with the Tigers from 2004-2008, hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2010 with the …

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Jan 21

Tim Brown suggests “sabotage” by Bill Callahan in Super Bowl XXXVII

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From Pro Football talk: A decade ago, the Raiders’ fate in Super Bowl XXXVII presumably was sealed by the weekend disappearance of center Barret Robbins.  Hall of Fame finalist Tim Brown believes that the blame for the 48-21 loss to the Buccaneers should go to Oakland’s head coach. “We get our game plan for victory …

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Jan 21

David Murphy and the Rangers avoid arbitration

Getty Images The Rangers avoided arbitration with outfielder David Murphy, agreeing to a one-year, $5.775 million contract. This was Murphy’s last go-around in arbitration. In 2012 he hit .304/.380/.479 with 15 homers. Good for him, but won’t somebody think of the poor arbitrators who won’t be able to charge for the hearing, not to mention …

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