THEY weren't booing Paul Mara inside the Rangers locker room. Rather, his teammates were going, "Yoook," as in Kevin Youkilis, the first baseman of Mara's beloved Red Sox whom the Blueshirts defenseman resembles when he shaves his head and lets his beard http://www.foxsports.com
Pirates sign free-agent infielder The Pirates this afternoon announced their first "major" free-agent signing of this offseason, inking utility infielder Ramon Vazquez to a two-year, $4 million contract.... more Submitted on 2008-12-13
New Pirate believes Ramon Vazquez is adamant he is not coming to Pittsburgh to take anyone's job.... more Submitted on 2008-12-13
Rangers pitcher Doug Mathis becomes free agent Rangers right-hander Doug Mathis became a free agent on Friday when Texas decided not to offer him a 2009 contract.Mathis went 2-1 with a 6.85 ERA in four starts and four relief appearances for the Rangers last season. He spent just over a month with the ... more Submitted on 2008-12-13
Signing of infielder closes 'amazingly quiet' meetings LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates and free-agent utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed to the framework of a two-year, $4 million contract, and the team essentially swapped left-handed pitchers in the Rule 5 draft on the final day of Major League Baseball's Winte... more Submitted on 2008-12-12