Major League Baseball 2007 Playoff GuideMay 17, 2008
The Cleveland Indians optioned pitcher Jeremy Sowers to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, calling up former first-round pick infielder Michael Aubrey to fill out their roster. More
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Published: May 17, 2008
The Florida Marlins signed star shortstop Hanley Ramirez to a six-year contract extension on Saturday.Per club policy, the terms were not disclosed, but according to MLB.com, the deal will be for six years and worth up to $70 million, the largest contract in franchise history."Hanley can do it all on the field and he's always trying to improve himself and our team," said Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. "We are looking forward to Hanley remaining an integral part of our team for many years."Ramirez, the 2006 National League Rookie of the Year, is set to enjoy a tidy pay raise from his current salary of $439,000 when his new deal kicks in next season. According to MLB.com, Ramirez will make $5.5 million in 2009, and $23.5 million total for his arbitration years (2009-2011).
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May 17, 2008
Ervin Santana and Joe Saunders have been a solid 1-2 punch for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim all season long. Saunders did his part in his club's series opener with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, and Santana gets his turn in game two of the Freeway Series this afternoon at Angel Stadium. More
May 17, 2008
A pair of struggling left-handers take the hill tonight, as Barry Zito leads his San Francisco Giants against Mark Buehrle and the Chicago White Sox in the second test of a three-game series at AT&T Park. More
May 17, 2008
Leaders in the National League East by mere percentage points, despite dropping four straight decisions, the Florida Marlins continue their three-game interleague set with the Kansas City Royals tonight at Dolphin Stadium. More
May 17, 2008
Sporting the longest losing streak in the American League at the moment, the disappointing Detroit Tigers try again to reverse their fortunes as they play the second of a three-game interleague set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. More
May 17, 2008
Jayson Werth is making it very difficult for manager Charlie Manuel to take him out of the lineup. Werth will likely get a chance to follow up his career night, as the Philadelphia Phillies resume a three- game set with the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. More
May 17, 2008
As the team with the fewest wins in all of baseball, the Colorado Rockies try to snap an unsightly six-game slide tonight as they continue their interleague series with the Minnesota Twins at Coors Field. More
May 17, 2008
The Chicago Cubs try to continue their recent mastery of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon when the NL Central rivals continue their three-game set at Wrigley Field in the lone series being contested in the Senior Circuit this weekend. More
May 17, 2008
Despite winning four straight, the Cincinnati Reds are still toiling in last place in the National League Central as they continue their interleague set with the Cleveland Indians at Great American Ballpark this afternoon. More
May 17, 2008
Winners of three of their last four outings, the Texas Rangers continue their Lone Star State battle and interleague slate with the second of three against the Houston Astros at Rangers Ballpark tonight. More
May 17, 2008
The surprising leaders in the American League East, the Tampa Bay Rays play the middle game of a three-game set versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium this afternoon. More
May 17, 2008
The Oakland Athletics try to halt a four-game slide tonight as they continue their three-game interleague series with the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. More
May 17, 2008
Erik Bedard will try to rebound from his worst start in a Mariner uniform when he takes the hill tonight for Seattle, which continues a three-game interleague set with the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field. More
May 17, 2008
The Baltimore Orioles take aim at their fourth straight win this evening when they continue their three-game interleague series with the Washington Nationals at Camden Yards. More
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