After interviewing 7 potential managers, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik has selected Oakland’s bench coach Don Wakamatsu. Wakamatsu was on the coaching staff of the Texas Rangers prior to his stint as Bob Geren’s bench coach for the A’s.
Wakamatsu does have four years of managerial experience with most of that coming at the single A level.
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Archive for November, 2008
The Mariners hire Don Wakamatsu as their manager
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008The Cubs bring back free agent Ryan Dempster for 4 more years
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008The Chicago Cubs signed free agent Ryan Dempster to a 4 year deal worth $52 million. The fourth year of the deal is a player option. Dempster is 31 years old right now and has battled some injuries in the past. Dempster was 17-6 last season with an ERA of 2.96. During the regular season [...]
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008We now are using Twitter to post short messages, thoughts and observations on sports. If you use Twitter, stop by and “follow” us.
Cubs trade for a pitcher, but not Jake Peavy
Thursday, November 13th, 2008The Cubs agreed to trade for a pitcher Thursday, but it wasn’t Jake Peavy. The Cubs send minor-league reliever Jose Ceda to the Florida Marlins for their closer Kevin Gregg. The acquisition of Gregg lowers the likelihood that the Cubs will re-sign Kerry Wood. I’m not too broken up about that. I love Woody, and [...]
Cubs still pursuing Jake Peavy
Thursday, November 13th, 2008As of right now, it looks like the Braves will land the Cy Young winning right-hander. The Cubs probably don’t have enough down on the farm to entice the Padres. Word is that Peavy would prefer to come to the Cubs over the Braves. And I don’t blame him. The Cubs are close, the Braves, [...]
Fulmer out as Tennessee head coach
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Amid much speculation and a lot of unrest on Rocky Top, Philip Fulmer will “resign” from his head coaching position at the University of Tennessee. This isn’t a surprise, but I do think it’s a bad move. Fulmer has been a solid coach over his 15 years atop the Volunteer football program. He led the [...]