Ken Griffey

Wakamatsu adds two friends to his staff

After a quiet holiday week, the Seattle Mariners announced more than a little news Monday, saying they’d hired two new coaches, offered arbitration to Raul Ibañez and – oh, yes – had talks about Ken Griffey Jr.

White Sox extend arbitration offer

Cabrera not expected to accept, ensuring Draft compensation The White Sox have offered salary arbitration to Type-A free agent Orlando Cabrera, the team announced Tuesday. By offering arbitration to Cabrera, the White Sox...

Arb Barbs

Thanks to Tim Dierkes at MLB Trade Rumors, we are able to present the list of players who were and weren't offered salary arbitration by their 2008 teams. In all, 24 players have until Sunday at midnight to accept or reject the...

Mariners offer OF Raul Ibanez arbitration

Raul Ibanez was offered salary arbitration Monday by the Mariners, a move that means Seattle would receive an extra pair of draft picks next year if the free-agent outfielder signs with another team. New general manager Jack...

The $100-million question

News Type: Opinion — Tue Dec 2, 2008 1:13 AM EST "We added a horse. Some lucky general manager will be saying something along these lines in the very near future after signing prized free agent pitcher CC Sabathia to a...

A's Henderson on Hall of Fame ballot

Career steals leader Rickey Henderson heads 10 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, joining holdovers Mark McGwire and Jim Rice - eligible for the final time. Other newcomers are Jay Bell, David Cone, Ron...

Grocery stocker Kurt Warner coming out of retirement?

Kurt Warner is a sack expert in more ways than one. The Cardinals QB once stocked store shelves while waiting for his big NFL break ... Dwight Perry The Seattle Times Kurt Warner is a sack expert in more ways than one. The...

White Sox eye extra Draft picks

Club should get compensation for offering Cabrera arbitration CHICAGO -- Doug Laumann faced a great deal of down time after the White Sox selection of Gordon Beckham at No. 8 in the first round of the 2008 First-Year Player...

Kearns ready to battle for outfield spot

Nationals player says rehab going well, would welcome Dunn Austin Kearns batted a career-low .217 last season while battling elbow and foot injuries. (David Zalubowski/AP) WASHINGTON -- Nationals right fielder Austin Kearns...

NCAA has even topped NFL this season

Kicking off with thoughts on this football season: The NFL is great, but this is the first season that I'm enjoying college football even more. I respect Ball State's 12-0 record, and I'm afraid they'll crush Buffalo in the...

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