Ron Washington

Rose shines, Bulls win Tyrus Thomas wants to be more aggressive

Andres Nocioni drove for a basket and hit a 3-pointer, Larry Hughes had a layup on a long pass from Rose, then Rose took a long pass from Ben Gordon for a slam as the Bulls built the lead to 12 with just under five minutes to...

Two more interview with Mariners

Wakamatsu, Ready fourth and fifth of seven skipper candidates Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik knows how to keep followers of the club's managerial search in suspense. Meanwhile, Zduriencik declined to say...

Rick Carlisle enjoys a honeymoon period with the Dallas Mavericks

If Wade Phillips is confused, or even miffed, I understand. If Ron Washington demands answers, then hopefully a local media member can verbally stumble through an explanation. Both the head coach of the Cowboys and the manager...

Adding Perspective to the Jacobs Deal

News: The Texas Rangers exercised their $6.2 million option on Hank Blalock for the 2009 season. Rangers pick up first baseman Blalock's $6.2M option for '09 ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers on Friday exercised a $6.2...

Posnanski's way of looking at relievers

Save chances can be broken down into easy, regular and tough Mariano Rivera of the Yankees finished with the top Closer+ rating The question of keeping Joakim Soria a closer or making him a starter is intriguing At age 38,...

Rangers bringing back Blalock as DH

Texas picks up option, will try to land everyday third baseman The possibility remains the Rangers could try to trade Hank Blalock, who played both third and first base in '08, for pitching at some point this offseason. The...

Young states position with Gold Glove

Rangers shortstop says first-time honor 'is as good as it gets' ARLINGTON -- Rangers shortstop Michael Young made the routine play and turned the double play better than anybody at his position in the American League this year....

Sports World Reflects on Obama’s Victory

Whatever their political leanings, sportswriters followed the lead of Sen. John McCain’s concession speech Tuesday night and covered the election in the context of “the special significance it has for African-Americans.” Many...

Phillies fire third-base coach

Associated Press • November 5, 2008 Steve Smith will be replaced as the Phillies’ third-base coach next season, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. confirmed by text message Tuesday night. Smith, 56, has been on manager Charlie...

Brewers name Fischer third-base coach

Wisconsin resident happy to reunite with Macha, be close to home Brad Fischer was in the A's organization for 29 years and worked under new Brewers manager Ken Macha. Brad Fischer, Michigan-born but Wisconsin-bred since his...

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