Spring Training

Angels re-sign Abreu to 2-year deal

Sports

… to a two-year contract. The deal also contains a club option for 2012. Abreu joined the Angels shortly before spring training last winter and enjoyed a standout year, batting .293 with 15 home runs, 103 RBIs and 30 stolen bases. The two …

Story|11/05/2009

A-Rod finally a champion after year of turmoil

By RONALD BLUM| AP| Sports

… said. "They stood behind me. Walking around the City of New York, everybody was so supportive." He arrived in spring training exposed and embarrassed, labeled a steroid user from his years with Texas. His news conference was the low point …

Story|11/05/2009

Phillies' bid for repeat falls short against Yanks

By ROB MAADDI| AP| Sports

… three RBIs. "I feel cool," Howard said. "The only thing I can do now is go home and relax and come back for spring training ." The defending champs cruised to their third straight NL East title with 93 wins and breezed through the first …

Story|11/05/2009

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title

By RONALD BLUM| AP| Sports

… Joe very little time." From his very first day in spring training last year, it was clear Girardi's Yankees would ..... I understood that going in," Girardi said when spring training began this year. "It wasn't going to be easy to …

Story|11/04/2009

Pettitte, Yanks go for title against old foe Pedro

By MIKE FITZPATRICK| AP| Sports

… time since 2002. "I think he's ready. I think he's kind of peaking at the right time. He didn't have any spring training , went a half a year, didn't pitch, and he had to work himself up," Manuel said. "He's starting to get stretched …

Story|11/03/2009

Curse, schmurse: New Cubs owner vows to win series

By RICK GANO| AP| Sports

… ticket prices. There has been no discussion of a naming rights deal for Wrigley. And the Cubs are exploring new spring training options after years in Mesa, Ariz. "You got to watch your expenses, you got to be careful with your payroll …

Story|10/30/2009

Hamels used to look up to Pettitte as a kid

By ROB MAADDI| AP| Sports

… check any of those off this season. Instead, he struggled from the start. A minor elbow injury slowed him down in spring training and he wasn't ready to go on Opening Day. Hamels then ran into some bad luck in April when he was forced to leave …

Story|10/30/2009

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt accuses wife of affair

By GREG RISLING| AP| Sports

… nearly $488,000 per month. The dispute comes as the Dodgers enter a busy offseason and could be a distraction when spring training arrives in February. The team has the most potential players eligible for free agency with 16, including Manny Ramirez …

Story|10/28/2009

Astros hire Mills as manager

By CHRIS DUNCAN| AP| Sports

… bench coach have,'" McLane said. "He totally runs spring training and he handles most of the communication with the ..... offseason roster moves to Wade. His work will start at spring training , where he'll stress preparation and cohesiveness …

Story|10/27/2009

Tigers prospect Sizemore undergoes ankle surgery

Sports

… which was then immobilized. He is to have the screws removed in January and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in February. Sizemore suffered the injury Oct. 22 in an Arizona Fall League game. He combined to hit .308 with …

Story|10/27/2009