Red Sox give up on Teixeira

Dec. 19, 2008   Leave a Comment  

In a disappointing upset added to an even more disappointingly upsetting winter of un-action, the Red Sox announced the team was not a contender in obtaining star slugger Mark Teixeira. In an e-mail to Boston media from Sox owner John Henry Thursday night, he explained that “we met with Mr. Teixeira and were very much [...]

This and that from the NFL

March 13, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Here are some random notes and thoughts from the National Football League: According to a blog on the Orlando Sentinel’s website, there are quiet rumors within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization that Cadillac Williams’ career is over. Williams tore a patellar tendon last season on October 1st in a win over Carolina. The Bucs recently [...]

Source: Eagles reach deal with Asante Samuel

Feb. 28, 2008   5 Comments  

UPDATE: The Eagles signed Asante Samuel Friday to a six year deal after BLAST broke the story Thursday. According to a source inside the Eagles with knowledge of the situation, former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel has reached a deal to play in Philadelphia next year. There are no specific details on the terms, years or [...]