Posts Tagged ‘ Contract Worth ’

Tuberville becomes Texas Tech’s New Boss

Jan 14th, 2010 | By John Kelly | Category: College Football

After a year’s hiatus, Tommy Tuberville returns to college football. He’ll relocate three states over to the gulf coast to man the post at Texas Tech.
Tuberville inherits an explosive spread offensive attack in Lubbock. He replaces Mike Leach who was fired last month after allegations arose about him mistreating injured wide receiver Adam James, son [...]



Tortorella Has Harsh Words for Dubinsky

Sep 12th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Tennis

GREENBURGH, NY – John Tortorella has a message for Brandon Dubinsky: Get into camp.
The young forward, who is holding out on a contract dispute, was absent as the Rangers began training camp today and as General John held his first workout, he had some harsh words for Dubinsky.
“It’s stupid,” he said. “I am not [...]



Tavares Signs with Isles, the Era Begins

Jul 16th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders, Top Story

SYOSSET, NY— Pittsburgh turned a slew of disappointing seasons and high draft picks into a team that is now a perennial contender. So maybe it’s no coincidence the Islanders will open against the defending Stanley Cup champions after trying to emulate the Penguins rebuilding model.
John Tavares, the No. 1 overall draft choice, signed a three-year [...]



Sorry If I Don’t Get Excited About Gaborik

Jul 2nd, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

As off-season’s go, Glen Sather really hasn’t had a good one since the lockout.
You might remember that one when the Ranger’s GM scrambled to fill his team with Czechs, just to keep Jaromir Jagr, his one superstar, happy. That worked with the Rangers making the playoffs for the first time in seven years.
But since then…Uggh.
The [...]



Mets Sign Livan Hernandez to Minor League Deal

Feb 14th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Mets, Top Story

Trying to add depth to the rotation, general manager inked soon to be 34 year-old Livan Hernandez to a minor league contract worth reportedly $1 million for the next season.
The half brother of former Mets Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez was a combined 13-11 with a 6.05 ERA in 31 starts for Minnesota and Colorado last [...]



Mets Close to Signing Francisco Rodriguez

Dec 9th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Mets

LAS VEGAS – After meeting with closers Brian Fuentes and Trevor Hoffman yesterday, the Mets seem to be close with free agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez.
After offering the bidding Sunday night with a 2-year deal for around $24 million, the club has upped the offer guartanteeing the third year to make it a $36 million contract.
With [...]