MLB 2009: A New Era Under A New Boss

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 05:34 PM

February 24th, 2009

BUD SELIG DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Major League Baseball is in mourning today after the news of the death of MLB commisioner Bud Selig. Selig suffered a heart attack last week at his office in New York. MLB officials said he was scheduled to be released later this month, but that never happened. Instead he passed away. Mr. Selig was 74 years old.

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 05:39 PM

SEARCH ON FOR A SUCCESSOR AFTER SELIG`S DEATH

Major League Baseball is looking for a new leader. Rumors say Former President George W. Bush is among those interested in the job. Also interested, Former players Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr.

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 05:44 PM

Former President Bush pulls out of commisioner talks

Texas -- (AP) Former president George W. Bush has announced that he no longer would like to be commisioner of Major League Baseball. Leaving Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. as the only contenders. Major League Baseball says they would like to have a commisioner by the time Spring Training games begin.

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 05:46 PM

March 3rd 2009 10:48 am

AP NEWS ALERT --

New York -- CAL RIPKEN JR. NAMED COMMISIONER OF BASEBALL

Al_Boe · 06-27-2009, 06:04 PM

Transactions

KCR -- Releases C Ken Huckaby and P Lenny Dinardo

BOS -- Signs P Brandon Claussen

FLA -- Signs 2B William Bergolla

SEA -- Releases C Brandon Phillips and C Yamid Haad

Contract Extensions

CLE -- Cliff Lee 4 yrs 11.9 mil.

COL -- Brad Hawpe 4 Yrs. 6 mil.

LAD -- Chad Billingsley 3 yrs. 5.7 mil.

STL -- Ryan Ludwick 4 yrs. 10.2 mil.

SEA -- Feliz Hernandez 3 yrs. 5 Mil.

LAD -- Matt Kemp 3 yrs. 4.8 Mil.

Also getting extensions

Justin Verlander DET
Dan Uggla FLA

06-27-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	MLB 2009: A New Era Under A New Boss February 24th, 2009 BUD SELIG DIES OF HEART ATTACK Major League Baseball is in mourning today after the news of the death of MLB commisioner Bud Selig. Selig suffered a heart attack last week at his office in New York. MLB officials said he was scheduled to be released later this month, but that never happened. Instead he passed away. Mr. Selig was 74 years old.

06-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	Time for baseball *Transactions* KCR -- Releases C Ken Huckaby and P Lenny Dinardo BOS -- Signs P Brandon Claussen FLA -- Signs 2B William Bergolla SEA -- Releases C Brandon Phillips and C Yamid Haad *Contract Extensions* CLE -- Cliff Lee 4 yrs 11.9 mil. COL -- Brad Hawpe 4 Yrs. 6 mil. LAD -- Chad Billingsley 3 yrs. 5.7 mil. STL -- Ryan Ludwick 4 yrs. 10.2 mil. SEA -- Feliz Hernandez 3 yrs. 5 Mil. LAD -- Matt Kemp 3 yrs. 4.8 Mil. Also getting extensions Justin Verlander DET Dan Uggla FLA

06-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#2
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	SEARCH ON FOR A SUCCESSOR AFTER SELIG`S DEATH Major League Baseball is looking for a new leader. Rumors say Former President George W. Bush is among those interested in the job. Also interested, Former players Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr.

06-27-2009, 05:44 PM	#3
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	Former President Bush pulls out of commisioner talks Texas -- (AP) Former president George W. Bush has announced that he no longer would like to be commisioner of Major League Baseball. Leaving Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. as the only contenders. Major League Baseball says they would like to have a commisioner by the time Spring Training games begin.

06-27-2009, 05:46 PM	#4
Al_Boe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 29	March 3rd 2009 10:48 am AP NEWS ALERT -- New York -- CAL RIPKEN JR. NAMED COMMISIONER OF BASEBALL