Shortly after alleviating the foot injury by staying off it and wearing a protective boot for one month, outfielder Erik Komatsu found himself selected by the Cardinals in the Rule 5 Draft.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Valentine admits he was wrong on Jeter's flip
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine stands corrected on Derek Jeter's flip play from the 2001 American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics. After conferring with Gary Tuck, his catching instructor who used to work with the Yankees, Valentine retracted his assertion that Jeter and the Yankees couldn't have practiced such a play.
Sutcliffe and Lopez happy to be reunited
Cubs pitcher Rodrigo Lopez is happy to be reunited with Rick Sutcliffe. The two were together with the Padres when Lopez was pitching in rookie ball and Sutcliffe was the pitching coach.
Humbled Tomko ecstatic to be back with Reds
When pitcher Brett Tomko returned to the Reds earlier this month, he walked into the Spring Training clubhouse carrying something that the younger version of himself didn't have during his first turn in Cincinnati.
Crew, Axford to continue work on multiyear deal
Brewers closer John Axford was quick to explain why he's the only member of the 40-man roster yet to sign a 2012 contract. “Just like last year, I'm holding out for billions,” he joked.
Morales one step away from running the bases
Kendrys Morales, the Angels slugger recovering from a broken left ankle, has completed two days of making cuts along the outfield, which represents the second-to-last phase of his running program.
Jeter, A-Rod respond to Bobby V
Nearly all the talk in the Yankees' clubhouse early Wednesday morning was centered on comments made by Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine.
Stiff back keeps prospect Havens off field
As his teammates trickled back into the clubhouse following Wednesday's workout, Reese Havens sat quietly in front of his locker. Havens had not participated in the morning's activities.
Harper reflects back on racial turmoil in Boston
Back in 1973, it was almost unfathomable to Tommy Harper that he could be closing in on an all-time team record for stolen bases. The left fielder was in his second season with the Red Sox at that time and just trying to focus on his job during a time when the racial climate was difficult at Fenway Park.
Schafer working to secure center field job
Jordan Schafer understands the opportunity he has in Houston. It's a young team that's rebuilding and provides fertile ground for young players like Schafer to show what they can do.
Varitek to announce retirement Thursday
Jason Varitek, long defined by his leadership and toughness, will announce his retirement on Thursday at a news conference at 5:30 p.m ET, making him that rare player in this era who spent his entire career with one team.
Washington grooming pitchers to work inside
Rangers manager Ron Washington and pitching coach Mike Maddux met with Alexi Ogando on Wednesday before his workout. One topic was the need to pitch inside.
Darvish displays seven-pitch repertoire
Catcher Mike Napoli counted seven. That is how many different pitches Yu Darvish threw during his third live batting practice session on Wednesday.
Young embraces utility role, future with Rangers
Michael Young has been taking grounders at shortstop lately. He may play there on Thursday in the first intra-squad game if Elvis Andrus is still sidelined with a bad left heel.
Day after: Freeman feeling better about knee
An optimistic Freddie Freeman was moving around the Braves' clubhouse a little better Wednesday morning and expressing little concern about his right knee injury.
Marlins slugger is Giancarlo, not Mike, Stanton
He'll still answer to Mike Stanton. But when he is formally introduced, the Marlins right fielder will be announced during games by his actual name — Giancarlo Stanton. He also will be referred to as Giancarlo on the scoreboard and by the team.
Infection to delay Howard's recovery process
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has suffered a setback in his rehab following left Achilles surgery.