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Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Sep 1st, 2010
The Arizona Cardinals and DE/DT Darnell Dockett have agreed to a contract extension. According to Mike Jurecki of Xtra 910, it’s a four-year deal for $47-$50 million with $31 million guaranteed. “Dockett deal is worth 47 to 50 million w/ 31 GTD… he got PD!,” he tweets. Yes he did get paid. And he deserves [...]
Posted in NHL, Signings, Transactions on Sep 1st, 2010
Former Chicago Blackhawks goalie and Stanley Cup champion Antti Niemi has decided to accept a contract with the San Jose Sharks, a source tells ESPNChicago. It’s a one-year, $2 million deal. This tells us even more about how much it means for an individual to win a championship. People rag on Dan Marino and Jim [...]
Posted in Baseball, Trades, Transactions on Sep 1st, 2010
The New York Mets find themselves only 12 games back out of first place in the National League East and nine games back in the wild card. So, with 30 more games left in the season it was time for the Metropolitans to make one last move to give them that extra push in hopes [...]
Posted in NHL, Retired, Transactions on Aug 31st, 2010
Former Montreal Canadians, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Chris Chelios, with his wife and children seated in front of him, officially retired from the NHL on Wednesday at Joe Louis Arena. Chelios will remain on board with the Red Wings serving the organization in a multifaceted role as adviser to hockey [...]
Posted in NFL, Released, Transactions on Aug 31st, 2010
The Tampa Buccaneers have released RB Derrick Ward. It’s a little mind boggling considering they signed him to a four-year, $17 million contract last year, but he looks like he’s running on the beach right now. This means that Cadillac Williams is now clearly “the guy” in Tampa and should slide up fantasy draft boards. [...]
Posted in NFL, Released, Transactions on Aug 29th, 2010
The New York Jets have a lot of bravado. They also have a television show on HBO. In addition, they have released Laveranues Coles. Coles had just 19 yards on four catches running with the two’s and three’s in the preseason, so this isn’t a total shock. It also wouldn’t be a total shock if [...]
Posted in NFL, Released, Transactions on Aug 29th, 2010
When the Cincinnati Bengals aren’t bringing in players who have issues with the law, they are adding guys who simply can’t help the team. Last year it was Laveraneous Coles. This year? It’s Antonio Bryant. And the Bengals have finally decided to part ways with the wide receiver that they already spent $7.85 million on. [...]
Posted in NBA, Suspensions, Transactions on Aug 27th, 2010
Reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans will not be on the floor opening night for the Sacramento Kings. The NBA has suspended him for one game following a reckless driving incident this summer. As Perry pointed out back in February, you can make the case that he shouldn’t even be amongst the free citizens [...]
Posted in NFL, Resigned, Transactions on Aug 26th, 2010
There’s probably nobody that can kick the football on the Patriots better than Stephen Gostkowski. For that, New England has decided to honor his abilities by extending his contract. The deal is worth $14 million over four years with $5 million guaranteed. This deal moves Gostkowski up on most fantasy draft boards, possibly moving all [...]
Posted in Baseball, Suspensions, Transactions on Aug 26th, 2010
This incident received very little attention and this suspension kinda sorta came out of nowhere. MLB has suspended Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan for throwing a ball into the stands intentionally during a recent game against the Philadelphia Phillies. During the middle of the ninth, Morgan fired a ball into the crowd and struck a [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Aug 24th, 2010
While guarantees have still not been finalized and that essentially means that the deal isn’t done, but someone with knowledge of the situation tells the Newark Star-Ledger that the New York Jets and center Nick Mangold have agreed to a seven-year, $55 million contract. One would have to think that Mangold will get more than [...]
Posted in Baseball, Retired, Transactions on Aug 22nd, 2010
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella had said a while ago that this would be his last season. After 2010, he was retiring. But, due to the declining health of his mother, Piniella had to cut it short. Sadly, he announced that today would be his last game and that he’s done after this. “Lou announces [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Aug 20th, 2010
The New York Giants have signed former Philadelphia Eagle and rapper extraordinaire Shawn Andrews to a contract that is expected to be largely incentive-based. The two-time Pro Bowler was once considered to be one of the top guards in the league, but a troublesome back and problems with getting his head on straight has curtailed [...]
Posted in Baseball, Signings, Transactions on Aug 17th, 2010
The Washington Nationals and first-overall pick Bryce Harper have agreed to terms. The 17-year old signed a five-year deal worth $9.9 million, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown. “Final on Harper: $9.9 million over five years, $6.25 million as bonus. Plus $500,000 roster bonuses in ’14 and ’15,” Brown tweets. Rotoworld has the breakdown as [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Aug 16th, 2010
The New Orleans Saints didn’t wait long to replace fallen RB Lynell Hamilton, who was lost for the season last week. The Saints just signed former Washington Redskin Ladell Betts to a one-year $755,000 contract plus a $50,000 signing bonus. Many people might jump to the conclusion (like Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com did) that Betts [...]
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