Randy Johnson

Cubs, Dempster agree to four-year deal

Base contract of $52 million keeps All-Star where he wants to be CHICAGO -- The All-Star right-hander agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal on Tuesday to remain with the Cubs, including a $14 million player option for the...

Is Mussina Hall of Fame worthy? Look at the stats

Of 40 writers surveyed, 32 said they would vote for Mussina for the Hall of Fame Mike Mussina notched his first 20-win season in 2008, leaving him 30 wins shy of the 300 mark for his career. So, OK, here are the Top 7 ERA+...

Big Unit could be big bargain for several teams

Sporting News: Going after Randy Johnson is an easy decision for any big league team looking for pitching. If he's really willing to play for $8 million, he might be one of the bargains of this offseason.

Justice: Astros' Valverde, Wigginton have to go

Commentary: Valverde, Wigginton have to go Julio Cortez Houston Chronicle The Astros will likely trade both closer Jose Valverde and third baseman Ty Wigginton soon, writes Richard Justice. The Astros finished last season with...

Webb, Drew garner MVP votes

D-backs ace, shortstop get support in NL balloting PHOENIX -- Brandon Webb was one of the D-backs' most valuable players this past season, and he was rewarded for his efforts with some votes in the National League Most Valuable...

Rumors: Mets preparing K-Rod offer?

By Matt Lynch & Mark J. Miller Mets preparing offers to K-Rod, Fuentes? After much speculation, the Mets are reportedly prepared to make offers to their top closer targets, Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes. Of course, the...

Castillo sets quick pace for female jockeys

Forty years ago this week, a prominent jockey at Finger Lakes Race Track said he'd consider a boycott if a female rider was allowed in a race. Now Elaine Castillo has a chance to win 100 races in one season at Finger Lakes.

Hot Stove Preview: NL Central by Christina Kahrl

NL Central by Christina Kahrl What Do They Need? This is a team that lacks lineup balance. Last year's matchup with the Dodgers in the NLDS exposed a Cubs lineup that leans so far right that even Jesse Helms would have...

Cardinals in the market for lefty relievers

The St. Louis Cardinals have made no secret that their top two priorities in free agency are left-handed relief and the middle infield. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Saturday on some of the free-agent possibilities...

Mailbag: Wood will be sorely missed

Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers fans' questions Kerry Wood said that he will continue to call Chicago home. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP) Kerry Wood's exit, Jake Peavy and Randy Johnson rumors, right field and rookies are...

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