Ron Washington

Rookie manager Don Wakamatsu to lead Mariners

Seattle club names A's bench coach as its new skipper By Kirby Arnold Herald Writer Don Wakamatsu is a career baseball man known for his meticulous preparation based on statistics and scouting reports, plus a personality that...

M's 'real close' to naming new skipper

Seattle GM Zduriencik busy with background checks Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik didn't really have anything new to report on Monday night, but with his search for a new manager winding down and interest in the...

Rose shines, Bulls win Tyrus Thomas wants to be more aggressive

Andres Nocioni drove for a basket and hit a 3-pointer, Larry Hughes had a layup on a long pass from Rose, then Rose took a long pass from Ben Gordon for a slam as the Bulls built the lead to 12 with just under five minutes to...

Two more interview with Mariners

Wakamatsu, Ready fourth and fifth of seven skipper candidates Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik knows how to keep followers of the club's managerial search in suspense. Meanwhile, Zduriencik declined to say...

Rick Carlisle enjoys a honeymoon period with the Dallas Mavericks

If Wade Phillips is confused, or even miffed, I understand. If Ron Washington demands answers, then hopefully a local media member can verbally stumble through an explanation. Both the head coach of the Cowboys and the manager...

Adding Perspective to the Jacobs Deal

News: The Texas Rangers exercised their $6.2 million option on Hank Blalock for the 2009 season. Rangers pick up first baseman Blalock's $6.2M option for '09 ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers on Friday exercised a $6.2...

Rangers bringing back Blalock as DH

Texas picks up option, will try to land everyday third baseman The possibility remains the Rangers could try to trade Hank Blalock, who played both third and first base in '08, for pitching at some point this offseason. The...

Posnanski's way of looking at relievers

Save chances can be broken down into easy, regular and tough Mariano Rivera of the Yankees finished with the top Closer+ rating The question of keeping Joakim Soria a closer or making him a starter is intriguing At age 38,...

Young states position with Gold Glove

Rangers shortstop says first-time honor 'is as good as it gets' ARLINGTON -- Rangers shortstop Michael Young made the routine play and turned the double play better than anybody at his position in the American League this year....

Sports World Reflects on Obama’s Victory

Whatever their political leanings, sportswriters followed the lead of Sen. John McCain’s concession speech Tuesday night and covered the election in the context of “the special significance it has for African-Americans.” Many...

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