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Umair Hassan
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001 Published stories: 142

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Cashman: Chipper Jones would be ‘perfect fit’ for New York Yankees

Major League Baseball Update/ News The New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman is looking quite hopeful that Mark Teixeira’s absence will not hurt the team instead the management certainly has a potential replacement for their veteran Major Leaguer.   Cashman is weighing on recently retired former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones for a […]

Legendary reliever Mariano Rivera announces 2013 MLB season will be his last in pinstripes

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The New York Yankees legendary reliever Marino Rivera has finally taken a decision on his future. He recently spoke in a packed press conference told that the 2013 Major League Baseball season will be his last in pinstripes.   “Now you’re hearing it from me, it’s official,” Rivera said. […]

Jim Leyland: “I have no intention of retiring”

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The current Detroit Tigers skipper Jim Leyland finally spoke to the media about his potential decision on leaving the game. According to the statement Leyland gave, he is not considering taking retirement yet.   “I’m not retiring, whether we win or we don’t win. Now, they (owner Mike Ilitch […]

Chicago White Sox and left-handed pitcher Chris Sale agreed on five-year contract extension

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Chris Sale have agreed on a mutual understanding on a five-year(with two options years) extension deal worth $32.5 million.   “A pitcher, regardless of his mechanics, there is a risk involved and a concern of potential breakdown,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn […]

Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer replaces Mark Teixeira in WBC

World Baseball Classic Update/ News   It is a big honour for Kansas City Royals’ talented first baseman Eric Homer to represent his national baseball team in this year’s illustrious World Baseball Classic.   The two-year Major League Baseball veteran is coming to replace New York Yankees ace first baseman Mark Teixeira who was earlier […]

Mark Teixeira ruled out of World Baseball Classic with strained right wrist

World Baseball Classic Update/ News   The Team USA has suffered a big blow after hearing of their star first baseman Mark Teixeira’s strained right wrist injury. Sources are telling that one to two weeks will be required in his full recovery.   Teixeira is full time player in the New York Yankees franchise. His […]

Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey to start USA’s opener against Mexico

World Baseball Classic Update/ News  The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey will start USA’s opener against Mexico on Friday in the anticipation of this year’s World Baseball Classic.   Team USA’s manager Joe Torre is quite confident that Dickey will play his natural offensive game at Salt River Fields.   Joe Torre has […]

Second baseman Robinson Cano rejects first extension offer from New York Yankees

Major League Baseball Update/ News   The New York Yankees have made first potential contract extension offer to their talented second baseman Robinson Cano which reportedly he turned down due some different personal reasons.   “We made a significant offer,’’ general manager Brian Cashman said. “I thought Hal [Steinbrenner] announced we made a significant offer. […]

Oakland Athletics pick Brett Anderson Opening Day Starter

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Oakland Athletics have announced that their Opening Day Starter will be left hander Brett Anderson. The 25-year-old Anderson is extremely talented and showing great commitment currently in the Spring Trainings.   “I’m not going to jump up and down or anything like that, but it’s an honor, and you […]

Veteran starter Javier Vazquez won’t pitch in the year’s majors

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Speculations are mounting regarding veteran starter pitcher Javier Vazquez as he might not be able play in the 2013 Major League Baseball season for the Washington Nationals.   According to a recent report in which Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo told some media personals that the Puerto Rican national […]

Money was key behind the deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, admits Zack Greinke

Major League Baseball Update/ News   At-least Dodgers’ newest starter Zack Greinke is somewhat honest saying his latest stint with Los Angeles Dodgers was certainly a matter of money and if some other franchise would have offered him more, he certainly could have signed with them.   “It’s obviously the No. 1 thing,” Greinke said. […]

With Curtis Granderson injured, Johnny Damon might return to New York Yankees

Major League Baseball Update/ News   Veteran Major League outfielder Johnny Damon has recently commented in the media that he can still hit and looking forward to make a potential return with a big franchise, probably with the South New York baseball franchise, the New York Yankees.   Damon officially has retired from the game […]

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