The Boston Red Sox have traded slugger Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report on SI.com.
The report says that Canadian Jason Bay will end up with the Red Sox while four prospects will go to Pittsburgh.
According to the report, the Pirates will receive outfielder Brandon Moss and reliever Craig Hansen from the Red Sox as well as third baseman Andy LaRoche and right-handed pitcher Bryan Morris from the Dodgers.
Laroche's brother, Adam, is Pittsburgh's first baseman.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Reds, ChiSox agree on Griffey trade, await approval
The Reds have traded Griffey to the White Sox, pending his approval. Griffey will decide Thursday morning whether he will approve the deal, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. It is not known what the Reds would receive in return.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Van Der Vaart to the Spanish Capital
Real Madrid are expected to complete the £8 million signing of Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart next week.
Marca says Hamburg chiefs expect the deal to be closed by Tuesday and are preparing to announce the Dutchman's departure for Madrid.
The Bundesliga club have accepted Real's improved £8 million bid, after throwing out a £5 million offer last week. Van der Vaart will ink a five-year Real Madrid contract after the weekend.
Marca says Hamburg chiefs expect the deal to be closed by Tuesday and are preparing to announce the Dutchman's departure for Madrid.
The Bundesliga club have accepted Real's improved £8 million bid, after throwing out a £5 million offer last week. Van der Vaart will ink a five-year Real Madrid contract after the weekend.
Russian Star to Hotspur???
According to SKY Sports Andrei Arshavin has agreed personal terms with Tottenham and a deal could be completed in the next 5 days between Tottenham and Zenit St.Petersburg.
Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the capture of Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Bentley. The 23-year-old is set to be officially unveiled at tomorrow's press conference. The London side have yet to reveal a fee for the England international.
Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the capture of Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Bentley. The 23-year-old is set to be officially unveiled at tomorrow's press conference. The London side have yet to reveal a fee for the England international.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Keane makes Reds move
Liverpool have announced the signing of Robbie Keane from Tottenham.
The 28-year-old was on Merseyside on Monday for a medical and to discuss personal terms after Liverpool agreed a fee which could rise to £20.3million for the Irishman.
Sunderland have completed the signing of El Hadji Diouf from Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers. Diouf has agreed a four-year contract with the Black Cats and joins for an undisclosed fee.
The 28-year-old was on Merseyside on Monday for a medical and to discuss personal terms after Liverpool agreed a fee which could rise to £20.3million for the Irishman.
Sunderland have completed the signing of El Hadji Diouf from Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers. Diouf has agreed a four-year contract with the Black Cats and joins for an undisclosed fee.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Another Argentine to MLS???
According to the Argentine press representatives from FC Dallas were in Uruguay on the weekend with the intention to lure River Plate midfielder Ariel Ortega to the club for three to four years.
FC Dallas are willing to pay the veteran $1.5 million per year, and according to reports Ortega will accept the offer. But it is not only a matter of money.
FC Dallas are willing to pay the veteran $1.5 million per year, and according to reports Ortega will accept the offer. But it is not only a matter of money.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Jason Taylor got his wish
According to sources, Miami Dolphins has dealt Jason Taylor to Washington Redskins for 2nd round pick in 09 and undisclosed draft pick in '10.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Chelsea set to land Kaka for record £80m
Chelsea appear set to sign the Milan playmaker Kaka for a world-record €100m (£79.3m) after discussions took place this week, with both clubs and the Brazil international keen for a deal to go through. Sources at Stamford Bridge have confirmed that Chelsea are targeting the 26-year-old and it is understood that Milan are inclined to accept a bid of €100m tabled this week.
Claude Makélélé has signed a 2yr deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
Claude Makélélé has signed a 2yr deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Three of the Biggest Teams Swaping Players???
News daily Sport claims that Samuel Eto'o could replace Fernando Torres at Liverpool should El Niño leave for Stamford Bridge. Didier Drogba would complete the triangle by moving to Camp Nou.
Liverpool, in the meantime, stand to make a 30 million euro profit from this incredible three way deal - a sum Rafa Benitez would very much welcome. But will the Reds bite, and agree to part with their star?
Liverpool, in the meantime, stand to make a 30 million euro profit from this incredible three way deal - a sum Rafa Benitez would very much welcome. But will the Reds bite, and agree to part with their star?
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ronaldinho has finally landed in Milan
It it official Ronaldinho has signed a 3yr deal with AC Milan with a transfer fee of 14 to 20 millions $$€uros to FC Barcelona.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Manchester City is inching on a double swoop
According to several sources in England, Ronaldinho is inching closer to a deal with Man City. He is sick of the lack of inactivity of AC Milan who has low-balled Barcelona in the last few weeks.
And that is not all, as City is also close to sign Australian defender Lucas Neill to dela form West Ham.
Toronto FC is close to sign Hakan Sukur to a whopping 4million$ a year deal.
And that is not all, as City is also close to sign Australian defender Lucas Neill to dela form West Ham.
Toronto FC is close to sign Hakan Sukur to a whopping 4million$ a year deal.
Monday, July 7, 2008
UEFA Cup To Be Re-Branded
The UEFA Cup is set to undergo re-branding in a bid to raise the competition’s status, according to Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Hamburg playmaker Rafael Van Der Vaart has moved to dispel rumours linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur by stating that the London outfit are ‘not the club’ for him.
The Bluebirds are set to lose striker Robbie Fowler, who will join Dubai club Al-Ahli.
Manchester United and Arsenal are locked in an £18m battle to sign Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
Chelsea are ready to bid £75m for AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka after their initial "astronomical" bid was turned down.
Hamburg playmaker Rafael Van Der Vaart has moved to dispel rumours linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur by stating that the London outfit are ‘not the club’ for him.
The Bluebirds are set to lose striker Robbie Fowler, who will join Dubai club Al-Ahli.
Manchester United and Arsenal are locked in an £18m battle to sign Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
Chelsea are ready to bid £75m for AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka after their initial "astronomical" bid was turned down.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
UPDATE: Surprise Signings
The Canadiens has signed Georges Laraque to a 3yr/4.5m$$$ deal.
The NY Rangers has signed Dmitri Kalinin and Marksu Naslund to undisclosed deals. (Details Pending)
UPDATE: 4:42pm It's a 2yr deal for Markus Naslund in Rangers City!!!!
UPDATE: 4:48pm The fact that Naslund signed in New York, means that they are out of the running for Mats Sundin. And now Montreal is leaning towards either signing Sundin or picking up Pavol Demitra.
The NY Rangers has signed Dmitri Kalinin and Marksu Naslund to undisclosed deals. (Details Pending)
UPDATE: 4:42pm It's a 2yr deal for Markus Naslund in Rangers City!!!!
UPDATE: 4:48pm The fact that Naslund signed in New York, means that they are out of the running for Mats Sundin. And now Montreal is leaning towards either signing Sundin or picking up Pavol Demitra.
The Russian Star to London???
Andrei Arshavin is actually on his way to Chelsea, who have had a bid accepted by Zenit and the player is now London-bound to hold personal talks.
Luiz Felipe Scolari also wants to offer Florent Malouda to Barcelona as part of a deal to sign striker Samuel Eto'o from the Nou Camp outfit.
OTHER NEWS
The Toronto Raptors may be taking a page out of the book of the Buffalo Bills.
According to a report in the Buffalo News, Sen. Charles Schumer and Buffalo News Publisher Stanford Lipsey are trying to bring the Raptors to Buffalo for some preseason, and possibly even regular-season games. Over the next five years, the NFL's Bills will play eight games in Toronto five regular season games and three preseason games.
Luiz Felipe Scolari also wants to offer Florent Malouda to Barcelona as part of a deal to sign striker Samuel Eto'o from the Nou Camp outfit.
OTHER NEWS
The Toronto Raptors may be taking a page out of the book of the Buffalo Bills.
According to a report in the Buffalo News, Sen. Charles Schumer and Buffalo News Publisher Stanford Lipsey are trying to bring the Raptors to Buffalo for some preseason, and possibly even regular-season games. Over the next five years, the NFL's Bills will play eight games in Toronto five regular season games and three preseason games.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Brett Favre thinking about coming back????
According to ESPN and several sources, Favre wants to come back and has informed coach Mike McCarthy about that possibility.
OTHER NEWS
Baron Davis, who opt out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, has reportedly signed a deal with the LA Clippers worth 5yr/65m$$$.
Corey Maggette is looking at the possibility of signing a deal with NBA champions Boston Celtics.
OTHER NEWS
Baron Davis, who opt out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, has reportedly signed a deal with the LA Clippers worth 5yr/65m$$$.
Corey Maggette is looking at the possibility of signing a deal with NBA champions Boston Celtics.
Another Missed Chance!!!!!
The Montreal Canadiens has reportedly missed out on another free-agent, because according several media outlets in Pittsburgh, Brooks Orpik has re-signed a 6yr/22m$$$ deal with the Penguins.
The Rangers acquired Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche from Columbus for Fedor Tyutin and Christian Backman. Tyutin has just signed a contract extension in the last few months. (Strange Deal)
I'm hearing that Dan Boyle is close to being dealt. Keep an eye on that.
And also there might be several other Restricted Free Agents that might sign an offer-sheet.
The Rangers acquired Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche from Columbus for Fedor Tyutin and Christian Backman. Tyutin has just signed a contract extension in the last few months. (Strange Deal)
I'm hearing that Dan Boyle is close to being dealt. Keep an eye on that.
And also there might be several other Restricted Free Agents that might sign an offer-sheet.
The Canadiens close to a deal
I'm hearing that the Habs are closing in on Brooks Orpik. And also expect them to pitch an offer to Kristian Huselius and Todd Bertuzzi if they miss out on their prime targets.
OTHER NEWS NOW...
According to Sport, the Los Angeles Galaxy are set to meet with the brother/agent of unsettled Barcelona star Ronaldinho in Houston with a view to a €30 m. With rumours linking him to AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester City dying down, the Galaxy have apparently found it the right time to offer Ronaldinho a salary to top David Beckham's.
Madrid daily As claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will pass up the opportunity to meet with Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson in favour of continuing his vacation time.
OTHER NEWS NOW...
According to Sport, the Los Angeles Galaxy are set to meet with the brother/agent of unsettled Barcelona star Ronaldinho in Houston with a view to a €30 m. With rumours linking him to AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester City dying down, the Galaxy have apparently found it the right time to offer Ronaldinho a salary to top David Beckham's.
Madrid daily As claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will pass up the opportunity to meet with Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson in favour of continuing his vacation time.
Marian Hossa to the Motor City
Sources tell TSN that free agent Hossa has signed a one-year, $7.4 million deal with the Red Wings.
With the signing of Hossa in Detroit, it means that Sundin is the front-runner in Montreal and that sources are telling me that he might announce a decision in next hours.
Sean Avery to Dallas for 4yr/16m$$$
STAY TUNE
With the signing of Hossa in Detroit, it means that Sundin is the front-runner in Montreal and that sources are telling me that he might announce a decision in next hours.
Sean Avery to Dallas for 4yr/16m$$$
STAY TUNE
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Wade Redden to NY Rangers
He signed a 6yr/39m$$$ deal with New York. They have also signed Michael Roszival to a 5yr/25m$$$. And that means that they will not sign Marian Hossa.
Edmonton Oilers are close to sign Kristian Huselius to a deal. That also means that they will not sign Marian Hossa. It means that Montreal is leading candidate to sign him.
Edmonton Oilers are close to sign Kristian Huselius to a deal. That also means that they will not sign Marian Hossa. It means that Montreal is leading candidate to sign him.
Marian Hossa: Decison Time
According to my sources, Marian Hossa might sign in the next minutes or hours, because Montreal, Edmonton and NY Rangers are pitching offers to him. But I'm hearing that Montreal has offered a 6-8yr deal worth 8-9 million$$$ but he is looking at an offer in New York. Edmonton is leading the race but the race is getting tighter and tighter.
STAY TUNED FOR THIS ONE NEWS IS COMING IN THE NEXT MINUTES AND HOURS.
STAY TUNED FOR THIS ONE NEWS IS COMING IN THE NEXT MINUTES AND HOURS.
The Kings are getting into the mix
Hawks close to trading Nikolai Khabibulin to Kings.
Edmonton is close to sign Marian Hossa to deal worth up to 7-10 millions per year. STAY TUNED for this one.
Edmonton is close to sign Marian Hossa to deal worth up to 7-10 millions per year. STAY TUNED for this one.
UPDATE: The 1st offer sheet has been now agreed
The Vancouver Canucks have signed RFA David Backes to an offer sheet for three years at $2.5 million per year. Compensation is a second round pick. St. Louis must match within seven days or he goes to Vancouver.
MORE ON THIS AND OTHERS IN THE NEXT MINUTES
Update: 4:05 pm, Darcy Tucker has agreed to a two year deal with the Colorado Avalanche worth $4.5 million. According to TSN.
MORE ON THIS AND OTHERS IN THE NEXT MINUTES
Update: 4:05 pm, Darcy Tucker has agreed to a two year deal with the Colorado Avalanche worth $4.5 million. According to TSN.
The Maple Leafs are getting active
Sources are telling me that Curtis Joseph has return to Toronto on a 1yr deal.
They have also sign Jeff Finger to a four-year deal worth $3.5 million.
So that signing means that Pavel Kubina is certaintly on his way to Columbus in exchange of Dan Fritsche. But it is still not yet confirmed.
But I can confirm you that Cristobal Huet is moving to Chicago. He signed a contract.
They have also sign Jeff Finger to a four-year deal worth $3.5 million.
So that signing means that Pavel Kubina is certaintly on his way to Columbus in exchange of Dan Fritsche. But it is still not yet confirmed.
But I can confirm you that Cristobal Huet is moving to Chicago. He signed a contract.
José Théodore to Washington
That according to CORUS Sports in Montreal, he signed a 2yr/7m$$$ deal.
Montreal Canadiens agree to terms with restricted free agent Andre Kostitsyn. Sources say it's a three year deal worth $3.25 million per year.
Montreal Canadiens agree to terms with restricted free agent Andre Kostitsyn. Sources say it's a three year deal worth $3.25 million per year.
UPDATE : 2:12 pm It looks like a TRADE DEADLINE!!!!!!
Nashville trades defenceman Marek Zidlicky to Minnesota for prospect Ryan Jones from Miami of Ohio and a second round pick.
MORE TO FOLLOW ON OTHER NEWS in the next few minutes and hours.
UPDATE : 2:12 pm, Jay Bouwmeester could sign an offer sheet in the next few moments. But sources are telling me that he could be dealt to an EASTERN conference team very soon.
UPDATE : 2:45 pm, the Canucks are the team that offered 2yr/20m$$$ to Mats Sundin.
MORE TO FOLLOW ON OTHER NEWS in the next few minutes and hours.
UPDATE : 2:12 pm, Jay Bouwmeester could sign an offer sheet in the next few moments. But sources are telling me that he could be dealt to an EASTERN conference team very soon.
UPDATE : 2:45 pm, the Canucks are the team that offered 2yr/20m$$$ to Mats Sundin.
UPDATE: Radim Vrbata has signed in Tampa
Tampa Bay has signed Radim Vrbata to a deal. It is a 3yr/9m$$$ deal.
And they are not done. STAY TUNED
And they are not done. STAY TUNED
UPDATE: Mats Sundin might be heading to NYC or Detroit
But I'm waiting for confirmation on this one.
But I can confirm you that Marian Hossa have 7 offers on the table. LA Kings, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Edmonton, Vancouver and NY Islanders.
But I can confirm you that Marian Hossa have 7 offers on the table. LA Kings, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Edmonton, Vancouver and NY Islanders.
CONFIRMED: Ducks sign Perry to extension
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed restricted free agent forward Corey Perry to a five-year contract worth $5.325 million per season.
Edmonton is very ACTIVE
Like I've said last night, the Oilers have dealt Joni Pitkanen to Carolin for Erik Cole. What an offence they are going to have!!!!!
Update: Michael Ryder to Boston???
According to a source. But Stay Tune for this one.
Update: 12:56 pm: Michael Ryder has signed a deal with the Dallas Stars.
Update: 12:56 pm: Michael Ryder has signed a deal with the Dallas Stars.
It Starts at NOON!!!!!!!!
Let Starts right NOW:
Sources are telling me that Edmonton is preparing a major coup in the free agency period and they have started their work by trading Raffi Torres to Columbus for Gilbert Brulé. Stay Tune for this team.
Another Name is off the Restricted Free Agency list because the Washington Capitals have sign Mike Green to 4yr/21m$$$ deal.
According to TSN, the Penguins should have star forward Evgeni Malkin locked up to a five-year contract as early as today. It is believed that it is going to be a 5yr/43.5m$$$ deal.
José Théodore will not sign with the Avalanches and sources are telling me that Tampa Bay, Ottawa and Detroit will pitch some offers to him.
Sources are telling me that Edmonton is preparing a major coup in the free agency period and they have started their work by trading Raffi Torres to Columbus for Gilbert Brulé. Stay Tune for this team.
Another Name is off the Restricted Free Agency list because the Washington Capitals have sign Mike Green to 4yr/21m$$$ deal.
According to TSN, the Penguins should have star forward Evgeni Malkin locked up to a five-year contract as early as today. It is believed that it is going to be a 5yr/43.5m$$$ deal.
José Théodore will not sign with the Avalanches and sources are telling me that Tampa Bay, Ottawa and Detroit will pitch some offers to him.
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