Friday, February 29, 2008

Feb 29, 2008

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Who- David Ortiz

What- Whould he stay with the Redsoxs

When- Feb 27, 2008

Where- Boston

Why- Ortiz' current deal, which he signed in April 2006, runs through 2010 with a team option for 2011.

How- In each of the seasons, he's slated to make $12.5 million per year.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Feb 27, 2008

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Who- Pedro Martinez

When- Feb 25, 2008

Where- New York

What- He has alot to prove to the Mets because last year he got hurt and he had to get surgery on his rotatier cuff so that is the biggest reason why he still hasn't asked for and extension in his contract.

Why-Pedro Martinez knows he has a lot to prove with the Mets this season, knows that the one solid month he had last September has not answered all the questions about whether he can successfully return from rotator cuff surgery almost 17 months ago.

How- He hurt his rotator cuff by pitching beacsue he didn't streached that well before his start and in the middle of the game he injured his rotator cuff.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Feb 26, 2008

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Who- Jason Kidd

What- Won his first game with the Mav's since 1996

Where- Dallas

When- Feb 25, 2008

Why- In his first home game for Dallas in more than 11 years, and since being traded from New Jersey last week, the All-Star point guard had 11 points with nine rebounds and eight assists in a 102-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls .

How- By almost getting his 100th triple double in a game so it helped his team get a victory to make it their third straght win.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Feb 25, 2008

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Who- Boston Redsoxs

What- Terry Francona was rewarded Sunday with a three-year contract extension that runs through 2011.

Where- Boston

When- Feb 24, 2008

Why- Because he is a very good coach.

How- By extending his deal and adding anything else that he wants

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Feb 20, 2008

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Who- Shaquille O'Neal

What- Shaquille O'Neal says he is ready to run with the Phoenix Suns. Really.

Where- Phoenix

When- Feb 19, 2008

Why- Because he was hurt and he couldnt play

How- He got better and the trainier told him that he could play

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Feb 13, 2008

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Who- Livan Hernandez

What- Is getting a contract for 5 million dollars

Where-Minnesota

When- This season

Why- He is one of the better pitchers in the MLB and he is a good acent to the team

How- He is getting traded and he is signing a 5 million dollar contract to play one year.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Feb 11, 2008

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Who- Kevin Youkilis

What- Agreed with the Boston Redsoxs to a 3 million one year contract.

Where- Boston

When- Feb 10, 2008

Why- BOSTON (AP) -- First baseman Kevin Youkilis and the Boston Red Sox agreed Sunday to a $3 million, one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.

How- Youkilis had filed for $3.7 million and the Red Sox for $2,525,000 when the sides exchanged proposed salaries in arbitration last month. He made $424,500 last season, when he hit .288 with 16 homers and 83 RBIs.
Boston had previously reached agreements with its other two players in arbitration, pitchers Javier Lopez ($840,000) and Kyle Snyder ($835,000).

Friday, February 8, 2008

Feb 8, 2008

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Who-Shaquille O' Neal

What-Got traeded to the Suns

Where- Phoenix

When- Feb 6 2008

Why- The trade, a dramatic move by first-year Phoenix general manager Steve Kerr, signals an unexpected change in philosophy for the Suns, adding a 7-foot-1, 325-pound center who has won four NBA championships but has been plagued by injuries in recent years and turns 36 next month.

How- The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning, blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Feb 5, 2008

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Who-New York Giants

What-Best defence in the Super Bowl

Where-Arizona

When-Feb 3, 2008

Why-They tried to keep Tom Brady from throwing touchdowns.

How-The Giants engineered the Upset of the Century thanks to a dominating performance on the line of scrimmage -- and no single player created more trouble for Tom Brady than Tuck, whose two first-half sacks set the tone for the black-and-blue contest. The third-year defensive end added six tackles and the forced fumble which prevented New England from attempting a field goal at the end of the first half.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Feb 4, 2008

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Who-New York Giants and New England Patriots

What-Super Bowl Game

Where-New England, Boston

When-Feb 3, 2008

Why- This game was a game that determined who was the best team in the NFL this year and that team was the Giants.

How-The New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII with a last-minute touchdown, and they threw two touchdown passes in the 4th quater.