Mike Cameron

Ho-hum ! On Thursday 3rd of May, the San Diego Prospects sent reliever Ernesto Frieri to the Los Angeles Angels for two prospects INF Alexi Amarista and P Donn Roach. Golly ! Sur-prise Sur-prise ! Padres GM Josh Byrnes couldn’t … Continue...

  Just one of the many celebrations forTexas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton Tuesday night after he hit a Major League record tying four home runs. Congratulations are offered by coach Dave Anderson after the fourth blast at Camden Yards in a...

When it comes to dance, no one has more iconic moves than the late, great Michael Jackson. It was only a matter of time until someone took those masterful moves and created a show that would both capture the essence of Jackson and celebrate his many...

In case you haven’t heard, and you are doing it wrong if you’re using us for breaking news, the Padres and Cameron Maybin agreed on a five-year extension worth $25 million and an option for a sixth year. For the first time since 2007, the...

Yesterday outfielder Mike Cameron informed the Washington Nationals that he would not be joining them for the 2012 season.  The 39-year-old Cameron announced his retirement from the game of baseball yesterday, noting that he didn’t feel the drive...

Think Brett Tomko, think Ken Griffey, Jr.

OK, first things first…. Sunday: Pitchers and Catchers report Fri 24th: Full squad reports March 2: Spring training opener April 5: Opening Day at Cincinnati   Additions: (did not play for Nats in Majors during 2011 season) Gio Gonzalez...

It isn’t grabbing headlines, but the Nationals signing of Mark Teahen could have an impact. Teahan can play 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the corner outfield spots and swings from the left side. The 30-year-old Teahan is coming off his worst season, but is...

The Nationals have reportedly re-signed outfielder Rick Ankiel to a minor league contract with a invitation to Spring training. That word tonight, from Amanda Comack with the Washington Post. The 32 year old Ankiel will compete with Roger Bernadina a...

With news that the Chicago Cubs acquired former Red Sox draft pick and prospect Anthony Rizzo, it further points to the rebuilding commitment that Theo Epstein has deemed appropriate for the lovable losers.  In an effort to shed salary, strip down t...

Since Sept. 27, the Marlins have signed Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Heath Bell and Aaron Rowand, traded for Carlos Zambrano and re-signed Omar Infante and Greg Dobbs. The Nationals have traded for Gio Gonzalez, signed Mark DeRosa and Mike Cameron and r...

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