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Hall of Fame-bound Alomar prefers Blue Jays cap

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Former Toronto Blue Jays player Roberto Alomar appears on CTV's Canada AM, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011.

 

The decision ultimately rests with baseball's Hall of Fame but Roberto Alomar says he wants to become the first inductee to enter Cooperstown wearing a Toronto Blue Jays hat.

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Schmidt: Werth deal brings weighty responsibility

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This Sept. 15, 2010 file photo shows the Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth looking up at the replay while batting in the first inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami. Werth agreed to a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals on Dec. 5, 2010.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) (Lynne Sladky - AP)

 

It's old news in the baseball world, happened a few days ago: Jayson Werth, former Phillies right fielder and free agent, agreed to accept $126 million over seven years to play for the Washington Nationals.

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Tom Brady’s long, flowing locks no match for Tim Lincecum’s, Troy Polamalu’s

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Football superstar and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

 

Sports commentators were all in a tizzy today on the news that New England Patroit Tom Brady has signed up to endorse a fashion brand. A fashion brand! Sacre bleu! Brady–who is married to supermodel Gisele–will be the new face of UGG Australia, which makes those short, soft leather winter boots beloved by college sorority girls across the U.S. Bloggers have used this announcement to wail about the continuing “Giselefication” of the quarterback and to, once again, lampoon his new long, flowing hair.

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Report: Derek Jeter wanted six years, $150 million at first

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                 DEREK JETER

 

If Bill Madden's report on Derek Jeter's initial salary demand is right, I like to think that ol' No. 2 was wearing this look on his face when it was delivered.

A request for a six-year deal that would be worth a total of $150 million and end when he's 42 years old?

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Pinoy fans applaud Giants Fil-Am pitcher

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum gestures to fans as he rides in a victory parade for the World Series champions in San Francisco, California on Nov. 3.  (Reuters/Robert Galbraith)

SAN FRANCISCO — It was a night to remember for baseball fans. For the first time since the Giants moved to San Francisco in 1954, they became world champions.
Filipino fans joined the tens of thousands who flocked in front of the City Hall Monday night to root for their team against the Texas Rangers.
Game 5 of the World Series may have been held in Texas, but Giants fans in San Francisco felt victory was within reach.

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