Deadlines

Baseball Update:
The Yankees made another trade on Wednesday brining in catcher Ivan Rodriguez from the Tigers for reliever Kyle Farnsworth. I think my friend summed it up best "Goodbye Kyle!" They also reportedly sent LaTroy Hawkins to the Astros for Class A second baseman Matt Cusick.

As for the current Yanks, they held off a sweep with a 13-3 bashing of the Orioles. Bobby Abreu had two homeruns and three RBIs in the win.

The Red Sox, who are reportedly in negotiations for for a three way trade with the Marlins and Pirates in which Florida would get Manny Ramirez and the Red Sox would get Jason Bay, could not stop the Angels, falling, 9-2. Mark Teixeira was 0-3 in his debut with LA.

The Cubs are just one win away from a sweep of the Brewers after hammering them, 7-2. Both teams scored on wild pitches in the first inning, but the Brewers offense couldn't muster much more, leaving them 4 games behind Chicago in the division.

The Marlins held off a late rally by the Mets in their 7-5 win. Mike Pelfrey suffered his first loss in eight decisions after the Marlins scored five runs in the fourth inning.

The Mets dropped a half game behind in the standings after the Phillies handled the Nats, 8-5. Jamie Moyer allowed three runs, includind two homers and double in the first inning and didn't allow another hit until the fifth. Shane Victorino and Chase Ultey provided the offense for the Phillies who regained the top spot in the East.

The Cardinals are one game away from a sweep of the Braves after their 7-2 win. Chris Carpenter took the mound for the first time since April 2007, allowing one earned run in four innings of work. Casey Kotchman was 0-for-5 in his debut with the Braves.

Carlos Quentin had another one of those nights for the White Sox, going 3-for-5 with a homerun and four RBIs as the ChiSox took down the Twins, 8-3.

At one point the Indians were leading 8-1, but the Tigers clawed there way back into the game scoring four in the fifth and eight innings and tying it in the ninth to send the game into extras. Placido Polanco grounded out scoring Carlos Guillen to give the Tigers the advantage in their eventual, 14-12 win. Kelly Shoppach had five extra base hits in the losing effort.

One day after his 24th birthday, Chad Billingsley threw a five hit shut out in the Dodgers 4-0 blanking of the Giants. The win pushed LA over .500 for the first time since May 27th.

Proving things are happening fast, as I am writing this post, I just read the Reds have traded Ken Griffey, Jr. to the White Sox pending approval by Griffey.

Nascar Update:
Ryan Newman has reportedly agreed verbally to signing with Stewart Haas for the 2009 season.

Speaking of Newman, he thinks Nascar's apology over last weekends tire fiasco is not enough. I think every person should get their money back plus free gas for a month for the horrible race they put on.

Popo in my crib News:
Hall of Famer Warren Moon has pleaded guilty to negligent driving in connection with a December 28th arrest in Medina, WA. Moon received a 90 day jail sentence with 88 of those days suspended. Who is he, Khloe Kardashian? He can either serve 2 days in jail or five days at home. I'll take fives day at home, Your Honor. Watch out Warren, because the popo are on your tail!

News&Notes: **Spoiler Alert** The opening ceremonies for this year's Beijing Olympics have been leaked. Click here if you want to be spoiled...Loul Deng and the Bulls have agreed to a six year deal that could be worth $80 million with a guaranteed $71 million...Because it wasn't a circius before hand, the Packers have offered Brett Farve $20 million not to play. Can someone offer me $20 million not to do something, because I'll so take that deal...Penn State has dismissed football players Chris Baker and Phil Taylor...The Detroit Red Wings signed Valtteri Filppula to a five year, $15 million contract.

Check this out: LeBron James is a very generous guy. Click here to find out what present he gave his USA basketball teammates on their flight to China.

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate