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Jeff Samardzija eager to earn starting job with Chicago Cubs
Tribune reporterMESA, Ariz. — Despite starting Wednesday's opener, Jeff Samardzija is likely to begin the season in the Cubs bullpen, assuming he pitches well and Sean Marshall holds onto the fifth rotation spot that is all but promised to him. The possibility...Tags: Carlos Marmol, Football, Chicago Cubs, Lou Piniella, Ryan Theriot
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Powerful RB signs $25 million contract less than 2 weeks after getting franchise tag
AP Sports WriterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Less than two weeks after putting a franchise tag on him, the New York Giants signed bruising halfback Brandon Jacobs to a four-year, $25 million contract on Wednesday. The signing came less than two days before the...Tags: Tiki Barber, Contracts, Football, Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
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Giants sign Jacobs to four-year, $25 million contract
The Associated PressLess than two weeks after putting a franchise tag on him, the New York Giants signed bruising halfback Brandon Jacobs to a four-year, $25 million contract on Wednesday. The signing came less than two days before the start of the NFL free agency period....Tags: Tiki Barber, Contracts, Football, Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
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Economy may create tougher market for free agents
AP Sports WriterThe NFL is cutting jobs, franchises are trimming budgets and some team officials are concerned the league may lose significant revenue sources. And now the effects of a sluggish economy could trickle down to the players. Nobody believes the money will...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Cedric Benson, Ray Lewis, Baltimore Colts, Wages and Pensions
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Chicago happy to see Rex Grossman go
On the BearsHistory will be kinder to Rex Grossman in Chicago than Section 146 at Soldier Field ever was. Grossman officially becomes an ex-Bear at 11:01 p.m. Thursday when NFL free-agency begins, so start rehearsing your toasts now to celebrate Chicago's favorite...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Football, Satellite Technology, Baltimore Colts, Lovie Smith
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Ravens' Leonhard, Scott on Jets' free-agent list
erik.boland@newsday.comAt 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, it no longer will be tampering. Rex Ryan, in each of his meetings with the media since being named the Jets' coach Jan. 21, has been asked about the impressive flock of Ravens, led by linebackers Ray Lewis and Bart Scott,...Tags: Football, David Bowens, Ray Lewis, Rex Ryan, Laveranues Coles
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Crowder on his signing: 'I love Miami'
SunSentinel.comUnsatisfied with his possible destinations if he hit the free agent market, inside linebacker Channing Crowder has agreed to re-sign with the Miami Dolphins, remaining with the NFL team that drafted him. The Dolphins announced the two sides came to terms...Tags: Renaldo Hill, Football, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens
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Laveranues Coles to become unrestricted free agent after Jets restructure contract
AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets restructured Laveranues Coles' contract Wednesday, allowing the veteran wide receiver to become an unrestricted free agent when the signing period begins Friday. Coles, 31, was heading into the final year of his...Tags: Raymond Berry, Eric Mangini, Football, David Bowens, Miami Dolphins
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Bucs release Brooks, Gallloway, Hilliard, Dunn
Derrick Brooks, one of the top players in Tampa Bay history, was cut by the Buccaneers on Monday in a purge of the team's older players. Brooks, the NFL's defensive player of the year when the Bucs won the Super Bowl after the 2002 season, was among five...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Warrick Dunn, Football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ronde Barber
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Pro Bowler Derrick Brooks among 5 Buccaneers released in salary cap moves
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derrick Brooks had no explanation for what just happened to him. Brooks, one of the top players in Tampa Bay history, was cut by the Buccaneers Wednesday in a purge of the team's veterans. "Right now, like all of you guys, I'm...Tags: Jon Gruden, Multi-Sport Events, Warrick Dunn, Football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Timeline: Ravens-Ray Lewis contract chatter
Baltimoresun.com staffMarch 31, 2008: Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti tells The Baltimore Sun the franchise is in an "open dialogue" with Ray Lewis about his contract situation. "If he becomes a free agent next year, I think the Ravens would probably outbid other teams,"...Tags: Dan Marino, Football, Ray Lewis, John Elway, Shannon Sharpe
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Wednesday's sports transactions
The Associated PressBASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX - Agreed to terms with RHP Lance Broadway, RHP D.J. Carrasco, LHP John Danks, RHP Jack Egbert, RHP Gavin Floyd, RHP Lucas Harrell, RHP Kelvin Jimenez, RHP Jon Link, RHP Jeff Marquez, RHP Jhonny Nunez, LHP...Tags: National League, Clubs and Associations, Jake Fox, Jose Ascanio, Jack Egbert
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