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Sharing the wealth marked golf in 2013

Dec 11, 2013

THOUSAND OAKS, California (AP) ― Wanting to return among the elite in golf, Graeme McDowell mapped out a plan last fall. He figured out how many ranking points he would need to get back into the top five in the world.And he went about it the right way. It started with his win at the World Challenge a year ago. He won at Hilton Head on the PGA Tour. He won the World Match Play Championship and the French Open on the European Tour. He was third at World Golf Championships in Doral and Shanghai.“I’
La Russa, Torre, Cox make Hall

Dec 10, 2013

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (AP) ― Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox spent decades trying to beat each other, no holds barred. On this day, however, they were a mutual admiration society.And why not? They were going to the Hall of Fame together.With a combined eight World Series titles and more than 7,500 wins, the managerial trio made it to Cooperstown in results announced Monday. Each was unanimously selected when the 16 voters on the expansion era committee met a day earlier.“They’re not t
Halladay retires after 16 seasons

Dec 10, 2013

That dang Rally Squirrel still haunts Roy Halladay.Citing a desire to avoid surgery for an ailing back and wanting to spend more time with his family, the two-time Cy Young Award winner retired Monday after 16 seasons in the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.Halladay signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Blue Jays, where he spent the first 12 years of his career. The 36-year-old right-hander choked up and held back tears while making the announce
[Photo News] 2013 Cass Point Award

Dec 10, 2013

Nexen’s Park Byung-ho grabs top award at ‘Cass’ awardsPark Byung-ho of the Nexen Heroes on Monday was honored with the top award at 2013 Cass Point Award for the second straight year.“I am so grateful to be here once again. This is doubly special because my team played well and made it in to the postseason,” Park said at the award ceremony held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. ”I went through some rough times, but I tried to be persistent.”Park, who was named MVP of the Korea Baseball Organization
Lions manager back with record deal

Dec 9, 2013

Ryu Joong-il, the manager of the three-time reigning South Korean baseball champ Samsung Lions, will be with the club for three more seasons after signing a record-breaking contract, the team announced Monday.The Korea Baseball Organization club said they re-signed Ryu for three more years, with an annual salary of 500 million won ($473,000) and a signing bonus of 600 million won. Ryu, 50, will be the first KBO manager to make 500 million won per season. Kim Kyung-moon of the NC Dinos and Cho Be
Oh Seung-hwan aims to help Hanshin win title

Dec 4, 2013

South Korean pitcher Oh Seung-hwan said Wednesday he hopes to help his new Japanese club, the Hanshin Tigers, win their first championship in more than two decades.Oh was introduced as the newest member of the Nippon Professional Baseball club at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. He signed a two-year deal with the Tigers last month, leaving the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization after spending nine seasons as the league’s most dominant closer.Oh will be paid 300 million yen
Lim becomes free agent after Chicago Cubs decline to offer contract

Dec 3, 2013

South Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong became a free agent on Tuesday after the Chicago Cubs declined to offer him a contract.The Major League Baseball club didn’t offer the 37-year-old right-hander a contract, along with two other players.Lim was not eligible for arbitration.The Cubs signed Lim to a two-year minor league deal in December last year, a uniquely-structured, non-guaranteed deal with different salary rates between the times he spent in the big leagues and the minors.In the big leagues,
S. Korean Lim Chang-yong becomes free agent after Cubs decline to offer contract

Dec 3, 2013

South Korean pitcher Lim Chang-yong became a free agent on Tuesday after the Chicago Cubs declined to offer him a contract.The Major League Baseball (MLB) club didn't offer the 37-year-old right-hander a contract, along with two other players. Lim was not eligible for arbitration.The Cubs signed Lim to a two-year minor league deal in December last year, a uniquely-structured, non-guaranteed deal with different salary rates between the times he spent in the big leagues and the minors.In the big l
Kim Sun-woo signs with LG

Dec 2, 2013

Former Major League Baseball right-hander Kim Sun-woo on Monday signed with the LG Twins, a week after being released by the club’s crosstown rival in the Korea Baseball Organization.The Twins announced that they have inked the 36-year-old pitcher to a one-year deal worth 150 million won ($141,750). Last Monday, the Doosan Bears released Kim after back-to-back mediocre seasons.Both clubs are based in Seoul and share Jamsil Stadium in the southern part of the capital as their home.The Bears initi
Doosan Bears fire manager after runner-up finish in KBO

Nov 28, 2013

The Doosan Bears abruptly fired Kim Jin-wook as their manager late Wednesday, weeks after finishing runner-up in the top domestic baseball league, citing his inability to take the team to the next level.The Seoul-based Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club said they promoted Song Il-soo, formerly the manager of their minor league affiliate, to replace Kim. The Bears also said Song, 62, has signed for three years, with an annual salary of 250 million won ($235,500) and another 250 million won in
Renewed hope

Nov 27, 2013

Two veterans vow to lead Hanwha Eagles out of KBO cellar
Dodgers sign Haren for $10m

Nov 26, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Right-hander Dan Haren has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Dodgers announced the deal Monday. It includes $3 million in performance bonuses.Haren returns to his native Southern California after spending last season in Washington, going 10-14 with a 4.67 ERA and a strong finish to the season. The 11-year player spent the previous three seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, going 33-27.The 33-year-old veteran has 129 career victories.The Do
Former MLB pitcher released by Doosan Bears

Nov 25, 2013

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) right-hander Kim Sun-woo on Monday was released by the Doosan Bears in the top South Korean league.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club announced that they decided not to retain the 36-year-old pitcher for next season. Kim immediately became a free agent but faces a career crossroads after two straight sub-par seasons.He was just 5-6 this year with a 5.52 ERA in 17 appearances, spanning 60 1/3 innings. Last year, Kim went 6-9 with a 4.52 ERA in 163 1/3 in
Oh signs record contract

Nov 24, 2013

Relief pitcher Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions decided to move to Japan’s Hanshin Tigers on a record-breaking, first-term contract, his agency said.The 31-year-old signed on for two years with the Nippon Professional Baseball team for 300 million Japanese yen ($2.9 million) a year with a signing bonus of 200 million yen. With 50 million yen in annual incentives, Oh can receive up to 900 million yen from the Hanshin Tigers. The amount is the highest among his three predecessors including Lee S
Korean pitcher signs record-high contract with Japan team

Nov 22, 2013

Relief pitcher Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions decided to move to Japan's Hanshin Tigers on a record-breaking, first-term contract, his agency said Friday.The 31-year-old signed on for two years with the Nippon Professional Baseball team for 300 million Japanese yen (US$2.9 million) a year with a signing bonus of 200 million yen. With 50 million yen in annual incentives, Oh can receive up to 900 million yen from the Hanshin Tigers. The amount is the highest among his three predecessors includ