Posted: 04:45 PM ET May 24, 2012 Video: Gary Bettman talks CBA, says NHL owns New Year's Day By Adam Gretz | NHL Blogger NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently sat down for an interview with Ian Eagle of CBS Sports. The discussion included a wide variety of topics, including the upcoming CBA negotiations, player safety, and the NHL now "owning" New Year's Day. A few of the highlights.On the CBAThe league and the players association have not had any significant discussions regarding the collective bargaining agreement. Bettman was asked if it's something that dominates his thoughts, or if it's a subject that he is putting off until after the playoffs. "We haven't even yet begun negotiations," said Bettman. "The union has a new executive director. ... Continue reading →
Posted: 04:34 PM ET May 24, 2012 Emilio Bonifacio needs thumb surgery, out 4-6 weeks By Matt Snyder | Senior Baseball Blogger Sunday, the Marlins placed center fielder -- and occasional utility player -- Emilio Bonifacio on the disabled list with a thumb injury, but the severity of the injury was not yet known. Bonifacio knows it now, and it's bad news. He told reporters Thursday (via Clark Spencer) that he will need surgery to repair the thumb, which will sideline him for four to six weeks. Bonifacio, 27, is hitting .268/.351/.315 with 19 runs, three triples and an MLB-best 20 stolen bases. He's only been caught stealing once. In past years, he just played wherever they needed him, as he appeared at second base, ... Continue reading →
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Posted: 08:11 AM ET May 24, 2012 Steinbrenner denies story he might sell Yanks; Levine calls Hal 'enthusiastic' By Jon Heyman | Baseball Insider Continue reading →
By Al Yellon - Editor Could the New York Yankees be up for sale? A report in a New York newspaper says, "Yes." Follow @sbnbaseball on Twitter, and Like Baseball Nation on Facebook. May 24, 2012 - George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees in 1973, and his sons have owned the team since the elder Steinbrenner's death about two years ago. Could the Steinbrenner offspring be looking to sell? Michael O'Keeffe and Bill Madden of the New York Daily News say it's so: Multiple baseball and finance sources told the Daily News they are hearing that the team the Steinbrenner family has led to seven World Series titles could be put on the block in the wake of the record sale price of $2.175 ... Continue reading →
