News & Notes

MLB

- New York Mets GM Omar Minaya could lose his job this off-season. A New York Post report stated that MLB insider Peter Gammons stated that Minaya is only "out there to take the heat," according to the report. With the team under-performing, the general manager's job security has been in question all season. This could be the beginning of the end for Minaya.
- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre doesn't plan on coaching past the 2010 season. "I have one year on my contract and I don't anticipate it being more than that," Torre told the Associated Press.
- Soon-to-be free-agent, P Jason Marquis will not re-sign with the Colorado Rockies in the off-season. After a career year, Marquis will have a little more pull in the free-agent process. Reports last week had him landing in New York with the Mets.
- According to the Boston Herald, the Red Sox will pursue Canadian P Rich Harden this off-season. Harden's career has been plagued with injuries but his pitching ability will garner some looks in the off-season.

NBA

- Washington Wizards F Antwan Jamison injured his right shoulder in a pre-season game with the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. After the game, Jamison said his arm went numb and he lost sensation in his fingers. Doctors will continue to do tests this week to determine the extent of the injury. Check back for more updates.
- According to the Oregonian, the Portland Trail Blazers and PF LaMarcus Aldridge are close to a long-term extension. Talks began at the start of training camp and GM Kevin Pritchard told the paper that the two sides are "moving towards a deal".  Realistically, they would like a deal completed before the season starts.
- Toronto Raptors PF Reggie Evans is out indefinitely with a left mild-foot sprain. He sustained the injury in the 2nd quarter of last night's game against the Boston Celtics. He is expected to miss the rest of the pre-season. He will be re-evaluated next week.
- The Golden State Warriors have exercised 2010-2011 contract options on both PF Brandon Wright and F Anthony Randolph.
- Shawn Marion told ESPN that he will be out of action for 7-10 days with a lingering sore left calf. He expects to be ready for the start of the season.

NFL

- The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Eagles and head coach Andy Reid are close to an extension that will keep Reid with the team long-term.
- The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the signing of free-agent LB Justin Rodgers. Financial terms were not disclosed. Rogers played with the Dallas Cowboys last season.

NHL

- On Wednesday night, the New York Rangers stretched their winning-streak to six games with a 4-2 win at home over the Los Angeles Kings.
- Dallas Stars D Steve Ott is out for at least a week with a right oblique injury.
- Reports out of Buffalo confirm that injured Sabres F Thomas Vanek could return to the team by the weekend. I reported earlier this week that Vanek had suffered a upper-body injury that would keep him out of action for 1-2 weeks.

MMA

- The UFC has signed undefeated KOTC champ Rory MacDonald to a four-fight deal. The Canadian welterweight sports a 9-0 record and will make his octagon debut early next year.
- In another report, the UFC is planning on throwing MacDonald into action to face Mike Guymon at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11th. The event will be held at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.