Weekend Round-Up

MLB

- Canadian OF Jason Bay has decided to test the free agent waters this winter. Although he loves playing in Boston, Bay hinted that he would like to like to become a free-agent for the first time. Here's what he told the Providence Journal following the Red Sox early exit in the playoffs:

"I've gotten to the point, and as much as I would love to come back here, I make no bones about that...I'm a little bit interested in going through the whole process, seeing what it's like and seeing what's out there," said Bay. "That really isn't going to sink in for awhile. I'm stil sitting on the loss for a bit."

- According to the New York Post, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are feuding over the injury problems of Mets SS Jose Reyes. Reyes was examined by Dodgers doctors during a west-coast road trip. The doctors mistakenly diagnose Reyes with a calf injury but when returning to New York, Mets' doctors were able to diagnose the injury as a partial tear to a hamstring tendon. The Dodgers are upset that the Mets are hinting that they contributed to Reyes' health issues.
- The Boston Red Sox are expected to exercise the 2010 option on P Tim Wakefield's contract. The option is worth $4 million. Wakefield is expected to undergo back surgery some point this week and will require 4-6 weeks of rehabilitation according to the Boston Herald.
- The Miami Herald is reporting that Mets OF Gary Sheffield has stated that he would like to retire with the Florida Marlins.
- According to the St. Louis Dispatch, Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa wants to have surgery on his left wrist as soon as possible. His goal is to be ready for spring training.
- ESPN is reporting that the Houston Astros will interview Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills and first base coach Tim Bogar for their vacant managerial position.
- The Chicago Tribune is speculating that Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker could be on the hot seat this off-season. Reds owner Bob Castellini repordedly has his sights set on St. Louis bench-boss Tony LaRusa and pitching coach Dave Duncan to take his place.
- According to the Chicago Sun Times, Jim Thome has expressed interest in returning to the White Sox when he becomes a free-agent in the off-season. The 39-year-old was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade deadline deal to assist them in a playoff run.

NBA

- The Miami Heat have signed free-agent PG Carlos Arroyo to a one-year deal. Terms of the deal have no been disclosed.
- The Golden State Warriors plan to a have a sit-down meeting with disgruntled G/F Stephen Jackson prior to their first pre-season home game next Thursday. Jackson will meet with GM Larry Riley and head coach Don Nelson to discuss his pre-season suspension for getting into it with Nelson on the bench Friday night in Los Angeles. Jackson has made it clear this off-season that he wants out of Golden State and a trade could be imminent. Check back for updates on the situation.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers are likely to pick up the 2010-2011 option on the contract of PF J.J. Hickson according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

NFL

- QB Brett Farve led the Minnesota Vikings to their 400th all-time victory on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Favre threw for 232 yards in the 38-10 win to improve to 5-0 season mark.
- Detroit Lions star WR Calvin Johnson in the first quarter during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a knee injury. It is unknown if he will miss any time due to injury.
- On Sunday, NBC analyst and former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy told viewers on air that he advised Vick to avoid the Raiders when picking a team to sign with. "I advised Michael Vick not to go there," he said." I said, Mike, you might be able to start there but it is not a good place for you".

NHL

- Vancouver Canucks F Daniel Sedin will be out of action for 4-6 weeks with a broken foot. Sedin was hit in the foot by a shot during the Canucks' 7-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
- On Saturday, the NHL fined Edmonton Oilers head coach Pat Quinn $10, 000 for comments he made after Thursday's victory over the Calgary Flames. Quinn lashed out over Flames RW Jarome Iginla's devistation hit-from-behind on Oilers D Sheldon Souray. Souray left the game and is out indefinitely with a concussion. Iginla was sent off for a minor tripping penalty.
- According to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with the mayor of Quebec City recently to discuss a return of the Quebec Nordiques. On Saturday, mayor Regis Lebeaume told the Associated Press that he and former Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut met with the commissioner.
- According to the Associated Press, Buffalo Sabres D Andrej Sekera will miss at least two weeks of action due to a rib injury.

MMA

- A rumoured fight between Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga has been confirmed for UFC 107 on December 12 in Memphis, Tennessee.
- The UFC has announced that Kendall Grove will fight Jake Rosholt during the UFC 106 preliminary fights.
- The UFC has signed KOTC champ Mike "Joker" Guymon to a four-fight deal. The welterweight fighter holds a 11-2-1 record in MMA competition and has won five straight fights (nine of his last ten). He will look to move up the welterweight ranks to possibly challenge Canadian George St. Pierre for the welterweight title.