There are still plenty of chances to see New Jersey siblings The Jonas Brothers on their current Burning Up tour. We have tickets available for all shows through August and September at the cities and venues listed below. Avril Lavigne is due to open for them at some of the shows in early August, and Demi Lovato will open on the remaining dates. Use our site to compare seating positions and ticket prices across all the major tickets outlets, then buy the best!
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Some dates will be filmed for a Disney Digital 3D feature film! Scheduled for a 2009 release, the film also will include documentary material that will take fans behind the scenes and into the lives and careers of the three brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick, according to a press release. The film will be directed and produced by Bruce Hendricks that worked on Disney's "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour" feature film. Taylor Swift has been confirmed in Rolling Stone magazine to have a guest appearance in the film.
Upcoming dates:
August 1 Scranton Pennsylvania Toyota Pavillion
August 2 Saratoga Springs New York Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 6 Baltimore Maryland 1st Mariner Arena
August 7 Mansfield Massachusetts Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
August 8 Wantagh New York Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
August 9 New York City New York Madison Square Garden
August 10 New York City New York Madison Square Garden
August 11 New York City New York Madison Square Garden
August 14 Bethel New York Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
August 15 Darien Center New York Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
August 16 Holmdel New Jersey PNC Bank Arts Center
August 18 Bristow Virginia Nissan Pavilion
August 19 Virginia Beach Virginia Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
August 20 Atlanta Georgia Lakewood Amphitheatre
August 22 Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Blossom Music Center
August 23 Columbus Ohio Nationwide Arena
August 24 Tinley Park Illinois First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
August 26 Burgettstown Pennsylvania Post-Gazette Pavilion
August 27 Camden New Jersey Susquehanna Bank Center
August 29 Syracuse New York New York State Fair
August 30 Allentown Pennsylvania Great Allentown Fair
August 31 Essex Junction Vermont The Champlain Valley Exposition
September 2 University Park Pennsylvania Bryce Jordan Center
September 4 Tampa Florida Ford Amphitheatre
September 5 West Palm Beach Florida Cruzan Amphitheatre
Set List (may vary):
"That's Just the Way We Roll"
"Shelf"
"Hold On"
"BB Good"
"Goodnight and Goodbye"
"Video Girl"
"Gotta Find You"
"This is Me" (with Demi Lovato)
"A Little Bit Longer"
"Gonna Getcha Good"
"Still in Love With You"
"Tonight"
"Year 3000"
"Pushin' Me Away"
"Hello Beautiful"
"Love Bug"
"Can't Have You"
"Play My Music"
"Burnin' Up
Encore
"When You Look Me In the Eyes"
"SOS"
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Thursday 31 July 2008
Chicago Cubs tickets for August/Sept games on sale now
The Chicago Cubs' 2008 season is the 136th season for the Chicago Cubs, and the 100th season since their last World Series Championship in 1908. The Cubs are attempting to repeat as champions of the National League Central Division. If they do so, it will be the first time since 1908 that the Cubs make postseason appearances in consecutive seasons. This is their second season with Lou Piniella as their manager.
At the All-Star break, the Cubs led the Central Division and were tied with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the best record in the major leagues. They tied a National League record with eight players selected to the All-Star team.
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Free agent acquisitions
Kosuke Fukudome from Chunichi Dragons
Jon Lieber from Philadelphia Phillies
Reed Johnson from Toronto Blue Jays
Jim Edmonds from San Diego Padres
Players lost to free agency
Jason Kendall to Milwaukee Brewers
Cliff Floyd to Tampa Bay Rays
Mark Prior to San Diego Padres
Steve Trachsel to Baltimore Orioles
Wade Miller to Free Agent
At the All-Star break, the Cubs led the Central Division and were tied with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the best record in the major leagues. They tied a National League record with eight players selected to the All-Star team.
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Free agent acquisitions
Kosuke Fukudome from Chunichi Dragons
Jon Lieber from Philadelphia Phillies
Reed Johnson from Toronto Blue Jays
Jim Edmonds from San Diego Padres
Players lost to free agency
Jason Kendall to Milwaukee Brewers
Cliff Floyd to Tampa Bay Rays
Mark Prior to San Diego Padres
Steve Trachsel to Baltimore Orioles
Wade Miller to Free Agent
Dallas Cowboys tickets on sale now
The 2008 Dallas Cowboys season will be the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. This will be the last regular season the Cowboys will play at Texas Stadium before they move to the Dallas Cowboys New Stadium in 2009. The Cowboys will attempt to improve on their 13-3 record from the 2007 season, defend their NFC East title, and try to reach Super Bowl XLIII. TixCompare.com allows an easy price comparison to the best prices across all the biggest ticket sites. We have regular seat tickets as well as VIP and Platinum Packages available.
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Signings
Re-signed long snapper L. P. Ladouceur to a five-year contract extension.
Re-signed pro-bowl left offensive tackle Flozell Adams.
Signed veteran linebacker Zach Thomas to one-year, $3 million deal.
Placed the franchise tag on pro-bowl free safety Ken Hamlin.
Traded for Ex-Titan defensive back Pacman Jones.
Departures
Released Wide Receiver Terry Glenn
Released fullback Oliver Hoyte who has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Cornerback Jacques Reeves joined the Houston Texans.
Running back Julius Jones signed a four-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
Safety Keith Davis signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Defensive tackle Jason Ferguson, linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Free agents heading into the 2008 season:
Cornerback Nate Jones
Games
Pre-Season
August 9 8:00 p.m. @ San Diego Chargers Qualcomm Stadium
August 16 7:00 p.m. @ Denver Broncos INVESCO Field at Mile High
August 22 6:00 p.m. Houston Texans Texas Stadium
August 28 6:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings Texas Stadium
Regular Season
September 7 3:15 p.m. @ Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Stadium
September 15 7:15 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Texas Stadium
September 21 7:15 p.m. @ Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field
September 28 3:15 p.m. Washington Redskins Texas Stadium
October 5 3:15 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals Texas Stadium
October 12 3:15 p.m. @ Arizona Cardinals University of Phoenix Stadium
October 19 12:00 p.m. @ St. Louis Rams Edward Jones Dome
October 26 12:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Texas Stadium
November 2 3:15 p.m. @ New York Giants Giants Stadium
November 16 7:15 p.m. @ Washington Redskins FedExField
November 23 12:00 p.m. San Francisco 49ers Texas Stadium
November 27 3:15 p.m. Seattle Seahawks Texas Stadium
December 7 3:15 p.m. @ Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field
December 14 7:15 p.m. New York Giants Texas Stadium
December 20 7:15 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Texas Stadium
December 28 12:00 p.m. @ Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field
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Signings
Re-signed long snapper L. P. Ladouceur to a five-year contract extension.
Re-signed pro-bowl left offensive tackle Flozell Adams.
Signed veteran linebacker Zach Thomas to one-year, $3 million deal.
Placed the franchise tag on pro-bowl free safety Ken Hamlin.
Traded for Ex-Titan defensive back Pacman Jones.
Departures
Released Wide Receiver Terry Glenn
Released fullback Oliver Hoyte who has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Cornerback Jacques Reeves joined the Houston Texans.
Running back Julius Jones signed a four-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
Safety Keith Davis signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Defensive tackle Jason Ferguson, linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Free agents heading into the 2008 season:
Cornerback Nate Jones
Games
Pre-Season
August 9 8:00 p.m. @ San Diego Chargers Qualcomm Stadium
August 16 7:00 p.m. @ Denver Broncos INVESCO Field at Mile High
August 22 6:00 p.m. Houston Texans Texas Stadium
August 28 6:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings Texas Stadium
Regular Season
September 7 3:15 p.m. @ Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Stadium
September 15 7:15 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Texas Stadium
September 21 7:15 p.m. @ Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field
September 28 3:15 p.m. Washington Redskins Texas Stadium
October 5 3:15 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals Texas Stadium
October 12 3:15 p.m. @ Arizona Cardinals University of Phoenix Stadium
October 19 12:00 p.m. @ St. Louis Rams Edward Jones Dome
October 26 12:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Texas Stadium
November 2 3:15 p.m. @ New York Giants Giants Stadium
November 16 7:15 p.m. @ Washington Redskins FedExField
November 23 12:00 p.m. San Francisco 49ers Texas Stadium
November 27 3:15 p.m. Seattle Seahawks Texas Stadium
December 7 3:15 p.m. @ Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field
December 14 7:15 p.m. New York Giants Texas Stadium
December 20 7:15 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Texas Stadium
December 28 12:00 p.m. @ Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field
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Sharapova, Williams sisters head US Open
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP)—Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are among the five past U.S. Open women’s champions in the tournament field announced Thursday.
Lindsay Davenport and Svetlana Kuznetsova are the other previous winners entered in the hard-court Grand Slam tournament, which begins Aug. 25.
Top-ranked Ana Ivanovic, the reigning French Open champion, heads a group that includes 99 of the top 100 women in the rankings. The exception: No. 98 Akiko Morigami of Japan did not enter the field because of knee surgery.
Along with the 104 players who received direct entry based on Monday’s rankings, eight women will receive wild cards and 16 will earn berths in qualifying.
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Lindsay Davenport and Svetlana Kuznetsova are the other previous winners entered in the hard-court Grand Slam tournament, which begins Aug. 25.
Top-ranked Ana Ivanovic, the reigning French Open champion, heads a group that includes 99 of the top 100 women in the rankings. The exception: No. 98 Akiko Morigami of Japan did not enter the field because of knee surgery.
Along with the 104 players who received direct entry based on Monday’s rankings, eight women will receive wild cards and 16 will earn berths in qualifying.
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Eagles add extra dates to US tour. Buy tickets
Veteran country-rockers the Eagles continue to add miles to their ongoing tour behind the group's first new studio album in 28 years with a handful of new fall shows. The band adds a new date in Milwaukee (9/21) to go along with second nights in two previously announced Texas cities, Houston (9/9, 9/11) and Dallas (9/13-14).
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The veteran rockers--Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit--continue to draw their setlists on the road from their classic material along with tracks from last year's "Long Road Out of Eden," the first collection of new Eagles' material in 28 years. The two-disc set, released last November, topped The Billboard 200 and the country albums chart, selling more than 711,000 copies its first week out. It has since been certified seven-times platinum.
The double album has spawned the crossover hits "Busy Being Fabulous" and "How Long," the latter of which earned the Eagles a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The set, originally sold exclusively through Wal-Mart stores, recently became available as MP3 downloads through Amazon.com. The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning five No. 1 singles and five Grammy Awards, according to a press release. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' "Greatest Hits 1971-1975" is the best-selling album of all time in the US.
August 2 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Magnetic Hill
September 6 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
8 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
9, 11 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
13, 14 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
20 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
21 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
24, 25 - Chicago, IL - United Center
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The veteran rockers--Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit--continue to draw their setlists on the road from their classic material along with tracks from last year's "Long Road Out of Eden," the first collection of new Eagles' material in 28 years. The two-disc set, released last November, topped The Billboard 200 and the country albums chart, selling more than 711,000 copies its first week out. It has since been certified seven-times platinum.
The double album has spawned the crossover hits "Busy Being Fabulous" and "How Long," the latter of which earned the Eagles a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The set, originally sold exclusively through Wal-Mart stores, recently became available as MP3 downloads through Amazon.com. The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning five No. 1 singles and five Grammy Awards, according to a press release. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' "Greatest Hits 1971-1975" is the best-selling album of all time in the US.
August 2 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Magnetic Hill
September 6 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
8 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
9, 11 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
13, 14 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
20 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
21 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
24, 25 - Chicago, IL - United Center
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Britney, Justin to reunite for Madonna tour ?
Madonna reportedly wants to get Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake back together.
The 49-year-old singer is apparently trying to get the former lovers to join her on stage for her Sticky and Sweet world tour.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna is always trying to raise the bar and Britney and Justin on the same stage would be perfect." Madonna is said to be hoping to convince Britney and Justin - who split in 2002 after four years together - to appear with her on the final US date of the tour in Miami, in November.
The source added: "They have both been asked but I think they are both a bit reluctant. Britney would find it all a bit emotional and Justin might not be interested. More likely is that they will both appear at different dates. But if anyone can make it happen it's Madonna."
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Britney, 26, has already recorded a video segment to be screened on the tour. Filmed in a lift, it shows her in a white vest getting hot and sweaty as she kicks and punches the walls. Madonna has also asked Britney to appear live with her as a surprise guest at some dates on the tour.
Justin, 27, was heavily involved with the making of Madonna's latest album Hard Candy, and Madonna has also asked him to duet with her during the tour. Justin appears on her worldwide hit single 4 Minutes from the new album and has writing credits on five of its tracks. Madonna's Sticky and Sweet world tour kicks off in Cardiff, Wales, on August 23, and takes in Europe, North America and Mexico.
Madonna's Hard Candy World Tour will play the following venues:
Cardiff Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Stade C. Erhmann Nikaia, Nice, France
Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Militarflugplatz Dubendorf, Zurich, Switzerland
Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
LTU Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
Commerz Bank Arena, Frankfurt, Germany
Wembley Stadium, Wembley, United Kingdom
Circuito De Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Stade De France, Paris, France
Izod Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena), East Rutherford, NJ
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TD Banknorth Garden (Fleet Center), Boston, MA
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Canada
Centre Bell, Montreal, Canada
United Center, Chicago, IL
Bc Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada
Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
Boardwalk Hall Arena - Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Estadio Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
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The 49-year-old singer is apparently trying to get the former lovers to join her on stage for her Sticky and Sweet world tour.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna is always trying to raise the bar and Britney and Justin on the same stage would be perfect." Madonna is said to be hoping to convince Britney and Justin - who split in 2002 after four years together - to appear with her on the final US date of the tour in Miami, in November.
The source added: "They have both been asked but I think they are both a bit reluctant. Britney would find it all a bit emotional and Justin might not be interested. More likely is that they will both appear at different dates. But if anyone can make it happen it's Madonna."
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Britney, 26, has already recorded a video segment to be screened on the tour. Filmed in a lift, it shows her in a white vest getting hot and sweaty as she kicks and punches the walls. Madonna has also asked Britney to appear live with her as a surprise guest at some dates on the tour.
Justin, 27, was heavily involved with the making of Madonna's latest album Hard Candy, and Madonna has also asked him to duet with her during the tour. Justin appears on her worldwide hit single 4 Minutes from the new album and has writing credits on five of its tracks. Madonna's Sticky and Sweet world tour kicks off in Cardiff, Wales, on August 23, and takes in Europe, North America and Mexico.
Madonna's Hard Candy World Tour will play the following venues:
Cardiff Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Stade C. Erhmann Nikaia, Nice, France
Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Militarflugplatz Dubendorf, Zurich, Switzerland
Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
LTU Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
Commerz Bank Arena, Frankfurt, Germany
Wembley Stadium, Wembley, United Kingdom
Circuito De Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Stade De France, Paris, France
Izod Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena), East Rutherford, NJ
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TD Banknorth Garden (Fleet Center), Boston, MA
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Canada
Centre Bell, Montreal, Canada
United Center, Chicago, IL
Bc Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada
Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
Boardwalk Hall Arena - Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Estadio Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
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Rodriguez Becomes A Yankee In Exchange For Farnsworth
NEW YORK (AP) – Ivan Rodriguez was the steady hand for the Florida Marlins when they won the 2003 World Series. A year later, he was the spark that helped turn around the Detroit franchise when nobody wanted to be a Tiger.
The New York Yankees hope he can be a little of both during their push to the playoffs.
The Yankees acquired the 14-time All-Star from the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for hard-throwing reliever Kyle Farnsworth, a trade that filled glaring holes for both contenders.
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“Honestly, I was shocked by this, but that’s baseball,” Rodriguez said. “Now, I’m just looking forward to playing for the Yankees and maybe I will play against Detroit again in the playoffs.”
In the option year of a $50 million deal he signed with the Tigers in February 2004, Rodriguez will step into the hole in the Yankees’ lineup created by Jorge Posada’s shoulder injury. Posada had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday and is out for the season.
The 36-year-old Rodriguez, who has won the Gold Glove award 13 times, was hitting .295 with five homers in 82 games this season.
Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente and Rodriguez are the only three players in baseball history with at least 12 Gold Gloves and a career .300 average or better. Rodriguez has caught 2,142 games, trailing only Carlton Fisk (2,226) and Bob Boone (2,225) in terms of longevity behind the plate.
“He’s still an everyday guy,” Yankees manager Brian Cashman said. “He’s an upgrade in spite of everything we’ve got.”
Rodriguez has said he wants to play next season and beyond, but for now is focusing solely on helping the Yankees catch Tampa Bay and Boston in the AL East.
“It’s going to be very exciting,” he said. “They are in the race, and I’m ready to do my job.”
Tigers president Dave Dombrowski said the team didn’t want to trade Rodriguez but had bigger needs in the bullpen. The two teams began discussing the deal early Wednesday and had it wrapped up about six hours later, just as the Yankees were finishing off a 13-3 win over the Orioles.
The Yankees expect Rodriguez to join the team today, when they start a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
“Pudge has done an outstanding job for us,” Dombrowski told reporters before Detroit played the Cleveland Indians. “I’m sure he was very surprised by this, but for him this is a good situation. He’s going to New York City, and they are in contention.”
The Yankees made their second deal in the week leading up to today’s trade deadline. On Friday, the Yankees acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and left-hander Damaso Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates for four minor leaguers.
Marte gave the Yankees the freedom to deal Farnsworth.
Farnsworth was 1-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 45 games, and joins a bullpen in need of reinforcements three days after Todd Jones was removed from the closer role in Detroit.
“It’s always hard, no matter what. Just one of those things you have to deal with,” Farnsworth said in the Yankees’ clubhouse.
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The New York Yankees hope he can be a little of both during their push to the playoffs.
The Yankees acquired the 14-time All-Star from the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for hard-throwing reliever Kyle Farnsworth, a trade that filled glaring holes for both contenders.
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“Honestly, I was shocked by this, but that’s baseball,” Rodriguez said. “Now, I’m just looking forward to playing for the Yankees and maybe I will play against Detroit again in the playoffs.”
In the option year of a $50 million deal he signed with the Tigers in February 2004, Rodriguez will step into the hole in the Yankees’ lineup created by Jorge Posada’s shoulder injury. Posada had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday and is out for the season.
The 36-year-old Rodriguez, who has won the Gold Glove award 13 times, was hitting .295 with five homers in 82 games this season.
Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente and Rodriguez are the only three players in baseball history with at least 12 Gold Gloves and a career .300 average or better. Rodriguez has caught 2,142 games, trailing only Carlton Fisk (2,226) and Bob Boone (2,225) in terms of longevity behind the plate.
“He’s still an everyday guy,” Yankees manager Brian Cashman said. “He’s an upgrade in spite of everything we’ve got.”
Rodriguez has said he wants to play next season and beyond, but for now is focusing solely on helping the Yankees catch Tampa Bay and Boston in the AL East.
“It’s going to be very exciting,” he said. “They are in the race, and I’m ready to do my job.”
Tigers president Dave Dombrowski said the team didn’t want to trade Rodriguez but had bigger needs in the bullpen. The two teams began discussing the deal early Wednesday and had it wrapped up about six hours later, just as the Yankees were finishing off a 13-3 win over the Orioles.
The Yankees expect Rodriguez to join the team today, when they start a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
“Pudge has done an outstanding job for us,” Dombrowski told reporters before Detroit played the Cleveland Indians. “I’m sure he was very surprised by this, but for him this is a good situation. He’s going to New York City, and they are in contention.”
The Yankees made their second deal in the week leading up to today’s trade deadline. On Friday, the Yankees acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and left-hander Damaso Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates for four minor leaguers.
Marte gave the Yankees the freedom to deal Farnsworth.
Farnsworth was 1-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 45 games, and joins a bullpen in need of reinforcements three days after Todd Jones was removed from the closer role in Detroit.
“It’s always hard, no matter what. Just one of those things you have to deal with,” Farnsworth said in the Yankees’ clubhouse.
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Wednesday 16 July 2008
OASIS: New album artwork, tracklisting. Buy tickets for gigs
Oasis have unveiled the artwork for upcoming album, Dig Out Your Soul. The band have also revealed there are 11 tracks on their seventh studio album, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. It'll be their first new material since last year's Lord Don't Slow Me Down, which appeared in a documentary about the group filmed on their last tour.
The track listing will be as follows:
Bag It Up
The Turning
Waiting For The Rapture
The Shock Of The Lightning
I'm Outta Time
(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady
Falling Down
To Be Where There's Life
Ain't Got Nothin'
The Nature of Reality
Soldier On
The band will be performing the Owest Field Center, Seattle on August 26th and also across Canada, playing Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Kanata, Winnipeg, Montreal and London, Ontario. Compare box offices for the best prices and buy tickets now at TixCompare.com: Oasis tickets - Music
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