In the wake of a flurry of major trades and signings last week, the New York Mets, barring a late free-agent addition, appear set for the start of Spring Training. The prevailing narrative throughout the offseason was that Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns had no plan. Yet as the offseason progressed, that notion quickly faded. If there’s one thing this … [Read more...] about What David Stearns’ Plan Was All Along
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El paso de Rafah que conecta Gaza y Egipto reabre de forma parcial, un paso clave del alto el fuego
Por SAMY MAGDY y JOSEF FEDERMAN EL CAIRO, Egipto (AP) — El cruce fronterizo de Rafah en Gaza con Egipto se reabrió el lunes para un tráfico limitado, un paso clave para el progreso del alto el fuego entre Israel y Hamás, según funcionarios de seguridad egipcios e israelíes. El funcionario egipcio indicó que 50 palestinos cruzarían en cada dirección en el primer día de actividad … [Read more...] about El paso de Rafah que conecta Gaza y Egipto reabre de forma parcial, un paso clave del alto el fuego
Today in Chicago History: 5 women slain inside Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Vintage Chicago Tribune Special Edition: ‘It’s GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!!’ Front page flashback: Feb. 2, 2008 Five women were killed and another was wounded when a man posing as a delivery driver entered the Lane Bryant women's … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: 5 women slain inside Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park
White Sox acquire righty Jordan Hicks in trade with Red Sox
Orioles Acquire Bryan Ramos, Designate Weston Wilson
The Orioles have acquired infielder Bryan Ramos from the White Sox, according to reporter Francys Romero. Baltimore has officially announced the trade, and the Sox will get cash considerations in return. To open up a 40-man spot for Ramos, the Orioles designated Weston Wilson for assignment. Ramos was designated for assignment three days ago when the Sox themselves needed to … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Bryan Ramos, Designate Weston Wilson