Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 30, 2010, 9:40 pm

Sam Bradford signs record deal with Rams

ST. LOUIS — No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-31T02:28:02Z)

Padres Acquire Miguel Tejada

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to send Miguel Tejada to the San Diego Padres in return for right handed pitching prospect Wynn Pelzer . Tejada is hitting .269/.308/.362 with 7 home runs and 39 RBI's. The deal was ... (Source: MLB Daily Dish 2010-07-29T21:50:03Z)

Trade sends Roy Oswalt to Phillies

Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that typically dot ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-07-30T15:15:09Z)

Ryan Zellner appears in Brown Co. court

GREEN BAY — If Ryan Zellner refuses to allow the consolidation of 27 charges against him in three counties, he will not be given a chance to negotiate a plea deal — at least, not in Brown County, according ... (Source: Herald Times Reporter 2010-07-30T09:10:05Z)

Redskins' No. 4 pick Trent Williams gets 6-yr deal

(AP) ASHBURN, Va. - Trent Williams never got to sleep Thursday night as he waited to hear from his agent. The No. 4 overall pick in the draft had already missed one day of Washington Redskins training camp and ... (Source: KOB.com 2010-07-30T20:44:26Z)

Report: Hawks agree to terms with Leddy

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Nick Leddy, according to a Chicago Tribune report. Leddy's agent told the newspaper the three-year deal is worth $2.7 million. Leddy, 5-foot-11, 179 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-28T02:53:04Z)

2010 MLB Trade Deadline: Miguel Tejada Goes To The Padres

The San Diego Padres have acquired veteran infielder Miguel Tejada in exchange for pitcher Wynn Pelzer. Tejada has one year at $4.4 million dollars left on his contract, and both teams will pay $2.2 million. Tejada is ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T23:21:55Z)

Bruins' Wheeler inks 1-year, $2.2M deal

The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday. His agent Matt Keator said the deal is worth $2.2 million, the amount of an arbitrator's award given after a hearing on Tuesday ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-30T21:56:01Z)

Sam Bradford Signs With Rams, Guaranteed Record $50 Million

ST. LOUIS -- No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-07-31T02:49:31Z)

Leddy signs with Blackhawks

Nick Leddy, a freshman last season for the Minnesota men's hockey team, has signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, according to the Star Tribune. Leddy was the rookie of the year for the Gophers ... (Source: Minnesota Daily 2010-07-28T06:13:30Z)

Phillies land Astros ace Oswalt

Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning yesterday with veterans-for-prospects deals that ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-07-30T11:26:05Z)

Jets extend contracts of Mike Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan

NEW YORK — The Jets have signed coach Rex Ryan to a two-year contract extension, and signed general manager Mike Tannenbaum to a new five-year deal — keeping both with the franchise through the 2014 season ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-07-30T19:47:10Z)

Jets extend coach Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

The team announced both deals Friday, two days before it reports for training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Tannenbaum's deal was signed last month. The bold and brash Ryan receives his extension after just one season ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders Friday agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick who threatened to veto the measure. The bill would authorize ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T23:43:24Z)

San Diego Padres Fans Less Than Thrilled About Trade For Miguel Tejada

Yesterday the San Diego Padres made a deal with the Baltimore Orioles acquiring infielder Miguel Tejada for right handed pitching prospect Wynn Pelzer. Tejada, 36, has had an average year with the last place Orioles ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T20:51:36Z)

Oswalt dealt to Phils, Tejada goes to Padres

Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada and Jorge Cantu joined the mix, too. The trade wheel of fortune kept spinning Thursday with veterans-for-prospects deals that typically dot ... (Source: Sidney Daily News 2010-07-30T15:15:09Z)

Patrick threatens to veto compromise gambling bill

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed yesterday on a bill to legalize the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

Bruins' Blake Wheeler signs 1-year, $2.2 million deal

His agent Matt Keator said the deal is worth $2.2 million, the amount of an arbitrator's award given after a hearing on Tuesday. NHL: Free agent-tracker "The decision came in the range we expected," Keator ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-30T19:54:20Z)

St. Louis Rams, Sam Bradford agree to terms

Bradford is the centrepiece of a rebuilding effort for the Rams, who were 1-15 last year in the first season under coach Steve Spagnuolo and are 6-42 the last three seasons. Spagnuolo reiterated earlier this week that ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

Teacher charged with sex crimes might find it easier to get a plea deal, if he agrees ...

-- A former teacher charged with 27 sex crimes in three counties might find it easier to get a plea deal, if he agrees to have the charges consolidated in one place. A former teacher charged with 27 sex crimes in three ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-07-30T15:50:57Z)

Rangers auction will proceed despite higher offer

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have canceled next week's auction. Since U ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-30T22:24:39Z)

Jets extend Rex Ryan 2 years, give GM Mike Tannenbaum new deal

NEW YORK — Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum will be together at least five more years, hoping to deliver the New York Jets a Super Bowl. The Jets signed the bold and brash Ryan to a two-year contract extension ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-30T20:37:17Z)

Bruins: Blake Wheeler signs $2.2M arbitration deal

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins signed forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract on Friday. His agent Matt Keator said the deal is worth $2.2 million, the amount of an arbitrator's award given after a hearing on Tuesday ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

Texas Rangers May File Motion Under Seal to Aid Settlement in Sale Dispute

The Texas Rangers, the bankrupt Major League Baseball club, won court permission to file a motion under seal that the team said will help settle some disputes in its Chapter 11 case. The motion asks the court ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

No. 4 pick Trent Williams, Redskins agree on contract

The Washington Redskins have reached an agreement with No. 4 overall pick Trent Williams on a six-year, $60 million contract. Williams plans to sign the deal in the morning and will then take part in Friday's practice at ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-30T12:16:12Z)

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Top Prospect Nick Leddy

According to sources in Minnesota, the Blackhawks will soon announce that they have agreed to an entry-level deal with defenseman Nick Leddy . Leddy was one of the most impressive players at the prospect camp earlier ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-28T02:24:26Z)

State legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate leaders yesterday agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state — drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who threatened to veto the measure. The ... (Source: Salem News 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

Court date postponed for Ryan Zellner, Kiel school sex assault suspect

Manitowoc County court appearances scheduled for Friday for Ryan Zellner have been pushed back to Sept. 20. Zellner, 32, a former teacher and coach at Kiel High School, faces 20 felony counts and one ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-07-29T11:55:55Z)

Rangers auction to proceed as planned

FORT WORTH, Texas — A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have canceled next week's auction ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-07-30T20:58:45Z)

Redskins' No. 4 overall pick Trent Williams gets 6-year, $60M deal with $36.75M ...

ASHBURN, Va. Trent Williams never got to sleep Thursday night as he waited to hear from his agent. The No. 4 overall pick in the draft had already missed one day of Washington Redskins training camp and wanted ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-30T20:22:58Z)

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