Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 18, 2010, 1:40 am

San Francisco 49ers sign running back Brian Westbrook, trade defensive lineman ...

The twists and turns continued at 49ers training camp Monday, with longtime Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook signing a one-year deal hours after defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer was traded to ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-18T03:39:45Z)

O's reach late deal with top draft pick Machado

BALTIMORE - Mere minutes before the midnight deadline, the Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms late last night with Florida high school shortstop Manny Machado, the third overall pick in this year's amateur draft. A deal ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-08-17T15:51:04Z)

49ers sign Brian Westbrook

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free agent running back Brian Westbrook (notes) , the team announced. It's a one-year deal worth $1.25 million. Westbrook is a former Philadelphia Eagles star who ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-18T00:19:19Z)

Barclays, ENRC, Shire, Henderson, Hochschild: U.K., Irish Equity Preview

The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in U.K. and Irish markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last market close. Barclays Plc (BARC LN): A ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-18T07:00:11Z)

Nationals give Harper $9.9M deal

NEW YORK (AP) -- Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Bryce Harper and the Washington ... (Source: Frederick News-Post 2010-08-18T05:55:45Z)

Tigers sign their top pick in June draft

NEW YORK (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have signed their top pick in the June amateur draft to minor league contract with a $3.45 million bonus. Florida high school infielder Nick Castellanos signed with the ... (Source: WINKNEWS.com 2010-08-18T06:38:42Z)

Apple Exec Accused of Accepting Kickbacks Pleads Not Guilty

An Apple employee accused of accepting $1 million in kickbacks from international suppliers pleaded not guilty to the charges Monday, as more details about his scheme emerged in court filings. Paul Devine was indicted in ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-17T19:18:40Z)

LSU's Zach Lee signs with Dodgers; Anthony Ranaudo inks Red Sox deal

BATON ROUGE - LSU is suddenly down one quarterback and one pitcher. Zach Lee, a major quarterback and pitching prospect who signed with LSU last February and has been practicing with the team throughout the ... (Source: News-Star 2010-08-17T06:18:25Z)

Orioles reach late deal with 1st-rounder Machado

Mere minutes before the midnight deadline, the Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms late Monday with Florida high school shortstop Manny Machado, the third overall pick in this year's amateur draft. A deal was reached 3 ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-08-17T21:13:12Z)

Former Bartram Trail standout Kyle Parker, Colorado Rockies agree on deal

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Bartram Trail High School graduate Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall. The deal with Parker, the ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-18T03:46:54Z)

Mets withhold Francisco Rodriguez's salary in hopes of voiding contract

HOUSTON — The Mets are withholding injured closer Francisco Rodriguez's salary while he's sidelined, and the team wants to convert his contract to a non-guaranteed deal. The moves could be a prelude to ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-18T07:14:30Z)

Tigers likely to go to deadline with picks

DETROIT -- The Tigers remain optimistic that they'll be able to ink deals with their unsigned picks from the First-Year Player Draft. Getting them signed without having to go up to the deadline later this ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-07T00:25:12Z)

Mets convert Francisco Rodriguez deal

HOUSTON -- The New York Mets placed Francisco Rodriguez on the disqualified list and do not intend to pay him until he is physically able to perform, chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon announced Tuesday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-18T05:27:07Z)

IRS Probes Apple Employee for Kickbacks

An Apple executive was arrested last weekend and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy for providing confidential Apple information to suppliers and receiving millions of dollars in kickbacks in return. A grand jury ... (Source: WebCPA 2010-08-17T10:21:48Z)

Mets withhold K-Rod's salary, put him on DQ list

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) - The New York Mets are withholding injured closer Francisco Rodriguez's salary while he's sidelined, and the team wants to convert his contract to a non-guaranteed deal ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T08:18:55Z)

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge _ for now

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his dischargeunder the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from service ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T23:51:52Z)

Clemson QB Kyle Parker reaches deal with Colorado Rockies

Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker has reached a deal with the Colorado Rockies late Monday. According to The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.), Parker and Rockies agreed to the deal which included a $1.4 million signing ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-17T14:10:52Z)

LSU notes: Miles changes his tune about Zach Lee

BATON ROUGE ——On Saturday when quarterback Zach Lee was still at LSU and considering staying, LSU coach Les Miles had this to say: "He really can throw it. He's very bright. He has great moxie. He's going ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-18T07:28:49Z)

LSU QB Zach Lee signs with Dodgers

BATON ROUGE – LSU football coach Les Miles has confirmed that freshman quarterback Zach Lee signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers late Monday night . Details of the contract were not immediately ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-08-18T01:02:16Z)

Late deal with top pick has Tigers pumped

NEW YORK -- David Chadd likes to talk about his early days as an amateur scout, before he joined the Tigers, and how he steered away from some players because of concerns about signability. One of those ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-08-17T22:53:25Z)

Kyle Parker completes deal with Rockies

Former Bartram Trail High School star Kyle Parker has an idea of what his future looks like now. One more season of college football at Clemson, and then it's off to professional baseball. Parker agreed to a ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-08-18T02:13:51Z)

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge — for now

An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from service. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T23:01:45Z)

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge - for now

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members ... (Source: KXAN 2010-08-16T23:23:14Z)

Apple Manager Arrested for Receiving Kickbacks from iPhone & iPod Deals!

An Apple manager was arrested on Friday for accepting kickbacks from the company. Global Supply manager, Paul Shin Devine, was responsible for Apple's contract manufacturing in Asia. According to the San ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-16T18:08:16Z)

LSU baseball class strong despite draft losses

Burned around the edges a bit, but not scorched. When the sun came up Tuesday that was an apt description of the LSU baseball program's annual battle with the Major League Baseball draft. The Tigers lost one veteran ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-08-18T05:12:48Z)

Judge skeptical of Barclays deal

A federal judge said Barclays Bank ( BCS ) would be getting a "sweetheart deal" under a proposed $298 mil settlement with the Justice Dept., which accused the bank of violating U.S. sanctions against Cuba, Iran, Libya ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-17T21:56:09Z)

Barclays, ENRC, Shire, Henderson: U.K., Irish Equity Preview

Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in U.K. and Irish markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last market close ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-18T06:53:01Z)

Red Sox sign Anthony Ranaudo, others

The Boston Red Sox went down to the wire but came away with a deal with LSU right-hander Anthony Ranaudo just before Monday's midnight deadline to sign players from this year's first-year player draft. The ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-17T12:44:58Z)

Sox sign 7 including LSU superstar

The Boston Red Sox signed seven players selected in the 2010 draft, including right-handed pitchers Anthony Ranaudo (supplemental 1st round), Brandon Workman (2nd round) and Matthew Price (8th round), shortstops Sean ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-08-18T05:41:26Z)

Five San Francisco 49ers Most Impacted By Brian Westbrook's Signing

It may have taken awhile, but Brian Westbrook is no longer a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers lost Glen Coffee to retirement a year after he entered the league, and finding ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-18T02:49:38Z)

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