Lange to return as Penguins broadcaster
After months of silence, Mike Lange has agree to a one-year contract to return as the Penguins’ radio play-by-play broadcaster. Lange will team up with color analyst Phil Bourque for the second consecutive season.
Thursday Morning Rumors
Locked up, they won’t let me outI turn on the news this morning and they make it sound like Jordan Staal and his entourage pulled a Pac-Man Jones. KDKA’s headline durng the morning news: “Big trouble for the Penguins Jordan Staal.” Talk about making a big deal out of nothing. With a possible year long suspension to Jordan Staal for his underage, Ray Shero is exploring all possibilites. Shero has already spoke to Mario Lemieux’s agent about Mario coming out of retirement to make up for the loss of Jordan Staal. Although talks are only in the preliminary stages, the Penguins offer to Lemieux is believed to be a 1 year deal worth 4 million with incentives. The Penguins have
Long term Extension for Fleury?
I have been reporting for the past two months the Penguins and Marc Andre Fleury are expected to work on a long term extension sometime in August. Might want to holf off on a Fleury press conference just yet. According to a source, the Penguins are going to take a wait and see approach as they seem intent on waiting until after the 07-08 season to sign Fleury long term. Some in the organization believe right now is the time to lock up Fleury long term, while others including Ray Shero would like to wait until next summer. This season is going to be a big year for Marc Andre Fleury. I for one believe the Penguins are making a
Latest Rumors
Just a visit.As i posted yesterday, John Clayton is reporting quarterback Aaron Brooks visited the Steelers facility over the weekend and the Steelers are interested in Brooks as the teams 3rd quarterback. I asked Ed Bouchette about the Brooks rumor and according to Bouchette, he doesn’t see the Steelers signing Brooks Jays GM denies rumorsToronto Blue Jays GM .P. Ricciardi says forget about the Jays trading for Wilson. ‚ÄúWe have no interest in Jack Wilson, absolutely no interest in Jack Wilson. None,‚Äù he said. ‚ÄúI have Jack Wilson. I have John McDonald”. UFA WildcardDanny Markov, currently the top defenseman available in free agency is holding out for a 3 yr deal worth 10-11 million according to sources. Since the start
Training camp notes
Morning Session: To sum up the morning session, there was plenty of hitting and intensity. According to people i have talked to, James Harrison looked phenomenal in the morning session. He was very impressive in the 1 on 1 drills according to my sources. The surprise of the morning session was undrafted running back Gary Russlle. Russlle is a long shot to make the squad but caught every ones attention with his pass blocking skills and the ability to pick up blitzes. He is a strong candidate for the practice squad. I was told Linebacker Lamar Woodley was impressive and in one instance absolutely ran over Najeh Davinport in a 1 on 1 drill. Woodley is listed as a OLB
Recap of the latest rumors and News
Steelers, Polamalu agree to 5 year extensionTroy Polamalu has signed a five-year contract worth $33 million, making him the highest-paid Steeler and highest-paid safety in the NFL. It is believed Polamalu will receive up to 15,375,000 million in guaranteed money. Steelers interested in Aaron BrooksAccording to John Clayton, the Steelers recently had quarterback Aaron Brooks in for a visit. The Steelers are interested in bringing Brooks in as the #3 quarterback and possibly battle Charlie Batch for the backup job. A source has told me, the coaching staff are leery about Charlie Batch fitting into the Steelers 4 wide scheme. Ed Bouchette told me he can’t see them bringing Aaron Brooks in. Four teams inquire about Solomon TorresThe Detroit Tigers,
Steelers interested in Aaron Brooks
According to John Clayton, the Steelers recently had quarterback Aaron Brooks in for a visit. The Steelers are interested in bringing Brooks in as the #3 quarterback and possibly battle Charlie Batch for the backup job. A source has told me, the coaching staff are leery about Charlie Batch fitting into the Steelers 4 wide scheme.
Steelers, Polamalu agree to 5 year extension
Polamalu the Games Highest Paid SafetyTroy Polamalu has signed a five-year contract worth $33 million, making him the highest-paid Steeler and highest-paid safety in the NFL. It is believed Polamalu will receive up to 15,375,000 million in guaranteed money. With Polamalu slated to make around $2.85 million this season, the extension will net him slightly more than $30 million over the ensuing four years. From the Steelers’ standpoint, they will keep one of the best safeties and one of the best playmakers in the league under contract for $6.6 million until 2011.
Pirate Rumors
Today, John Perrotto of the Beaver County Times speculated the Pirates are looking to move right-hander Ian Snell in a trade for a power hitter. Reportedly, the Pirates top targets are Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and Braves catcher/first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia according to Perrotta First off Ian Snell is not going anywhere. According to a source, this report is totally false. The Pirates have told General Managers around the league Ian Snell, Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Capps are untouchable. Regarding Matt Kemp, I have been told the Dodgers are not going to trade Kemp under any circumstances especially not for Ian Snell. Snell is a very good pitcher but Matt Kemp is a 22yr old outfielder whose going to be
The Latest Gossip
Updated 7:05: The Steelers have signed first round pick Lawrence Timmons to a 5 year deal. A anonymous source has revealed the Penguins have held discussions with defenseman David Tanabe within the past week. The anonymous source says a offer has been made from the Penguins and a decision is expected back from Tanabe this week. “We should hear by Wednesday if Tanabe will accept this offer”, according to the anonymous source. The Penguins offer to Tanabe is believed to be a 1 year deal worth 900K. The Boston Bruins have inquired about defenseman Mark Eaton It’s been speculated for weeks that Troy Polamalu is expected to agree to a long term extension this week. Polamalu is seeking to become