January 27, 2012

Cardinals lose Ludwick, gain Westbrook

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick, shown in his last at bat with the club in the tenth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, 2010, was dealt in a three-team trade UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick, shown in his last at bat with the club in the tenth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, 2010, was dealt in a three-team trade UPI/Bill Greenblatt

The St. Louis Cardinals have completed a three-way deal just before the tradiing deadline that brings them another starting pitcher but costs them a former all-star outfielder.

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Missouri joins the Navy

The USS Missouri is officially a United States Navy Ship. Hour-long ceremonies at the Naval Submarine Base New London (CT) have transferred the ship from being PCU 780 (Pre Commissioning Unit) to being SSN780, the USS Missouri.

You can watch a recording of the full ceremony by clicking on the USS Missouri tag on the upper right corner of this web page.

AUDIO: Commissioning orders (12 min)

Rams And Bradford Agree To Record Deal

While an official annoucement is expected sometime later today, several sources are reporting that the St. Louis Rams and number one overall draft pick Sam Bradford have come to terms on a contract.  It is a six year, 78 million dollar deal that will pay Bradford 50 million dollars in guaranteed money, which is an NFL record. [Read more...]

Chiefs Sign Top Pick Berry

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the team has signed first round draft pick safety Eric Berry.  The deal is reportedly for six years and will pay Berry 60 million dollars.  [Read more...]

Chiefs, Hunt Family Dedicate Founder’s Plaza

Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Hunt family and the Chiefs organization officially dedicated the Founder’s Plaza at the New Arrowhead on Friday. Providing the entrance to the north side of the stadium, the open-air plaza shows Hunt’s legacy as a founding father of American sports and welcomes fans to the New Arrowhead. [Read more...]