SAN DIEGO - San Diego Padres outfielder Seth Smith signed a $13 million contract extension through 2016 after being told by ownership that it is committed to
winning.
Roger Clemens Blue Jays Jersey . The deal was announced before Wednesdays game against Cincinnati. It had been in the works
since before general manager Josh Byrnes was fired on June 22 and it came
together in the last few days. Smith will make $6 million in 2015 and $6.75
million in 2016. The Padres hold a $7 million option in 2017, or a $250,000
buyout. Smith is making $4.5 million this year. He was obtained in an off-season
trade with Oakland. The Padres started the day in third place in the NL West at
37-47, 10 1/2 games behind San Francisco. The Padres havent had a winning season
since 2010, when they won 90 games and still missed the playoffs. Since then San
Diego has had seasons with 91, 86 and 86 losses. Theyre on their third ownership
group since 2009 and the new general manager will be the third since Kevin
Towers was fired late in the 2009 season. "I wouldnt have signed if i didnt
think we could win now," Smith said. "I think this season has been tough but
theres still a lot of season left, theres still a lot of good players here. "Ive
been to the playoffs four times and all four times no one thought any of the
teams would make the playoffs," added Smith, who reached the post-season twice
with Colorado and twice with Oakland. "Ownerships committed to winning and thats
what Im all about. That was my first question: Are we going to try to win and
try to win now? And the answer was. Yes. So I was like, Im in. Assistant GM
A.J. Hinch said talks were "tricky" because of Byrnes firing, but added that
Smiths desire to stay with San Diego and ownerships commitment helped overcome
that. Hinch is one of three people running the "office of the GM" until the
Padres hire a replacement for Byrnes.
Aaron Sanchez Blue Jays Jersey . Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Central. Cincinnati called up
Hamilton and infielder Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville on Monday before
the opener of a four-game series against St.
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reigning national champion Kevin Koe.Fayetteville, AR (SportsNetwork.com) -
After snapping a 17-game SEC losing streak last week, the Arkansas Razorbacks
will try to keep that momentum going on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the
eighth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Ole Miss
was once in the drivers seat in the SEC Western Division after a 7-0 start,
which included a 23-17 victory over Alabama, but it dropped back after suffering
back-to-back losses to LSU (10-7) and Auburn (35-31). The Rebels took their
frustrations out on Presbyterian on Nov. 8 with a 48-0 win, and at 4-2 in the
SEC, they are not eliminated from contention just yet. If the Rebels can win
this game and the Nov. 29 matchup with Mississippi State, and Alabama loses to
Auburn in the Iron Bowl, they would own the head-to-head tiebreaker over both
teams and earn a berth to the SEC Championship Game. Theres so much football
left to be played, Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said. Regardless of what happens
(with the other teams in the SEC West), I want to stay focused on the journey
were on, which to be sitting here ranked in the top 10 or so in the country. For
being in year three, I couldnt be more pleased. With close losses this season to
Alabama (14-13), Texas A&M (35-28 in OT) and Mississippi State (17-10), it
was clear that Arkansas was much better than its record showed, and it proved
that last week by snapping its lengthy league losing streak with an outstanding
home win over LSU, 17-0. I think the great thing about our guys is weve been
through so much that nothing is going to really faze them, Arkansas coach Brett
Bielema said. Theres nothing they havent been through that they can learn from.
We say it all the time: its not what happens, its how you react to what happens.
Weve had some bad things happen to us, but we kept reacting in the right way and
eventually good things were going to happen. Arkansas holds a 32-27 lead in the
all-time series with Ole Miss, although the Rebels won last seasons matchup in
Oxford, 34-24. Ole Miss has a dependable offense that scores 33.4 ppg and
amasses 447.1 ypg, with the efforts spearheaded by its senior leader under
center. Bo Wallace may have fallen off as a dark horse Heisman Trophy candidate
with the Rebels recent losses, but hes still in the midst of an outstanding
season. Hes completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,554 yards with 22
touchdowns to just eight interceptions and has been a factor with his legs as
well with 233 yards and four more scores on the gground.
Marco Estrada Blue Jays Jersey. Although Laquon Treadwell (48 receptions, 632 yards, five TDs) has been lost for the
season with a leg injury, the Rebels have no shortage of receiving talent to
make up for it. Vince Sanders (37 receptions, 647 yards, six TDs) and Cody Core
(32 receptions, 437 yards, five TDs) have been solid out wide, and Evan Engram
(27 receptions, 410 yards, two TDs) is one of the best pass- catching tight ends
in the conference. Several rushers are involved in a ground game that picks up
174.4 ypg, including Jaylen Walton (398 yards, four TDs), Jordan Wilkins (311
yards, TD), ITavious Mathers (264 yards, three TDs) and Mark Dodson (235 yards,
four TDs). The main reason for Ole Miss success this season has been the
excellent play of its defense, which yields just 11.9 ppg and an FBS-low 11.9
ppg The catalyst for a defense that has forced 27 turnovers is Senquez Golson,
whos picked off nine passes while adding another seven pass breakups. (Golson)
has had a phenomenal year, Freeze said. Hes made great plays for us...(Hes)
doing the little things right. Its really pleasing when you see a kid do that
and have success on the field. Other defensive standouts include Mike Hilton (54
tackles, three INTs), Tony Conner (54 tackles, 6.0 TFL, INT) and Marquis Haynes
(6.5 sacks, three FF) Arkansas impressive offense (34.0 ppg, 432.8 ypg) is run
through arguably the nations most prolific running back duo. Jonathan Williams
and Alex Collins have nearly split the workload 50/50 with 155 and 150 carries,
respectively, and the two have put up remarkably similar production. Williams
has 932 yards and Collins 886 yards, and both have scored 11 touchdowns. The
pair combined for only 3.0 yards per carry last week, but each found the end
zone and their combined 34 carries help the Razorbacks control the clock.
Brandon Allen isnt asked to do much under center - hes completing just 58
percent of his passes for 190.5 ypg - but he has accounted for 17 touchdowns
while throwing just five interceptions. The modest receiving corps is led by
Keon Hatcher (34 receptions, 435 yards, three TDs) and Hunter Henry (30
receptions, 417 yards, two TDs). Defensively, Arkansas has more than held its
own by allowing only 22.2 ppg and 340.6 ypg. Martrell Spaight (97 tackles) has
nearly twice as many stops as any of his teammates to go with 6.5 TFL, a sack,
an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Trey Flowers anchors the
defensive line with 11.0 TFL and 3.0 sacks.
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