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Roundup Padres new stadium to be called Petco ParkPosted: Wednesday January 22, 2003 4:31 PMUpdated: Wednesday January 22, 2003 9:50 PM SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Padres' new ballpark will be called PETCO Park after the pet supply company agreed Wednesday to a naming rights deal reportedly worth more than $60 million over 22 years. PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc., is a nationwide retailer of pet supplies that was founded in San Diego in 1965. The ballpark is scheduled to be completed by opening day 2004. "PETCO is a very important and desirable new corporate partner for the Padres for a number of reasons," team owner John Moores said. "We share a commitment to the San Diego community and a focus on family values. If there is any pastime that is as American as baseball, it is caring for the family pets, so this is the perfect partnership for two San Diego institutions."
White Sox add White to relief corpsCHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox bolstered their bullpen Wednesday, signing right-handed reliever Rick White to a one-year, $750,000 deal. White will make $600,000 this season, and the club has a $1.3 million option with a $150,000 buyout for 2004. He can make an additional $150,000 in performance bonuses, getting $50,000 each if he pitches in 60, 65, and 70 games. White split the season between Colorado and St. Louis, going 5-7 with a 4.31 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 61 games. But he was 3-1 with a 0.82 ERA and seven holds in 20 games for the Cardinals, and allowed just 16 baserunners. White is a career 27-38 with a 3.97 ERA in seven seasons with Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, the New York Mets, Colorado and St. Louis.
Commissioner's office lays off 10 percent of staffNEW YORK -- The commissioner's office laid off about 20 employees on Wednesday, approximately 10 percent of major league baseball's central staff. "We have been saying all along that like most industries, ours is affected by the economy," said Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer. "Clubs have been addressing it with their own personnel. We addressed it here today." The commissioner's office and Major League Baseball Productions had about 225 employees before the layoffs. Baseball's Internet company, MLB Advanced Media, employs about 125 more people. It made layoffs earlier during the offseason, DuPuy said.
Giants invite 17 non-roster players to campSAN FRANCISCO -- Right-handers Mike Johnson and Brian Powell were among 17 players invited to spring training Wednesday by the San Francisco Giants. Also invited were right-handers Boof Bonser, David Cash, Luis Estrella and Jesse Foppert; left-hander Joe Horgan; catchers Alberto Castillo, John Pachot and Guillermo Rodriguez; infielders Jamie Athas, Angel Chavez, Carlos Mendoza and Joe Vitiello; and outfielders Todd Linden, Adam Shabala and Brian Simmons.
Rockies sign Garces to minor-league contractDENVER -- The Colorado Rockies signed right-handed reliever Rich Garces to a minor league contract Wednesday and invited him to spring training. Garces spent the last three seasons with the Boston Red Sox. He has a 3.47 ERA in 269 career appearances. The Rockies have invited 15 non-roster players to camp, including eight pitchers, three catchers, three infielders and one outfielder. Spring training begins Feb. 14 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz.
Rays sign Fabregas to minor league dealST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed catcher Jorge Fabregas to a minor league contract Wednesday with an invitation to the team's spring training camp. Fabregas split last season with Anaheim and Milwaukee, batting .181 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 65 games. The Brewers acquired Fabregas and two minor leaguers from the Angels in July for catcher Sal Fasano and outfielder Alex Ochoa. Fabregas is a career .241 hitter with 23 homers and 211 RBIs.
If he's added to the major league roster, Fabregas would get a split contract that would pay him $350,000 if he is in the big leagues for the entire season. he also could earn $150,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 for 100 plate appearances, and $1,000 for each plate appearance from 101 to 200.
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