November 20, Part II

Nummelin back to Swiss League?

There have been several reports in Swiss publications saying that Minnesota Wild defenseman Petteri Nummelin has asked out of his contract so he can return to Europe. Wild Assistant GM Tom Lynn commented that "I have spoken to Petteri directly, and not only is he uninterested in returning to Europe, he believes he will contribute to a run at a memorable season here in Minnesota". The 34 year-old Played for Davos of the Swiss A League from 1997-2000 before being taken in the fifth round of the 2000 entry draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, and after one season in Ohio returned to the Swiss A league playing 2001-2006 for Lugano. In 66 games over the last two years for the Wild, Nummelin has netted 3 goals and 24 assists.


Baseball Notes

The Boston Red Sox reached a preliminary agreement with World Series MVP Mike Lowell. The deal is reportedly worth $37.5 million over three-years.

Tom Glavine is back for a second go-around in Atlanta after signing a one-year $8 million contract. The 41 year-old spent his first 16 years with the Braves before signing with the New York Mets in 2002, and had said he would have retired if things hadn't worked out with Atlanta.

The Chicago White Sox received Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabera from the Anaheim Angeles in exchange for pitcher Jon Garland. The trade comes 12 days after the White Sox re-signed shortstop Juan Uribe to a one-year $4.5 million contract.

Speaking of the White Sox, free agent center fielder Torri Hunter reportedly will meet with the south-siders.

The Mets finalized a four-year $25 million deal with second baseman Luis Castillo, that was pending on the former Twin passing passing his physical.

San Diego finalized their one-year $10 million contract that 41 year-old Greg Maddux agreed to two weeks ago.


Goldy gets Verbal Commitments

The University of Minnesota football team landed three verbal commitments Monday, which includes four-star junior quarterback Traye Simmons who played at College of the Sequoias (California) and he had received offers from Florida and California among other schools. The Gophers also received verbal commitments from two-star running back Maurice Greer of Garden City (Kansas) Community College and two-star athlete DaJon McKnight of Dallas Skyline High School. McKnight is the third Skyline player to commit to Minnesota for the 2008 class..


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