TORONTO -- Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred remains optimistic that a new collective bargaining agreement will be reached before the free-agent signing period begins following this years World Series.Speaking before the Blue Jays hosted the Baltimore Orioles in Tuesdays American League wild card game, Manfred said he hoped teams would be operating under the terms of a new agreement when free agency begins. Currently, teams have five days after the World Series to make qualifying offers to their free agents. Players are free to sign with new teams six days after the World Series ends.The last time around, in 2011, we actually extended a couple of deadlines in the free agent market in order to allow us to finish up, Manfred said. I do think there is a natural deadline there, the idea of operating under the new agreement is an appealing one so lets hope we do it again.The current CBA, in place since November, 2011, expires on December 2. Anfernee Simons Jersey . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. Robert Williams Jersey . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. http://www.cheapjerseysauthenticnba.us/ . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases. Issuf Sanon Jersey . -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. Keita Bates-Diop Jersey . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Arsenal Ladies have completed the signing of Germany international Josephine Henning from Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old defender, who has spent the past two seasons in France, previously had spells at FFC Turbine Potsdam and Wolfsburg in the Frauen-Bundesliga. Henning is a three-time Womens Champions League winner, having lifted the trophy in 2010, 2013 and 2014, and won four Frauen-Bundesliga titles during her time in Germany.Henning also helped Germany to the UEFA Womens Championship in 2013 and Ladies manager Pedro Martinez Losa said: Josie has enjoyed a fantastic career and brings with her the experience of succeeding at the very highest level ffor both club and country.ddddddddddddShe has all the attributes of a top defender and we are very pleased to welcome her to Arsenal.Henning becomes Arsenal Ladies fourth signing of the closed transfer season following the arrivals of Danielle Van de Donk, Fara Williams and Katie McCabe. Also See: Arsenal video Arsenal fixtures Get a ￡10 free bet! Arsenal stats Transfer Centre Play Fantasy Football Get a day pass Live on Sky cheap falcons jerseys cheap ravens jerseys cheap bills jerseys cheap bears jerseys cheap bengals jerseys cheap cowboys jerseys cheap lions jerseys cheap texans jerseys cheap colts jerseys cheap jaguars jerseys cheap chiefs jerseys cheap rams jerseys cheap dolphins jerseys cheap vikings jerseys cheap saints jerseys cheap giants jerseys cheap jets jerseys cheap eagles jerseys cheap steelers jerseys cheap 49ers jerseys ' ' '