Padres Release Former All-Star Edmonds

 
The Padres release former All Star and Gold Glove center fielder Jim Edmonds on Friday after his batting average dips to .178. [link]

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The Padres decided to sever ties with Jim Edmonds on Friday, releasing the 37-year-old, eight-time Gold Glove winner after he struggled offensively and defensively during the first month of the season.
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Jim Edmonds’ outstanding career may have reached its nadir. The 8-time Gold Glove winner and 4-time all-star was released by the San Diego Padres on Friday . Edmonds, 37, was acquired in the offseason from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange ...
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Walkoff Walk Breaking News: Jim Edmonds Released

Breaking news: the San Diego Padres have released veteran outfielder Jim Edmonds after just 26 games. Edmonds was batting just .178 and was as slow as molasses in center field. Let the Chase Headley era commence! (we owe a Coke to Gaslamp Ball )
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Padres Release Jim Edmonds

The San Diego Padres released Jim Edmonds and have called up Jody Gerut to replace him on the 25-man roster.
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