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Edmonds is released by Padres

The Sacrifice Bunt: A San Diego Padres Blog found this 5/9/2008 on www3.signonsandiego.com

The Padres this afternoon released center fielder Jim Edmonds and recalled outfielder Jody Gerut from Triple-A Portland. Edmonds, 37, was hitting .178 (16-for-90) in 26 games for the Padres with two doubles, one homer and six RBI. An eight-time Gold Glove winner and four-time All-Star, Edmonds also had played below expectations in center. The Padres acquired Edmonds, along with cash ...