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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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MLB.com: Padres part ways with Edmonds
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MLB.com: Padres part ways with Edmonds 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. “It’s just not happening for him statistically,” Padres manager Bud Black said Thursday before a 5-4 loss to the Braves ended a 2-7 road trip, leaving the reeling Padres with a 12-23 record and in last place in the National League West. Edmonds, 37, was hitting just .178 with 24 strikeouts in 90 at-bats. ... The Padres have recalled ...
Edmonds About to Become a Cub?
A Hundred Next Years —
Both Dave Van Dyck in the Tribune and Gordon Wittenmyer in the Sun-Times have written that the Cubs are considering signing veteran centerfielder Jim Edmonds once he clears waivers on Wednesday. Felix Pie would presumably be sent down to Iowa to create roster room for Edmonds, who was released by the Padres this past weekend after hitting .178 in 90 AB's. According to Wittenmyer's article on Monday... "...multiple Cubs sources said the team plans to pursue Edmonds, and one said Edmonds has told his agent to talk to no one before he talks to the Cubs." A four-time All-Star, Edmonds played six season with the Angels, ...
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Hooray?
His agent, Paul Cohen, said that Edmonds, a 16-year veteran, wants to continue playing.
"Obviously it has been a real bad three weeks for him," Cohen told FOXSports.com. "He wishes he would have played better for the fans and the ...
Padres part ways with Edmonds
sandiego.padres.mlb.com 5/9/2008 — SAN DIEGO -- 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. "It's just not happening for him ...
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www3.signonsandiego.com 5/9/2008 — 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 ...
