BRAD HAWPE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Brad Hawpe happy to be home, ready to bid for Rangers' roster spot

BURLESON -- In the past, Brad Hawpe traveled to Denver or San Diego for an off-season appearance, and didn't mind it. This year, though, Hawpe enjoyed only making a short drive from his Westlake home to Burleson on Friday night for the second-to-last stop of the Rangers Winter Caravan.
Via Star Telegram  |  9 days ago

Rangers sign 1B-OF Brad Hawpe to minor league deal

The Texas Rangers signed veteran first baseman and outfielder Brad Hawpe to a minor league contract. The Rangers announced Friday that they are also inviting the Fort Worth, Texas, native to their major league camp this spring. The 32-year-old alumnus of LSU and Boswell High School in the Fort Worth suburb of Saginaw batted .231 with four homers and 19 RBIs in 62 games with the...
Via AP on Fox  |  24 days ago

Hawpe signs minor-league deal with Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas The Texas Rangers have signed Brad Hawpe to a minor-league deal. Hawpe, who can play first base and the outfield, should provide the Rangers extra insurance should first baseman Mitch Moreland be slowed by his right wrist surgery. Hawpe, who attended Saginaw Boswell High School, will go to spring training with the Rangers. Hawpe was an All-Star for Colorado in...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  24 days ago

Rangers ink Texas native Hawpe

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers have signed Brad Hawpe to a minor-league deal. Hawpe, who can play first base and the outfield, should provide the Rangers extra insurance should first baseman Mitch Moreland be slowed by his right wrist surgery. Hawpe, who attended Saginaw Boswell High School, will go to spring training with the Rangers. Hawpe was an All-Star for Colorado...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  24 days ago

San Diego Padres officially sign Brad Hawpe to 1 year deal

Per a team press release, the San Diego Padres have officially signed Brad Hawpe to a one-year deal. The Associated Press first reported the side agreed to a deal on December 24, 2010. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated was the first to report that the deal was close on December 23, 2010. The 31-year old, split time with the Rockies and the Rays in 2010. He hit a total of .245 with...
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 03, 2011

Rays Turn A $3 Million Profit Off Of Brad Hawpe

Brad Hawpe has signed a one-year deal with the Padres. As a type B free agent, the Rays will receive a compensation pick between the first and second round next year. The Rays picked up Hawpe after he was released by the Rockies. For 15 games and 46 plate appearances, the Rays paid Hawpe approximately $70K for the final month of the season. Hawpe gave the Rays seven hits, including...
Via Rays Index  |  December 27, 2010

Padres agree to one-year deal with Brad Hawpe

According to two people close to the Associated Press, the San Diego Padres and Brad Hawpe have agreed to a one-year contract. The deal is pending a physical. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated was the first to report that the deal was close on December 23, 2010. A source close to PRO Rumors also confirmed that Hawpe had interest in San Diego. The 31-year old, split time with the Rockies...
Via PRO Rumors  |  December 24, 2010

Padres Close to Signing Former All-Star Brad Hawpe

Source: YardBarker.com The San Diego Padres are close to signing former Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe to play first base. Hawpe was an All-Star in 2009, but struggled with his bat in 2010. Hawpe is a career .279 hitter and averages 20+ home runs a season. Hawpe has only started 8 games at 1B in his major league career. The last time he played the position regularly was...
Via Chicken Friars  |  December 23, 2010

Weekend Update ... Cubs Interested in Brandon Webb and Hawpe-ing on Rumors

With the Thanksgiving holiday in the rearview mirror, the Cubs should announce Larry Rothschild's replacement over the next week. Mark Riggins, the Cubs minor league pitching coordinator, is the favorite to land the gig. Lester Strode (Cubs Bullpen Coach), Mike Mason (I-Cubs Pitching Coach) and Dennis Lewellyn (Smokies Pitching Coach) are the other known candidates and were expected...
Via Chicago Cubs Online  |  November 28, 2010

Brad Hawpe Rumors: Texas Rangers need an outfielder

Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe is looking for employment, and he could end up with the Texas Rangers. Here’s why: He’s from the area. Hawpe played at Fort Worth Boswell High School. He has a relationship with Rangers’ hitting coach Clint Hurdle, his former manager with the Rockies. The Rangers need an outfield replace for Nelson Cruz who can’t come off the...
Via PRO Rumors  |  August 21, 2010
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