ERICK ALMONTE RUMORS

In a Twitter announcement, the Milwaukee Brewers have said that they will invite infielder Erick Almonte to the team's Major League Spring Training Camp. The 32-year-old Almonte, has not played in the big leagues since 2003 with the New York Yankees.  He's played 39 career Major League games (mostly at shortstop) and has a lifetime .269/.327/.365 average. ]]>

Before there was Cody Ransom there was Erick Almonte, a younger inexperienced player who is starting the season with the Yankees filling some pretty big shoes. In 2003, Almonte was a relatively unknown player until an collision at third base with Toronto catcher Ken Huckabe separated Derek Jeter’s shoulder early that season causing him to miss [...]

Before there was Cody Ransom there was Erick Almonte, a younger inexperienced player who is starting the season with the Yankees filling some pretty big shoes. In 2003, Almonte was a relatively unknown player until an collision at third base with Toronto catcher Ken Huckabe separated Derek Jeter’s shoulder early that season causing him to miss [...]

Toledo 13 Pawtucket 5Clete Thomas went 3 for 3 with a walk, a homer and 5 RBI. Erick Almonte doubled and homered. Derek Wathan had 3 hits. Chris Lambert struck out 8 and allowed 4 runs in 6 innings. Clay Rapada allowed a couple hits and a homer in 1 inning. Erie [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tigers Minor League Wrap 7-19-08: a no-no for Porcello", url: "http...

Toledo 6 Columbus 4 Erick Almonte was the star tonight with a 3 for 4 night including 2 doubles. Timo Perez added a homer and a walk. Lauren Gagnier fanned 6 and walked 2 allowing 2 runs in 6 innings. Francisco Cruceta allowed an unearned run in 1.2 innings fanning 2. Akron 6 Erie [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tigers Minor League Wrap 6-30-08", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog...