GABE KAPLER RUMORS & GOSSIP

Gabe Kapler, top Jewish ex-Major Leaguers join Israel World Baseball Classic bid

JERUSALEM - Three Jewish former major leaguers have joined Israel's bid for the 2013 World Baseball Classic, a...
Via Boston Herald Sports  |  November 10, 2011

Kapler Deal Official, Arbitration Updates

The minor league deal between Gabe Kapler and the Dodgers is official, according to Dylan Hernandez. He also gets an invite to spring training.Hernandez is also reporting that the Dodgers and Chad Billingsley avoided arbitration today, reaching a one year $6.275MM deal.Ken Gurnick rounds us off today with some arbitration figures that were exchanged today.James Loney filed for $5...
Via Dodgers Rumors  |  January 19, 2011

Dodgers officially sign Gabe Kapler to a Minor League deal

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers have officially signed veteran outfielder Gabe Kapler to a Minor League deal. The deal will include an invitation to the Major League Spring Training. The 34-year old Kapler played 59 games in 2010 with the Rays. He hit .210/.288/.290 with 2 HR's and 14 RBI's. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 18, 2011

Dodgers close to a Minor League deal with Gabe Kapler

In a Tweet by the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez, he mentions the Dodgers are close to signing Gabe Kapler to a Minor League deal. The 35-year-old Gabe Kapler hit .210/.288/.290 with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs in 59 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010. Kapler has experience in all three outfield positions, so he can give the Dodgers the depth that they need. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 17, 2011

What Happened To Gabe Kapler?

On August 16, the Rays needed a roster spot for Carlos Pena who was coming off the DL. Gabe Kapler walked into the trainer’s room and came out with a sprained ankle and a trip to the DL. Many (including us) assumed that “sprained ankle” was code for “sprained left roster spot,” and that he would return on September 1 when rosters expanded. But September 1 came and went...
Via Rays Index  |  October 04, 2010

Tampa Bay Rays put Gabe Kapler on disabled list, activate Carlos Peña

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Via TampaBay.com  |  August 16, 2010

Paradox! Rays' Kapler bats against pitcher he managed in minors

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Gabe Kapler(notes) traveled through time, in a way, when he retired as a player, became a manager in the minor leagues for a season, and then returned to the majors to play again.But one of the risks of time travel, as any fan of "Back To The Future" could tell you, is interacting with an earlier version of yourself. Such a paradox could rupture the fabric...
Via Big League Stew  |  July 07, 2010

Ruggiano Called up After Kapler Lands On DL

Justin Ruggiano was called up after Gabe Kapler landed on the 15-day DL with a hip flexor strain. Prior to being called up, Ruggiano was hitting .291 with four home runs, 19 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases in 44 games. He did suffer from a bicpes problem that had him on the bench for a couple of weeks but are still decent numbers in the mean time. Ruggiano hasn’t played in the majors...
Via Rayhawk Review  |  June 15, 2010

Phils Eyeing Outfield Depth

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies are interested in right-handed outfielder Gabe Kapler.When I first read the report, my first thought was that it was merely a PR move, aimed at softening the blow to all of the female fans who like to sit in left field and enjoy... ...
Via Balls, Sticks & Stuff  |  January 09, 2009

Gabe Kapler returns to Boston

Before NESN and ESPN and the Globe make their stupid 'Welcome Back Kapler' jokes, and play the theme song from 'Welcome Back Kotter;' I'm going to do it. No but seriously, Kapler is back, unfortunately it's with the Brewers. I was always a fan of his when he played for the Sox because he played his heart out every single time he stepped on the field and despite being capable...
Via Sox Addict  |  May 16, 2008
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