JASON GRILLI RUMORS & GOSSIP

Wait...the "Other" Jason Grilli?

A few months ago, one of my favorite guys on the interwebs, Paul "Sully" Sullivan posted his "All Nope... Not THAT One Team".  Basically, it was a roster of players who share the names of other famous people.And if the modern day king of shedding light on the "things that make you go hmmm" makes a sequel...I'd like to add Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Jason Grilli to the list.Here...
Via Hall of Very Good  |  January 02, 2012

Non-Tender Deadline Updates: Jason Grilli Signs

With the midnight non-tender deadline fast approaching, I'll update this post through the night as we figure out who the Pirates do and don't offer contracts to. We already know that Jose Veras has been traded to the Brewers for Casey McGehee, who will presumably be tendered.We also know that the Pirates signed Jason Grilli to a one-year/$1.1 million deal. Grilli, you'...
Via WHYGAVS?  |  December 12, 2011

Jason Grilli agrees to $1.1M contract

tweeted: That means Grilli is back for 2012, avoiding arbitration at a pretty fair price for both sides. Grilli quickly became a fan favorite and pitched well with the Bucs, so it’s good to see him back. We’re still waiting on updates for the other arbitration eligible players. ©2011 Raise the Jolly Roger. All Rights Reserved..
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!  |  December 12, 2011

Pirates Agree to Deal With Jason Grilli

Ben Nicholson-Smith of MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a pre-arbitration deal with relief pitcher Jason Grilli for $1.1 M.  The deal is about $300 K more than the MLBTR estimate for Grilli.  The Pirates acquired Grilli from Philadelphia last year due to a clause in Grilli’s contract that said the Phillies had to release him if another team...
Via Pirates Prospects  |  December 12, 2011

Pirates sign veteran reliever Jason Grilli

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent veteran reliever Jason Grilli on Thursday to bolster their bullpen for the stretch drive. The 34-year-old right-hander is 18-18 with two saves and a 4.74 ERA in 238 career games with five major league teams. Grilli went 4-1 with three saves and a 1.93 ERA while pitching for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the Philadelphia Phillies' organization...
Via Fox Sports  |  July 21, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire RHP Jason Grilli

According to, well, Jason Grilli, the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Jason Grilli. The 34-year-old Michigan native was pitching for Philadelphia’s AAA affiliate Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs when the Pirates made him an offer to be placed on their major league roster. Due to a clause in Grilli’s contract, if Grilli received a major league contract...
Via Buccos Buzz  |  July 20, 2011

The Phils signed Jason Grilli to a Minor League Contract.

Yesterday, the Phils signed veteran right-hander Jason Grilli to a Minor League Contract. Grilli, in eight major league seasons, had an 18-18 record with a 4.74 ERA in 223 appearances. He has last thrown a pitch in the Majors in 2009, when he pitched for the Colorado Rockies and the Texas Rangers, with a combine record of 2-3 with an ERA of 5.32 in 52 appearances. Grilli did not...
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  February 01, 2011

Grilli interested in going to Philadelphia

Veteran reliever Jason Grilli said earlier today through his Twitter account, that he's “FIRED UP about the City of Brotherly Love!”. He also added that he is ready to go. The 34-year old Grilli, played for the last time in the Majors in 2009. He was 2-3 with a 5.32 ERA in 45.2 innings throughout 52 games with the Rangers and Rockies combined. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  January 30, 2011

Jim Leyland Unleashes F Bomb Tirade

The audio from his blowup Tues afternoon in response to the comments former pitcher Jason Grilli made
Via The World of Isaac  |  May 20, 2008

One Picture To Sum Up Detroit's Joy

Check out this photo of well-prepared Jason Grilli in the dugout after today's Yankees whoopin. This sums up the celebration in Detroit for me. I've never seen anything like that for a World Series, let alone a division series!
Via The Futon Report  |  October 08, 2006
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