JOE CREDE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Despite back pain, Crede made an impact

Joe Crede hasn't officially retired, but the former White Sox third baseman understands he's not likely to get back on the playing field. Instead, after three painful back surgeries, Crede is happy being able to spend quality time with his family.
Via mlb.com  |  10 days ago

Joe Crede becomes free agent

For unknown reasons, infielder Joe Crede has decided to become a free agent, according to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post.  The Colorado Rockies reported earlier today that Crede decided to not report to camp. The 33-year-old was signed by the Rockies on January 19 to a Minor League deal by the Rockies with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.  He had missed all of the...
Via PRO Rumors  |  February 17, 2011

The Colorado Rockies sign Joe Crede

The Rockies have signed 29-year old righty swinging 3B Joe Crede to a minor league deal. Crede did not play last season because he didn’t find a deal he thought was worth taking. Crede played in 90 games for the Twins in 2009 and he was 75 of 333 (.225 avg, .703 OPS) with 42 runs scored, 15 homers and 48 RBIs. Crede has now played in 888 games in his first 10 years in the...
Via Rockies Locker  |  January 20, 2011

On Joe Crede...

The biggest question remaining for the Minnesota Twins this off-season, outside of the Joe Mauer contract situation, is what to do at third base. Second base too is a gaping hole as December nears an end, but the team has several in-house options to fill the void if only they can put someone next to shortstop J.J. Hardy on the left side of the infield. With half the options joining...
Via Twins Territory  |  December 28, 2009

The Market for Joe Crede?

Yet another tough break for free agent to be Joe Crede, who will undergo yet another back surgery this offseason:"Crede, out for the season, said the procedure by Dr. Andrew Dossett, a Dallas orthopedist, will remove fluid from a herniated disk that is impeding on a nerve. Crede expects to have the operation Friday. The date will be finalized Monday."It's something...
Via Jorge Says No  |  September 21, 2009

Ump Pushes Magglio Ordonez

Joe Crede hit a dramatic game-winning grand slam for the Twins in the 13th inning to help Minnesota beat the Tigers 14-10 on Wednesday night. But Crede’s slam took a back seat to an incident during the seventh inning when Detroit’s Magglio Ordonez argued a called third strike, then became angered when umpire Paul Schreiber [...]
Via The Scores Report  |  May 14, 2009

Joe Crede Looks to Make Full Recovery from Herniated Disc Problems

Herniated discs in the lumbar spine are a common sports injury, notably suffered by new Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede. The doctors from the Rocky Mountain Pain Center in Denver break down the symptoms, treatment, and rehab for herniated disc injuries and analyze Joe Crede's history of herniated disc problems and his prognosis moving forward.
Via Midwest Sports Fans  |  March 02, 2009

Crede leaves Sox for Twinkies

Joe Crede and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a deal. Crede who has been injury prone the last couple of seasons had drawn serious interest from the San Fransisco Giants in addition to the Twins. Crede, 30, hit 30 home runs as recently as 2006 but has battled injuries limiting him to 47 and 97 [...]
Via Tireball.com  |  February 21, 2009

Twins Inspect Joe Crede's Damaged Goods

Having so far spurned a low-ball offer from the San Francisco Giants, free agent third baseman Joe Crede now is marketing his wares for the Minnesota Twins at Fort Myers, Fla.So far, Crede looks good in workouts, but buyer beware!Crede's declaration to Twins manager Ron Gardenhire that he is ...
Via MLB Rumors  |  February 14, 2009

Twins Still In On Crede

The Twins are still interested in free agent third baseman Joe Crede, who is expected to sign within the next two weeks. 'There are some within the organization that would like the Twins to take a chance, but there are some who think it is too big of a risk.' Crede hit .248 with 17 HR in 97 games for the White Sox last season, but battled injuries along the way. If healthy...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors  |  February 04, 2009
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.