MATT ALBERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Hey, Hey, Hey, Matt Albers is Back

The Red Sox have re-signed relief pitcher Matt Albers to a one-year $1.075 million contract.  Let's hope it is the first half Matt Albers and not the second half Matt Albers that will pitch for Boston next season.
Via Fenway West  |  December 12, 2011

Matt Albers Giving Red Sox Hope He's Turned Corner, Although Sample Size Small

The Red Sox insisted throughout Matt Albers' struggles that they would not shy away from him, and that he remained a piece of the puzzle. Although it is a very small sample, Albers' recent work has given them some hope that patience has paid off. Albers, who gave up an astounding 23 runs in just 17 innings at one point, has thrown three scoreless, hitless innings over his...
Via NESN.com  |  September 21, 2011

Your Morning Dump...Where Matt Albers wasn't that bad?

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. CSNNE: Francona: Albers didn't pitch as bad as his line suggests Correct me if I am wrong, when a reliever comes in and does not record an out, gives up 3 hits, 2 walks and is credited...
Via Ted's Army  |  May 22, 2011

Theo Epstein: Boston Red Sox Have NOT Released Matt Albers

According to a tweet from Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is refuting a report that the team has released reliever Matt Albers. CSNNE.com’s Maureen Mullen originally reported that the Sox had let Albers go so that he could pitch in Japan, but according to Epstein, the right-hander is still battling for a spot in Boston’s bullpen...
Via Fenway Faithful Report  |  March 23, 2011

Red Sox release RHP Matt Albers

According to a source close to Maureen Mullen, the Boston Red Sox have released right-handed pitcher Matt Albers to allow him to play in Japan. The Red Sox signed Albers in mid-December 2010 after he was non-tendered by the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the month. Albers, 27, was 5-3 with a 4.52 ERA in 62 relief appearances for the Orioles in 2010. Albers had a split contract that...
Via PRO Rumors  |  March 23, 2011

Your Morning Dump...Where Matt Albers is making his case for the roster

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Last winter, though, Albers paid more attention to his nutrition upon returning to his offseason home in Houston. He reported to Orioles camp at a listed weight of 205 pounds. The result: He shaved one run off...
Via Ted's Army  |  March 22, 2011

Red Sox Officially Announce Signing Matt Albers, Send Patterson to Padres

The Boston Red Sox today signed right-handed pitcher Matt Albers to a one-year contract through the 2011 season.  Additionally, the club sent infielder/outfielder Eric Patterson to the San Diego Padres, completing the December 6 trade in which the Red Sox acquired first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein...
Via The Biz of Baseball  |  December 16, 2010

Sox kicking tires on Matt Albers

Matt Albers is the latest name thrown into the Sox bullpen search merry-go-round: The Red Sox are considering reliever Matt Albers as a depth signing, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.  We've seen Boston linked to most high-profile relievers, but Albers would likely be signed cheaply. Albers, 28 in January, posted a 4.52 ERA, 5.8 K/9, 4.0 BB...
Via Ted's Army  |  December 14, 2010

The Crystal Ball 2011: Matt Albers

Just ahead of the Thursday night deadline to tender contracts to arbitration eligible players, I thought I should take my first (and possibly last) look through the Crystal Ball at Oriole reliever Matt Albers. Before the 2010 season, I was still a supporter of Albers. I loved his stuff and thought he would eventually learn to control it. I was wrong. After a horrid April, I was the...
Via Dempsey's Army  |  December 01, 2010

Has Matt Albers Turned a Corner?

Orioles fans are wondering if Matt Albers, based on his last few outings, has finally turned himself into a decent relief pitcher.I was strongly on the Albers bandwagon at the beginning of the season but have since jumped off. My analysis at this point is that while Albers has very good stuff, he can't throw it for strikes. When he takes a little off to improve his control, he...
Via Dempsey's Army  |  September 08, 2010
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