MIKE CAMERON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Platooning Cameron and Ankiel: A Capital Idea

The Washington Nationals have been making headlines lately with big such as trading for Gio Gonzalez and getting a one-year deal with Edwin Jackson. They were even rumored to be in on the Prince Fielder sweepstakes. Some of the Nationals’ other moves understandably have garnered less attention, such as minor-league deals for veteran outfielders Mike Cameron and (more recently...
Via Fangraphs  |  7 days ago
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Mike Cameron is so old...

[insert your own punchline here. Or use the #MikeCameronIsSoOld hastag. We'll stick with the one about Mike Cameron and Ted Lerner attending grade school together.] There's Mike Cameron in the video above, dumping beer on a fan's head after the Brewers clinched the Wild Card in 2008. Certainly, Nats fans felt like drinking on Monday afternoon when news of Mike...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  December 19, 2011
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Nationals sign OF Cameron to minor league deal

Veteran outfielder Mike Cameron has signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that includes an invitation to spring training. The 39-year-old spent last season splitting time with the Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins. He hit just .203 with nine homers and 27 RBIs. Cameron, an All-Star in 2001, made a name for himself with his defensive play in the outfield...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 19, 2011
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Mike Cameron agrees to minor league deal with Nats

Outfielder Mike Cameron has agreed to a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals and an invitation to spring training. The Nationals announced the deal Monday. Cameron, who turns 39 in January, split last season between the Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins. He had a .203 batting average, .285 on-base percentage, nine homers and 27 RBIs in 237 at-bats. For his career...
Via Fox Sports  |  December 19, 2011
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Cameron reportedly in airplane incident

If the timing of the Florida Marlins' release of veteran outfielder Mike Cameron seemed odd, a report Wednesday offered an explanation. Cameron, a 38-year-old former All-Star, was released late Monday night following the Marlins' victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Miami Herald website reported Wednesday that the move followed Cameron's verbal altercation with a flight...
Via Fox Sports  |  September 14, 2011
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Cameron released after confrontation

The Marlins parted ways with veteran Mike Cameron, after he allegedly got into a verbal spat with a flight attendant over the weekend. 

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  September 14, 2011
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Mike Cameron may retire after 2011 season

Center fielder, Mike Cameron, of the Florida Marlins may call it a career after the completion of the 2011 season, according to Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post. “It’s a small window that’s wide open,” he said. “I’m not going to make a decision now because there are too many variables much more than how I feel.” Cameron would be 39 by Opening Day of...
Via PRO Rumors  |  September 10, 2011
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Marlins continue win streak behind Mike Cameron

There’s a new thing in Florida in July and it is calling winning. The Marlins extended their win streak to five as they defeated the Houston Astros 5-4 in wrap up the first half of the season. The Marlins were not always up though in the game. Down 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Mike Cameron stepped up big time for the Marlins with Mike Stanton on. Cameron belted a home...
Via Fightin' Marlins  |  July 11, 2011
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Marlins acquire OF Mike Cameron

Tuesday brought the acquisition of a veteran outfielder to the young Florida Marlins ball club. Outfielder Mike Cameron, who was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox on June 30th. The journeyman outfielder was originally scheduled to face left-handers this year for the team but a terrible .143 batting average proved to be his down fall. The Marlins will send cash or...
Via Fightin' Marlins  |  July 07, 2011
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Mike Cameron: Stealth Star of the ’90s and Aughts

The end appears close for Mike Cameron. The 38-year-old, hobbled by injuries over the past two seasons, was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday. Cameron could well end up on another club’s bench if he is released and only costs the pro-rated portion of the major league minimum, but his immediate future isn’t the purpose of this post. Rather, I want to celebrate...
Via Fangraphs  |  July 01, 2011
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