PAUL BAKO RUMORS & GOSSIP
Catching up: Phils’ backs against wall behind plate
A year and a week ago today, the Phillies signed journeyman catcher Paul Bako. Will it happen again? According to MLBTradeRumors.com, there are two free agent catchers still unsigned: Bako, 38, who was unsigned at this point last season, and Michael Barrett, 33, who missed almost the entire 2009 season with a shoulder injury. I mention this because Brian Schneider is on the disabled...
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May 10, 2010
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The 36-Year-Old Fledgling Author
Poor Costey.
First, he was DFA’d from the WFC’s in favor of the no-bat-having Paul Bako, then he gets picked up by Ed Wade and the ‘Stros, now his autobiographical memoir is on the shelves at a 50% discount.
The only way things could get any worse is if he’s traded to the Mets this [...]
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July 28, 2009
Welcome to Bakotopia!
Exhilarating. Bakotastic. Miraculous. Devoid of Bruntlett. Not sure which term best describes the incredible events that transpired at CBP on Saturday night. As play entered the bottom of the ninth, the Phillies trailed Pittsburgh, 7-3. The Phils had a Win Expectancy of only 2.0%. This game post had already written itself: start with a Joe Biden reference (the VP was at the game...
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July 12, 2009
Bako to get first start behind home; Howard has flu
Following another embarassing loss at home, Charlie Manuel will make a major lineup shake-up tonight by inserting three bench players into the starting lineup. According to the Phillies press corps, catcher Paul Bako will make his first start in a Phillies uniform, Greg Dobbs will start at first in place of Ryan Howard, who reportedly has the flu and Matt Stairs will start in right...
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June 20, 2009
Bako Aquisition Could Clear Up Coste
A small acquisition like the Paul Bako signing might not make one wonder, but suddenly, the Phillies have - once again - four major league-ready catchers on their roster. Intriguing, sure.
But why four catchers again? Why are the Phillies so determined to keep four catchers when the infield and outfield depth charts remain shallow past [...]
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May 19, 2009
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May 19, 2009
Phightin Phils Phorum - Breaking News: Paul Bako Signed by Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Paul Bako today. Details and analysis forthcoming. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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May 18, 2009
Cubs 40-man roster at only 36
That’s all. I have nothing to say because I have no idea how uncommon this is. It seems low, but I don’t know. It had been 37 before Paul Bako was released yesterday.
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March 31, 2009
Chicago Cubs Positional Battles (Spring Training Edition)
Since Spring Training is under way, its probably time to analyze which Cubs will make the roster and which will be sent back to the minors or released. The Opening Day roster must be cut down to 25 players. Some spots are pretty much sewn up, but a lot of battles still exist on the bench, in the bullpen, and for the 5th starter spot.
The regular everyday lineup for the Chicago...
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March 05, 2009
Bako is Back-o
The Cubs signed free agent catcher Paul Bako today. Bako was on the Cubs for the 2003 and 2004 seasons and made the trip to the NLCS where the Cubs...well, you know.Since then, the catcher has been with a new team every year, his latest stop last season with the Reds. Bako will replace Blanco ...
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January 30, 2009
Bako Close? Uribe Signed by Giants
According to a report from Bruce Levine on ESPN 1000, the Cubs are expected to sign Paul Bako in the next day. The report was made during an update on Thursday night.The rumored one-year deal for Bako would be worth $750,000.
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January 29, 2009
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