ERIK KRATZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Are Phillies Carlos Ruiz or Roy Halladay Headed to DL? Erik Kratz Scratched from AAA Game

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was a late scratch before the Phillies Memorial Day 1:00 p.m. game in New York at Citi Field.  He was said to be "day to day" at the time. But, the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs played a night game and pulled from the original lineup was Iron Pigs catcher Erik Kratz.  Here are two sobering possibilities: 1) Carlos Ruiz is headed...
Via Philliedelphia  |  2 days ago
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Telford Native Erik Kratz Hits First Major League Home Run

With shortstop Jimmy Rollins on paternity leave, the Philadelphia Phillies have recalled catcher Erik Kratz from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Kratz is a career minor league player who has made three consecutive All-Star teams at the highest level of the minors while struggling to make an impact in the major leagues. Kratz was given a pinch-hitting appearance off of left-handed...
Via Rant Sports  |  8 days ago
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Philadelphia Phillies Send Erik Kratz Down to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned catcher Erik Kratz down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday night. Kratz had been called up a few weeks ago when veteran first baseman Jim Thome went on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury. Kratz was called up to give the Phillies a right-handed power bat off the bench, even though he doesn’t play the same position as Thome. Kratz...
Via The Big Dead Sidebar  |  18 days ago
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Philadelphia Phillies Place Jim Thome on 15-Day Disabled List

Last night, the Philadelphia Phillies recalled catcher Erik Kratz from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. It was announced later that veteran slugger Jim Thome will be visiting the disabled list for a back injury, clearing the way for Kratz on the 25-man roster. Thome has struggled mightily this season in his return to Philly since he was traded away midway through 2005. Thome...
Via Rant Sports  |  28 days ago
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Thome to DL, Kratz to 25-Man Roster

Thome heads to the DL, Kratz called up. Photo (AP)As reported by Jim Salisbury of Comcast Sports Net,  the Phillies have sent 1B Jim Thome to the DL with a lower back strain and have recalled C Erik Kratz. Thome, 41, strugged in 21 plate appearances, hitting only two singles and drawing three walks while striking out 10 times. Kratz, 31, has been on fire in Triple-A hitting .292...
Via Phillies Nation  |  29 days ago
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Philadelphia Phillies Call Up Telford Native Erik Kratz From the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up Telford native Erik Kratz from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, according to a tweet from FOX Sports writer Jon Morosi. Kratz has spent the last 11 years in the minor leagues, although he saw brief major league action at the end of both 2010 and 2011. Kratz has torn up the Triple-A level the last three seasons, being named an All-Star...
Via Rant Sports  |  29 days ago
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