JEFF MATHIS RUMORS & GOSSIP

BP Unfiltered: A First For Jeff Mathis? A First For Eric Thames. by Sam Miller

Jeff Mathis, career .196/.256/.309 hitter, career .211/.276/.338 hitter against lefties, was called on to pinch-hit for Eric Thames Friday night. It was the 14th time Mathis has pinch-hit in his career. The previous 13 batters who were deemed less qualified to hit baseballs than Jeff Mathis: 2005: Garret Anderson (blowout, Mathis' major-league debut) 2006: Adam...
Via Baseball Prospectus  |  April 20, 2012
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Jeff Mathis Becomes A Blue Jay – And That’s (Kinda) Okay

Firstly, I want to apologize for the unintentional rhyme to the headline there. I honestly didn’t think there’d be a time where I’d be okay with the Blue Jays trading anybody for Jeff Mathis – he who was ranked dead last in WAR among his catching brethren in the MLB – but you know what? I’m okay with the move that sent Brad Mills over to the Angels...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 04, 2011
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The Los Angeles Angels deal Jeff Mathis to the Blue Jays

The Angels have traded 28-year old righty swinging catcher Jeff Mathis to the Toronto Blue Jays for 26-year old lefty starting pitcher Brad Mills. Mathis played in 93 games for the Angels last year and he was 43 of 247 (.174 avg, .484 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 3 homers, 22 RBIs and 1 stolen base. He played in 426 games in his 7 years with the Angels and he was 233 of 1,201 (.194...
Via Angels Locker  |  December 04, 2011
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Angels ship Mathis to Jays for Mills

The Los Angeles Angels traded catcher Jeff Mathis to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday for left-hander Brad Mills. Although Mathis is a strong defensive catcher, he batted just .174 with three homers and 22 RBIs in 2011. He is batting .194 with 26 homers since starting his major league career in 2007. Mathis said he is excited to work with Toronto's pitching staff. '&...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 03, 2011
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Jays Swap Mills for Mathis

Today’s trade of Brad Mills to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for back-up catcher Jeff Mathis comes down to one simple question: does Mathis hold greater value than any of the position’s available free agents? There is little question that Mathis is a solid addition and immediately becomes one of the most reliable and defensively consistent back-ups in the league. The arbitration...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  December 03, 2011
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Jeff Mathis - A Woman's Dilemma

By now, most of you already know that Jeffrey Stephen Mathis is no longer an Anaheim Angel. Yes, you can scream up and down and be thankfully that DiPoto finally made that move that most of you wanted into a reality. The truth is, we have a bigger ordeal on our hands. No, it's not Mills +8 ERA. It's the women. THE WOMEN ARE HURTING YOU GUYS!!
Via LA Angels Insider  |  December 03, 2011
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Brad Mills traded for Jeff Mathis – Huh?

Associated Press - Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis, left, reacts after Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz strikes out with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning at Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 14, 2009. The Red Sox lost 5-4 in 12 innings. This is not good. Worlds are colliding! George is getting upset! Let’s take a moment to pray for the safety and swift recovery...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 03, 2011
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Angels ship C Mathis to Toronto for LHP Mills

The Los Angeles Angels have traded catcher Jeff Mathis to the Toronto Blue Jays for left-hander Brad Mills. The Angels made the deal on Saturday to get rid of the light-hitting Mathis, who led the club with 79 starts behind the plate last season. The Angels acquired catcher Chris Iannetta from Colorado last Wednesday. Although Mathis is a strong defensive catcher, he batted just...
Via Fox Sports  |  December 03, 2011
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Call it what you want, but Jeff Mathis is now a Blue Jay

The Angels made a huge move this morning, acquiring Houston Astros manager Brad Mills. No, not really, but they did pick up Brad Mills from the Blue Jays. What did it take to get the lefty with a lifetime ERA of 8.57? It only took a guy with a lifetime batting average of .194. Yes, Angels fans, Jeff Mathis is now a Toronto Blue Jay. Mathis career in an Angels uniform is now over...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  December 03, 2011
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Will Mathis be on the Mets radar...

Long time Angel catcher Jeff Mathis is in jeopardy of losing his job now that the Angels have traded for Chris Iannetta. Mathis is considered a standout defensive catcher and pitcher's love throwing to him, but he's one of the worst offensive players in the game.Mathis has always been an above-average defensive catcher but has been one of baseball's weakest hitters with...
Via Mets Fever  |  December 01, 2011
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