KELLY SHOPPACH RUMORS
Mariners catcher Kelly Shoppach makes laughable throw to second base (GIF)
Seattle Mariners catcher Kelly Shoppach made what may be one of the worst throws ever by a major league catcher during Tuesday night's game at Safeco Field against the Detroit Tigers. It happened in the ninth inning as Tigers pinch runner Andy Dirks was stealing second base. Dirks made it easily as Shoppach somehow threw the ball straight down into the ground less than five...
Fan walks away with Kelly Shoppach's bat (Video)
Seattle Mariners catcher Kelly Shoppach lost his bat during a swing and a miss in Friday's spring training game against the Chicago Cubs, sending his bat flying into the crowd where a fan picked up the bat in the aisle...and walked away with it.
The Mariners probably would have tried to make an effort to get Shoppach's bat back, but the fan never stopped walking, so they...
Kelly Shoppach, Mariners agree to one year deal
Kelly Shoppach has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners. Shoppach has stopped off in four Major League cities in his eight-year career, and Seattle will make his fifth. But the Mariners think he can help soften the blow of losing John Jaso.
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Mariners reached the agreement yesterday.
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Source: M's, Shoppach agree to deal
The Seattle Mariners, finding a catcher to pair with Jesus Montero, are in agreement with free agent Kelly Shoppach on a one-year deal, according to a major-league source.
The deal, first reported by CBSSports.com, will become official once Shoppach passes a physical. Shoppach will earn $1.5 million with a chance to make an additional $500,000 in incentives, according to ESPN.com...
Via Fox Sports
January 29, 2013
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Should The Mets Bring Back Kelly Shoppach?
As they close the door on yet another disappointing season, and start looking towards 2013, catcher is definitely one of the areas of concern for the New York Mets. Josh Thole isn’t coming around offensively, so the Mets brought in Shoppach earlier this year to see if he would be a viable option for 2013.The Mets were gauging whether or not Shoppach would fit in with the team philosophy...
Have The Mets Finally Found A Catcher In Shoppach?
Newly acquired backstop Kelly Shoppach is starting to make Mets fans believe they might have finally found a catcher who:
Can actually catch
Knows how to manage the pitchers
Hits better than .240
The Mets still have yet to realize what I and many Mets fans have known for two years: Josh Thole is a bust.
The only reason Thole made it to the pro club in late 2009 is because he can hit. He was
Mets Notes: Kelly Shoppach Packs Some Power
Shoppach had a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Shoppach also hit a game tying double in the eighth and a single in his first at-bat to finish a triple shy of the cycle.
“I knew it when I hit it,” Shoppach said of his second homer in 22 at-bats with New York. “Coming to a league where I don’t...
Shoppach Will Wear Uniform No. 6
Kelly Shoppach: Will he be the answer?
As expected, the Mets announced they have activated Kelly Shoppach in time for tonight’s game against the Reds.
To make room for Shoppach on the active roster, the Mets optioned Rob Johnson to Triple-A Buffalo.
Shoppach will wear uniform #6. He was acquired yesterday from the Boston Red Sox on a waiver claim for a player to be named later...
Kelly Shoppach Will Provide Upgrade for Mets at Struggling Catcher Position
It was only a matter of time until Kelly Shoppach was dealt. In the days leading up to the trade deadline on July 31, the Red Sox were in serious discussions with the Mets and the Rangers in an attempt to trade the veteran catcher. But the Red Sox couldn't agree to a deal at the time. Two weeks later, a move was finally made after the Mets claimed Shoppach off waivers. The Red...
THE NAME GAME
BoSox C needs help naming pet hedgehog
Let's say you're a big leaguer and you're saddled with what to name your pet hedgehog...what do you do?Well, if you're Kelly Shoppach, you take to Twitter!That's right. On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox catcher enlisted his 17,000-plus followers to help him name his latest family friend.Unfortunately, the only two responses he got were "Sonic" and '...
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