RAMON ORTIZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Minors Wrap-up: More Injuries for Trenton

Dan Brewer was sent to the hospital after a nasty collision in tonight's game (Photo Credit: Josh Norris/The Trentonian) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 6, Columbus 2 Ramon Ortiz had his best outing of the season tonight, tossing eight innings of two run ball for his second win of the season. Ortiz allowed just six hits and did not walk a batter while striking out four. Both runs were...
Via NYY Universe  |  8 days ago

BBDP May 17th: Austin hits his 13th boner jam, Bryan Mitchell strikes out ten

BBDP MVP: Bryan Mitchell – 7 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 10 K Triple-A Empire State: W 4-1 vs Toledo. W: Ortiz (1-3) S: Delcarmen (1) Kevin Russo: 1/5, K (.276) Colin Curtis: 3/4, R, 2B, SB (6) (.194) Ronnier “Musketeer” Mustelier: 2/4, R, HR (2), 3 RBI (.304) They really might have something with this guy. I believe he is major league material. Brandon Laird: 0/4, 2 K...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily  |  13 days ago

Yankees sign Ramon Ortiz to fill AAA rotation

With David Phelps landing a job as the longman out of the Yankees bullpen, they need somebody to fill his rotation spot in Triple-A. Enter Ramon Ortiz. The Yankees signed the 39-year-old Ortiz, who pitched with the Cubs last season, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Ortiz isn’t much, but probably won’t crack the Yankees roster this season and there are a lot worse...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily  |  April 05, 2012

SF Giants Rumors: Ortiz Released, Burrell A Scout, Theriot and Fontenot On The Trading Block

Pat The Bat Burrell The San Francisco Giants have released relief pitcher Ramon Ortiz, says Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle (via twitter).   Henry Schulman also tells us that Pat Burrell has signed on as a scout for the Giants. Burrell will revisit the coaching or instructional position at a later time. GM Brian Sabean thinks a scout role is better for Burrell at this...

Giants Give Ramon Ortiz A Spring Invitation

RHP Ramon Ortiz signed a minor league deal with the Giants and received an invitation to the team's major league spring camp.
Via sfgiants.scout.com  |  February 17, 2012

Ramon Ortiz agrees to deal with Giants (AP)

Right-hander Ramon Ortiz has agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and been invited to big league spring training. The 38-year-old went 1-2 with a 4.86 ERA in 22 appearances with two starts last year for the Chicago Cubs in his 11th major league season. He will join his eighth team.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  February 16, 2012

Baseball news and notes, Feb. 15

The Giants , seeking to add minor-league depth, have given contracts to two pitchers who once worked in their system. Right-hander Ramon Ortiz, 38, once a successful starter for the Angels, will report to the...
Via SFgate  |  February 16, 2012

SF Giants Rumors: Another Bullpen Arm Added To The Mix

The San Francisco Giants have announced (via twitter) that they have invited RHP Ramon Ortiz to Spring Training. Which means he likely has signed a minor league contract with the Giants. GM Brian Sabean could be adding to the bullpen mix to increase the competition for the final bullpen spot, or he could be looking for some veteran backup plans in case a reliever can’t go at...

Giants Sign Ramon Ortiz

The Giants signed right-hander Ramon Ortiz to a minor-league contract with an invite to Spring Training. Ortiz will turn 39 in a month. The last time he maintained an ERA+ over 100 in the major leagues was eight years ago. In 1423 career innings, he’s amassed all of 3.1 wins above replacement. The best season of Ramon Ortiz’s career was also the year he led the league...
Via SF Giants Nirvana  |  February 15, 2012

Giants in "Good Hands" Move Purchase More Insurance

According to MLBTradeRumors.com, the San Francisco Giants have invited thirty-eight year old right handed starting pitcher Ramon Ortiz to Spring Training under a minor league contract agreement. This appears to be the 2012 version of the team's now traditional purchase of "5th starter insurance", a longstanding Giants ritual much like the annual round-up of available...
Via The Giants Cove  |  February 15, 2012
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