RICH THOMPSON RUMORS
Iron Pigs On Historic Run, Rich Thompson's Big League Shot
The Louisville Bats are picking a helluva time to visit the Iron Pigs at Coca-Cola Park. The Iron Pigs completed a four game sweep of the Indianapolis Indians, winning 3-0, and completing a 36 inning scoreless series. It's a team record for scoreless innings, and puts them at 25-16, one game back of Pawtucket (zero in the loss column). The depleted Pigs roster isn't costing...
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
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Veteran Rich Thompson enjoys game of firsts
ST. PETERSBURG For 13 seasons in the minors, Rich Thompson has taken an endless journey of dreary late-night bus rides on the back roads of America and boarded early-morning commercial flights to small towns across the land all in search of a big-league dream.
Throughout his odyssey, Thompson had managed just one at-bat in the majors, grounding into a ninth-inning double-play...
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13 days ago
Rich Thompson and the MLB Dream
“In the end,” Thompson wrote, “very few people will remember anything I have done as a baseball player. But hopefully they will remember what kind of person and teammate I am.”
– the Philadelphia Enquirer
For those who missed the Rays and Red Sox game last night, here’s the update: In the bottom of the eighth, moments before a blood-souring hit...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies Trade Minor League Outfielder Rich Thompson to Tampa Bay Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies have dealt minor league outfielder Rich Thompson to the Tampa Bay Rays in return for outfielder Kyle Hudson. Thompson was a member of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, but with the Rays having nine players on the disabled list, his services were needed in the major leagues for Tampa Bay.
Thompson is a career minor leaguer if there ever was one. He has spent 13...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Rays obtain OF Rich Thompson from Phillies
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Rich Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league outfielder Kyle Hudson.
The 33-year-old Thompson was active for Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. To make room on the roster, outfielder Brandon Guyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain, and right-hander Jeff Niemann was transferred...
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14 days ago
Rays swap minor leaguers with Phillies
ST. PETERSBURG Outfielder Rich Thompson, a career minor leaguer, has been acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, the club announced Wednesday night prior to its game against the Boston Red Sox.
To obtain the 33-year-old journeyman, the Rays swapped 25-year-old Durham outfielder Kyle Hudson, who was hitting .291 with the Bulls.
Thompson has spent...
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14 days ago
Athletics claim Rich Thompson off waivers
The Oakland Athletics have claimed right handed pithcer Rich Thompson...
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April 20, 2012
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April 20, 2012
Angels cut RHP Rich Thompson, promote LHP Mills
NEW YORKThe Los Angeles Angels have reshuffled their bullpen once again, cutting right-hander Rich Thompson and promoting lefty Brad Mills from Triple-A Salt Lake.
The moves came before Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The Angels had lost five of six.
Thompson was a valuable member of the Angels' bullpen last year, going 1-3 with a 3.00 ERA in 41 games...
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April 14, 2012
Thompson hopes to keep spot in bullpen
Angels reliever Rich Thompson is approaching yet another important spring. Once again, he's out of options. And once again, there's plenty of competition for the open spots in the bullpen.
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February 26, 2012
Winter Leagues 10/26 — Thompson’s Debut
A few Pirates’ players and friends in winter league action:
DOMINICAN LEAGUE
Aguilas Cibaenas 5, Toros del Este 2
Starter Aaron Thompson, who pitched for both Altoona and Indianapolis in 2011, made his Dominican League debut tonight, joining manager Dean Treanor’s Toros. Thompson got off to a good start, allowing just one single over the first two innings. He...
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October 27, 2011
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October 27, 2011
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