Time to Slide Armando Out of the 8th, Jeffrey Loria is the Puppet Master
A little rant about the state of the Fish, Armando Benitez, and the Puppet Master Jeffrey Loria running the show.
Via SporTech Matter
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August 03, 2007
Discuss
Benitez, Fonzie, Not Quite Ageless, Not Ready To Quit, Either
Just days after our good friend Tim Cook revealed the existence of a an Armando Benitez Facebook fan page, Mike Silva at NY Baseball Digest links to an Atlantic League press release announcing the signing of Benitez and fellow former Met teammate Edgardo Alfonso to pacts with the indie league’s Newark Bears.
Fonzie was last seen toiling in ‘09 for the Yomuri Giants ;...
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding
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March 26, 2010
Trade Rumor: Pat Burrell for Armando Benitez?
This would be a salary move for both teams. Burrell is owed $27 million over the next two seasons and because of health problems (foot) would likely move to first base, a glaring hole for the Giants. Benitez is owed $7.6 million next year and would give the Phillies another arm in the pen. I don't know if this is anything but speculation at this point, but on paper it makes sense...
Via Baseball Musings
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November 03, 2006
Same Old Armando Benitez
Do you ever get a sinking feeling watching a baseball game? The feeling that you know something bad is going to happen and no matter how many different Gods you pray to, no matter how many breaks your team gets, no matter how many times you tell yourself that it's going to be okay that something bad is going to happen. There is no way to justify your feelings or explain why you...
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June 24, 2009
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June 24, 2009
Florida Marlins release Armando Benitez
Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald says that relief pitcher Armando Benitez was released by the Florida Marlins from their Triple-A New Orleans Minor League affiliate.
The Marlins signed Benitez on June 24th.
Benitez, 37, last pitched with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008 where he went 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA in 8 games.
Via PRO Rumors
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July 15, 2010
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July 15, 2010
Florida Marlins to sign reliever Armando Benitez and assign him to Triple-A
According to Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald, the Florida Marlins are expected to sign reliever Armando Benitez. Benitez is expected to be in uniform tonight for Triple-A New Orleans.
Benitez, 37, last pitched with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008 where he went 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA in 8 games with the Blue Jays.
Via PRO Rumors
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June 24, 2010
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June 24, 2010
Armando Benitez and Edgardo Alfonzo Back Together Again
Rejoice, fellow Mets fans! It's 2000 all over again.......sort of..."The Newark Bears announced today the signing of pitcher Armando Benitez and infielder Edgardo Alfonzo to the 2010 roster. Benitez and Alfonzo were teammates for the 2000 New York Mets.
“I am excited to add to the Bears tradition. Two more established Major Leaguers, Edgardo and Armando were both key...
Via Jorge Says No
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March 26, 2010
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March 26, 2010
Bring out your dead. Marlins signing Mets former closer Armando Benitez
The Marlins are desperate. They are hitting the dead pile from the Independent league and are working on signing former Met Closer and blow up doll Armando Benitez according to MLB Rumors.He was last pitching for the Newark Bears. Now if they bring back Bobby V the 2 of them can have a reunion.
Via Long Island Met Fan
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June 24, 2010
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June 24, 2010
The Yankees-Orioles “Benitez Bean Ball Brawl” in Its Glorious Entirety
This is the infamous Armando Benitez beaning of Tino Martinez in 1998 that led to a bafflingly long, maniacal brawl we're rarely fortunate enough to witness in a baseball game. As you may recall, Benitez drilled Tino in the center of his back with what had to be at least a mid-90s fastball, exactly one [...]
Via The Big Lead
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April 28, 2011
Zito goes down......
Well the good news is Barry is out of the starting rotation.........the bad news???
Visions of Armando Benitez flutter through my brain as I imagine the Giants clinging to leads only to watch them evaporate faster than box of Slim Jims on Rosie O'Donnells night stand. This is not a good idea.
Via Go Giants!!! And Take the Niners with You!
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April 29, 2008
Fredi Speaks: Gregg is Still our Guy
Good news coming out of the managers office this morning. Fredi Gonzalez, on the heels of the Armando Benitez deal, has announced that Kevin Gregg is still his closer and will remain in that position for the foreseeable future.
Via SporTech Matter
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June 01, 2007
Breaking News: Marlins Acquire Armando Benitez
The Marlins swung a move to bring back Armando Benitez tonight sending Randy Messenger to the Giants.
Via SporTech Matter
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June 01, 2007
StyleWatch: Jerseys Not to Buy 5-31-07
This week's jerseys to avoid are Armando Benitez, Craig Biggio, and Mike Vick.
Via Sportable
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May 31, 2007
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May 31, 2007
Armando Benitez’ Eventful Return To Affiliated Baseball
Sunday evening I took a little time out from panhandling and attended my first ballgame in a few weeks, as I witnessed Memphis defeat Round Rock, 6-1. Though rehab appearances by St. Louis’ Troy Glaus and Houston’s Aaron Boone piqued my curiosity, the real draw for your humble editor was the Pacific Coast [...]
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding
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August 25, 2009
Rehab Report: BJ Ryan, Armando Benitez & Gus Chacin
Down in Dunedin I lucked into catching rehab assignments for BJ Ryan, Gustavo Chacin & Armando Benitez. Is Ryan ready to rejoin your fantasy roster? Exclusive notes & photos within.
Via Mop Up Duty
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April 08, 2008
Do You Like Pineda Colonics?
Stop calling me Armando Benitez!
Oh, don't you worry. I did not forget about this. So someone finally showed up at the Yankee offices this winter and made some moved this past weekend. It's about time. I thought that Brian Cashman was dead. He's not, though, he just still looks like a raccoon corpse. Now I'm not your average mouthbreathing Yankees fan. You...
Via The Money Shot
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Former New York Mets, Yankees reliever Armando Benitez making best of it with Newark Bears while waiting for another major-league shot
William Perlman/The Star-LedgerArmando Benitez, center, says he's landed in Newark because of a right hamstring injury he suffered while with the Giants in 2005, from which he never recovered properly. The fan reached out over a railing and called out...
Via NJ.com
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June 23, 2009
Marlins To Sign Armando Benitez
The Marlins' search for relievers has led them to Armando Benitez. They plan to sign the long-time closer and assign him to Triple A, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald (via Twitter).
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 24, 2010
Royals Faithful Already Calling for Farnsworth "Boycott"
I always find it's enlightening, entertaining and often quite humorous, to take a stroll through the InterWebs once in awhile and hear about teams and players you may not frequently see or read about in your own home market. As much as I purport to know just enough about a lot of sports stuff to spew unsubtantiated opinion around, one can never truly know a team, player or organization...
Via Legend of Cecilio Guante
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April 21, 2009
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April 21, 2009
Pat the bat a Met ?
What a familiar site, Phillies jersey #5 rounding the bases as a Mets pitcher puts his head down. If you look up Mets killer you will find Pat Burrell as the first example. It's been said that his last contract was specifically based on his production against the Mets. Approximately 20% of his HRs and RBIs have come against the Mets. Burrell is a free agent at the end of...
Via Mets Fever
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August 18, 2008
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August 18, 2008
Jays Take Chance; Sign Benitez
Toronto Blue Jays
Jays Take Chance; Sign Benitez
Posted 36 minutes ago at MLB Fleece Factor
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 35 year old former closer Armando Benitez to a minor lea...
Via striketwo.net
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March 18, 2008
Jays bring in Benitez
From various report the Jays have signed Armando Benitez to a minor league contract. He is now 35 years young and split time with the Giants and Marlins this past season. He went 2-8 with 17 saves and a 5.37 ERA. His best season was when he saved 47 games with the Marlins in 2004.
This [...]
Via Blue Jay way
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March 19, 2008
Armando Benitez Released By Marlins
Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald tweets that veteran reliever Armando Benitez was released by Florida's Triple-A affiliate in New Orleans. Benitez was signed by the Marlins last month for his third go-around with the club and managed a 2.70 ERA in 6 2/3 relief innings for New Orleans, but his peripheral numbers (a 6.8 BB/9 ratio and a 1.65 WHIP) weren't impressive. ...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 15, 2010
Benitez Signs with Houston
Former Mets closer Armando Benitez signed with the Houston Astros yesterday. The 36 year old Benitez had been pitching in the independent Atlantic League for the Newark Bears. He was assigned to AAA.
In Newark Benitez was 1-0 with a 2.86 ERA. He struck out 43 in 34 innings, and opponents hit .173 against him.
NYBD contributor [...]
Via NY Baseball Digest
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August 23, 2009
Houston Astros sign two-time All-Star Armando Benitez to minor-league contract
Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract.
Via ESPN
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August 22, 2009
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