Brad Ausmus decides to call it a career for the Los Angeles Dodgers
40-year old righty swinging catcher Brad Ausmus has decided to retire. He played in 21 games for the Dodgers this year and he was 14 of 63 (.222 avg, .564 OPS) with 4 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Ausmus played in 57 games in two years with the Dodgers and he was 42 of 158 (.266 avg, .652 OPS) with 13 runs scored, 1 homer and 11 RBIs. He played in 1,971 games in his 18 years in the...
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October 05, 2010
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Ausmus To The DL, Ellis Recalled
Brad Ausmus, who turns 41-years-old next week, has been placed on the DL for the first time in his 17-year career, reports Ken Gurnick. The move is retroactive to Friday.Ausmus has a pinched nerve in his lower back, as well as a history of back problems.A.J. Ellis has been called up from AAA to sit behind Russell Martin and get into a game once in a blue moon.
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April 10, 2010
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April 10, 2010
Brad Ausmus’ Birthday Present: Back Surgery
Tonight’s pre-game conversation with Joe Torre was dominated by the news that backup catcher Brad Ausmus (who is celebrating his 41st birthday today) will need back surgery tomorrow morning in Los Angeles to heal a herniated disc in his back.
“It’s tough. He had a little piece of the disc break off,” said Joe Torre. Stan Conte added that Ausmus will need three months...
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April 14, 2010
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April 14, 2010
Brad Ausmus to reture after the season after 17 year career
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Brad Ausmus said that he will retire after the season, according to Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles.com. The three-time Gold Glove award winner will retire after a 17-year career with the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Dodgers.
“This year is it,” Ausmus said.
Ausmus had only played one game prior to his 12-inning appearance...
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July 25, 2010
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July 25, 2010
Ausmus opts for surgery, is this the end?
Brad Ausmus has opted to undergo surgery on his lower back and while he could be able to return late this summer part of my has to wonder if this is indeed the end of the road for the 41-year-old catcher.
Ausmus spent last season backing up Russell Martin in LA. He was expected to occupy a similar role this year but pain in his lower back may prevent him.
Ausmus won three gold...
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April 14, 2010
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April 14, 2010
Vin Scully, on His Managerial Career
Ron Fairly congratulates Sandy Koufax after Koufax's perfect game in 1965.
Joe Torre named Brad Ausmus the manager for yesterday's game, which inspired Vin Scully to recall another wonderful story:
If you don't mind me reminiscing, thinking about Brad Ausmus being the manager. I actually managed the Dodgers during a game.
The pitch is off the plate.
Walter Alston...
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October 05, 2009
Brad Ausmus’ NPR interview on workouts, calling pitches and enforcing the code
Former Astros catcher Brad Ausmus engages in an insightful interview from his post as special assistant with the San Diego Padres.
Via Astros Blog
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August 18, 2011
Merry Ausmus, One Last Time
Dodger backup catcher Brad Ausmus will manage the team in tonight's game against the Diamondbacks, thanks to a special gift from Bigelow-tea-sipping Joe Torre:
LOS ANGELES -- He's stepping aside Sunday, but a lot of people think he'll be managing in the big leagues soon.
Although that sounds just like Joe Torre, it also sounds just like Brad Ausmus.
Ausmus, Ivy League...
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October 01, 2010
Ausmus Returns; Dodgers Caught with Three Guys Behind the Plate
More boomerangs: Rafael Brad Ausmus to return (Dodger Thoughts)
Somewhere, A.J. Ellis slaps his head.
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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January 26, 2010
Padres hire Ausmus as special assistant (AP)
The San Diego Padres have hired former big league catcher Brad Ausmus as a special assistant in baseball operations. Ausmus, who retired after playing 21 games for the Dodgers this season, will work with catchers throughout the Padres' system. Ausmus played parts of 18 major league seasons with the Padres, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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November 16, 2010
Astros should consider hiring Brad Ausmus as hitting coach
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Via Astros Daily
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October 25, 2010
The Los Angeles Dodgers place Brad Ausmus on the D.L.
The Dodgers have placed veteran backup catcher Brad Ausmus on the 15-day disabled list with a pinched nerve in his back. Ausmus has played in 1 game for the Dodgers so far this season and he is 1 for 4 (.250 avg, .750 OPS) with a double. The Dodgers have recalled catcher A.J. Ellis from AAA Albuquerque to replace Ausmus on the roster. Ellis has played in 1 game in AAA-ball this...
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April 10, 2010
Highlights of the Final Homestand
It’s hard to believe the final homestand of the season is here, and while it’s depressing that the Dodgers are completely out of the race, there are several entertaining sub-plots for these last three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On Friday night, Torre will hand the managerial reins over to Brad Ausmus, perhaps in a nod to a future career. Ausmus also gets...
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October 01, 2010
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October 01, 2010
Ausmus starting again in Houston
Brad Ausmus will be the starting catcher for the Dodgers on Sunday in what will likely be the 41-year-old's final game at Minute Maid Park, where he was the Astros' starting catcher from 2001-08.
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September 11, 2010
Longtime backstop Brad Ausmus announces retirement
Brad Ausmus announced his retirement on Sunday after 18 seasons in the major leagues.
Via Miami Herald
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October 03, 2010
Sarah's Take: Ausmus will be missed
Brad Ausmus might not have played much in the past two years, but he brought a stabilizing influence to a young Dodgers team. In July, after returning from back surgery that landed him on the disabled list for the first time in his 16-year career, Ausmus announced his upcoming retirement. Though he never caught the headlines, Ausmus has been a durable, brilliant, and well-respected...
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September 25, 2010
McDonald Demoted, Martin Making Progress, And Ausmus Ailing
Predictable.
The Dodgers cut three more players on Saturday, most notably pitcher James McDonald, who spent most of last season in the Major Leagues.
Also optioned to Minor League camp were reliever Jon Link and catcher Lucas May. Link, acquired in the Juan Pierre trade, impressed manager Joe Torre with his aggressive approach."James still had options left, so we will keep...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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March 21, 2010
Dodgers loss assures 1st losing season since 2005
Brad Ausmus Takes Ely out of the game after surrendering 7 runs in 4 2/3 innings
It was Brad Ausmus first try as a manager and I believe he could be a good one, but John Ely who has been horrible since coming up from AAA just couldn’t keep the ball in the park against the Arizona Diamondbacks. “They jumped on him early and he seemed to settle down after that,” said...
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October 02, 2010
Ausmus Returns to the Dodgers
The Dodgers brought in Brad Ausmus last year as a mentor to young catcher Russell Martin. Apparently, they were happy with that arrangement, as the club agreed to continue its relationship on Tuesday, signing the 40 year old (41 year old in April) to a contract guaranteeing one million dollars this year with a [...]
Players A to Z, Brad Ausmus
Brad Ausmus caught for the for Los Angeles Dodgers in 2009 and now is a free agent. If he signs with another team, he’ll play 2010 as a 41-year-old. At this point in his career, Ausmus is simply a backup. Ausmus’s future may lie in the managerial ranks, as both Phil Garner [...]
Via Baseball Musings
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November 17, 2009
Ausmus and Belliard to Return to LA
The Dodgers made a few moves yesterday, but nothing that will wow any of the fans, or make a world championship look more possible. Both Brad Ausmus and Ronnie Belliard re-signed with the club, and both will probably occupy backup roles with the team.
One interesting thing of note in yesterday’s signings was the umm…..weight [...]
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January 27, 2010
Lazy Sunday, Wake Up In The Early Morning
Early start time on this Sunday morning, 10 A.M. PST.Russ Martin gets the day off, as A.J. Ellis, just called up to replace the injured Brad Ausmus, will start and catch Charlie Haeger in his first appearance of the season, Tweets Dylan Hernandez (thanks to dodgerbobble for the link).Manny will get the day off, with it being a day game after a night game. Manny really should be...
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April 11, 2010
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April 11, 2010
Dodgers Re-Sign Brad Ausmus
For one year and $850k, per Dylan Hernandez. He'll have a 2011 mutual option worth $1M with a $150k buyout.
Buster Olney claims it's $1M for 2010, but that's likely with incentives.
Via 6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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January 26, 2010
Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff takes a break
Your manager for tonight...Brad Ausmus
Tonight the Dodgers coaching staff will be starting their vacation early and allow some of the veteran major league players to coach the team.
Manager in place of Joe Torre : Brad Ausmus
Bench Coach in place of Bob Schaefer : Jamey Carroll
Bullpen Coach in place of Ken Howell : Jeff Weaver
Hitting Coach in place of Don Mattingly : Russell Martin...
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October 01, 2010
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