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The Colorado Rockies sign Brendan Harris

The Rockies have signed 31-year old righty swinging infielder Brendan Harris to a minor league deal. Harris played in 136 games in AAA-ball for the Orioles last year and he was 116 of 516 (.225 avg, .613 OPS) with 50 runs scored, 10 homers, 50 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Harris last played in the majors back in 2010 with the Twins. He has played in 485 games in his first seven years...
Via Rockies Locker  |  January 06, 2012

Twins’ J.J. Hardy and Brendan Harris to Baltimore

Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles have agreed on a deal that will send Twins' J.J. Hardy and Brendan Harris to the Orioles in exchange of relievers Brett Jacobson and Jim Hoey, according to CBSSPorts.com's Scott Miller. Miller says the deal is in place and it's only pending physical, according to sourcers close to him say the deal could be officialiced on Thursday. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  December 09, 2010

Twins sign Harris for two years.

In the TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook, we went through the exercise of reviewing the previous year’s roster and supplying a grade based on their performance. Utility infielder Brendan Harris was labeled a “C”. In the corresponding write-up on Harris, I noted that:   “As bench-fillers go, Harris can play just about everywhere in the infield well, but not well...
Via Over The Baggy  |  January 22, 2010

Harris Sent Down, Repko Called Up

Tough to not see this one coming. Brendan Harris, owner of the god awful .229 wOBA, has been outrighted to Rochester. In his stead the Twins called up OF Jason Repko. Repko certainly doesn’t bring a great bat to Minnesota. His career major league line is .226/.297/.371, good for a .298 wOBA. But Repko is likely up with the club because he plays centerfield. It would be nice...
Via Twinkie Talk  |  June 24, 2010

Players A to Z, Brendan Harris

In 2010, the Twins used Brendan Harris as a utility infielder, mostly as a third baseman. Halfway through the season Minnesota demoted the infielder to AAA, from whence he did not return. After hitting poorly in the minors, he may never return to the majors, although the Twins do owe him $1.75 million for 2011. Harris arrived in Minnesota with Delmon Young and Jason Pridie,...
Via Baseball Musings  |  November 12, 2010

Orioles get Hardy, Harris in trade with Twins

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris from the Minnesota Twins for a pair of minor league pitchers.
Via MSNBC  |  December 09, 2010

Exactly why is Harris here?

When he's not hitting, Brendan Harris offers little. And the injury plagued Twins infield need help Harris can't provide.
Via Star Tribune  |  June 16, 2010

Briefs: Orioles trade for Twins' Hardy, Harris

Thursday's MLB news briefs: Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy, infielder Brendan Harris and $500,000 from the Minnesota Twins.
Via CBSSports.com  |  December 09, 2010

Baltimore Orioles acquire J.J. Hardy, Brendan Harris in trade with Twins

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris from the Minnesota Twins for a pair of minor league pitchers.
Via ESPN  |  December 09, 2010

O's Make a Trade, Koji Re-Signed, They Still Need a First Baseman, Other Stuff

The overhaul of the Baltimore Orioles continued yesterday as the team acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris from the Minnesota Twins for minor-league relievers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson. In the past week, the Orioles have filled in a few of their needs – a corner infielder with power, a shortstop and a bench player. Here’s more information about the...
Via Oriole Post  |  December 09, 2010

Baltimore Orioles acquire J.J. Hardy, Brendan Harris in trade with Twins

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris from the Minnesota Twins for a pair of minor league pitchers.
Via ESPN  |  December 09, 2010

Harris working on selectivity at plate

After being out of the lineup for the entirety of the Kansas City series as well as Friday's game against the Braves, Brendan Harris was back in the Twins' lineup on Saturday.
Via mlb.com  |  June 12, 2010

Squirrel Goes Nuts At Baseball Game

Muscle squirrel will critique your bench press form I’ve never really thought of baseball as a wussy sport, but it’s really difficult not to when I see things like this. Last night, a squirrel stopped the Yankees-Twins game in progress at Target when it ran around the field. Twins third baseman Brendan Harris flinching like that is pretty pathetic. The guy can look down...
Via With Leather  |  May 26, 2010

Twins Send SS Hardy To Baltimore

Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) – The Minnesota Twins have traded shortstop J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league pitchers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson. The Orioles will also receive cash considerations from the Twins. Hardy, who was traded from Milwaukee to Minnesota just last offseason, dealt with injuries in 2010, but hit .268...
Via GackSports  |  December 10, 2010

Target Field Squirrel Delays Game, Attacks Infielder

The Twins game was stopped in the fourth inning, as an errant squirrel made his way to the field. Brendan Harris nearly met his death, with nasty, big, pointy teeth.More »
Via Deadspin  |  May 26, 2010

Orioles acquire Hardy, Harris from Twins (AP)

Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. The Orioles also got infielder Brendan Harris and $500,000 in the trade that sent minor league right-handers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson to the AL Central champion Twins.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  December 09, 2010

J.J. Hardy Coming to Baltimore

This time, the Orioles got their man.Last night, the Twins agreed to send SS J.J. Hardy and IF Brendan Harris to Baltimore for minor league relievers Brett Jacobsen and Jim Hoey.In a market where legitimate shortstops were scarce, the Orioles got the best one available. Hardy will be 27 next season and is a good bet to be a league average hitter. Unlike Jason Bartlett, (who the O...
Via Dempsey's Army  |  December 09, 2010

VIDEO: Squirrel delays Yankees and Twins game at Target Field

Check out Target Field’s first ever squirrel delay and third baseman Brendan Harris‘ reaction: It’s hard to say if the little thing contributed to Alex Rodriguez’s strike out, but we’ll assume it did.
Via PRO Rumors  |  May 26, 2010

Punto, Harris battling for third-base role

Nick Punto and Brendan Harris have been expected to battle for the spot this spring. Manager Ron Gardenhire was hesitant to label a front-runner in the race between the pair.
Via mlb.com  |  March 17, 2010

Orioles to acquire J.J. Hardy from Twins

The Orioles will acquire their new shortstop from Minnesota in the form of J.J. Hardy. Baltimore will send minor league pitchers Brett Jacobson and Jim Hoey to the Twins for Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris. CBSSports.com first reported the deal last night at 1:12 AM. Having spent much of the week looking for a shortstop, the Orioles have found one: The Twins have agreed to send...
Via Baltimore Sports Report  |  December 09, 2010

Report: Twins trade shortstop Hardy to Orioles

CBS Sports reports: The Twins have agreed to send J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris to the Orioles in exchange for minor-league pitchers Brett Jacobson and Jim Hoey. The deal is in place, pending medicals, according to sources, and could be formalized on Thursday. Get the full story at cbssports.com.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports  |  December 09, 2010

Orioles get J. J. Hardy, Brendan Harris from Twins

Looking to upgrade offensively at the shortstop position without adversely affecting team defense, the Orioles traded two minor league relievers to the Minnesota Twins for shortstop J.J. Hardy and utility infielder Brendan Harris. Text BASEBALL to 70701 to sign up for Orioles news alerts.
Via Baltimore Sun  |  December 09, 2010

Twins send SS Hardy to Baltimore

The Minnesota Twins have traded shortstop J.J. Hardy and infielder Brendan Harris to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league pitchers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson. The Orioles will also receive cash considerations from the Twins.
Via Miami Herald  |  December 09, 2010

Somebody Get The Squirrel Off The Field!

Target Field in Minnesota is really turning into a wild life refuge. First fans were witness to an American Kestrel swooping in for some dinner, now they got to take in a rogue squirrel take control of the infield. Three weeks after a bird of prey stole the show, a squirrel briefly interrupted play in the top of the fourth inning of the Yankees-Twins game. The squirrel streaked...
Via No Guts, No Glory  |  May 26, 2010

Video: Brendan Harris vs. the squirrel

Here's how the squirrel on the loose that delayed Tuesday night's game looked to TV viewers -- and from the Target Field stands.
Via Star Tribune  |  May 26, 2010
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