JEREMY AFFELDT NEWS
Players A to Z, Jeremy Affeldt
14 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Jeremy Affeldt pitches in relief for the San Francisco Giants. Affeldt underwent a transformation in 2007. Prior to that season he posted an ERA of 4.53. In three seasons since then he’s posted a 2.88 mark. The biggest difference is an increase in strikeouts from 6.9 per nine to 8.0 per [...]
Reds Looking For Affeldt to Start
January 20, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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BREAKING NEWS!!! Wayne Krivsky did something right. We explain why!
Giants Scoop Up Affeldt
November 18, 2008 by
The Sports Agent Blog
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In an effort to beef up their bullpen, the San Francisco Giants signed Jeremy Affeldt to a 2-year, $8 million deal. When asked about the deal Affeldt said, "[The Giants] came in with an offer, and it was really close to what we were looking for. The negotiation was pretty quick...
Tuesday's Quick and Late Mug
2 days ago by
Brew Crew Ball
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Some things to read while the Muppets make everything better (h/t Daily Drink).
In the interest of getting it done as early as possible, today's Mug is bullet pointed again:
Prince Fielder finished fourth in the NL MVP balloting, appearing on all 32 ballots and getting...
Affeldt to Giants
November 20, 2008 by
Vegas Watch
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I'm going to try to throw up a short post for each notable free agent signing signing this winter. And yes, most of them will probably be just as timely as this one. Giants sign Jeremy Affeldt for two years, $8MM. Analysis: Szymborski, Law, Me. The consensus on this one is that...
Jeremy Affeldt signs with the Giants.....
November 17, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.
The 29-year-old Affeldt pitched for the Cincinnati Reds last season, going 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA in a team-leading 74 appearances. He...
Sportswriters Continue To Safeguard Our Delicate Sensibilities
Reports the San Francisco Chronicle: Jeremy Affeldt nearly walked onto the field Wednesday for batting practice wearing "a camouflage cap bearing a play on his name not suitable for print." Who let all the schoolmarms into the press box? [SFGate]
Whats Left for the Cards?
November 18, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively searching for a left handed pitcher to bolster their bullpen. Their main target was Jeremy Affeldt, whom recently signed a contract a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday. With their top option off the market, who else...
Jeremy Affeldt, Brad Wilkerson
January 20, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Affeldt signs with Reds
WIlkerson rumors
Did the Cubs Just Whiff on a Good Lefty?
The Giants signed Jeremy Affeldt for two years, $4 million per. That's pretty dang good. Since becoming a full time relief pitcher, Affeldt has excelled - despite calling hitters' parks home. The guys at Fangraphs picked him as a bargain this offseason, and they were right...
Affeldt signs with Giants
November 17, 2008 by
Dunn and Dunner
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Mark Sheldon: The Reds efforts to retain three free agent veterans from their bullpen took another hit on Monday as left-hander Jeremy Affeldt signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Giants. I was hoping he would be back, but for 4 million a year I think we could find a decent...
Setting the Market
November 17, 2008 by
Sports Blog Net
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In case you missed it, the Giants signed Jeremy Affeldt to a 2 year/$8 million dollar contract today in an attempt to shore up their horrific middle relief. Affeldt is the first domino to fall this offseason, and this contract will ultimately set the b...
Giants Sign Affeldt
November 17, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Giants have signed lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt to a two year deal worth 8 million dollars. Affeldt was 1-1 last season with a 3.33 ERA, a year after going 4-3 with a 3.51 ERA for the Rockies. The Giants hope Affeldt will "bridge the gap"...
Giants Sign Howry
December 03, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Giants have agreed to a one year deal worth 2.75 million dollars with relief pitcher Bob Howry. Howry, who went 7-5 with a 5.35 ERA in 72 appearances for the Cubs, will likely be the Giants' setup man. The Giants are doing what they can to improve their bullpen, mostly because...
Post-Game Recap: Giants Lose to the Ro...Wait, What?
August 21, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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by David Zalubowski - AP
lol wut?
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Somewhere in an alternate universe, Aaron Rowand popped up, and Todd Helton roped a double off Jeremy Affeldt. That means we...
Jeremy Affeldt, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
November 20, 2008 by
The Play in California
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The Good: - 29 years old, still sort of young - 7 year Major League veteran - More strikeouts than innings pitched (3:1 K:BB ratio) - Decent ERA last year (3.33) - Can pitch more than 1 inning - Could be the guy Jack Taschner wasn't The Bad: - $8 million for 2 years, like he just...
Dodgers at Giants Top of the Eighth
April 29, 2009 by
NFL Football Online
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Dodgers up, facing Timmy!Two pitches and two hits. It may be time to yank 'im. Bullpen only just wakes up after three more pitches. That change up hadn't been touched all game. He was fooling Furcal with it too until that last one. The bat broke into 4 different pieces but...
CC Won't Make Decision 'Till After Thanksgiving
November 20, 2008 by
Sliding Into Home
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From Newsday: The Yankees are content to let CC Sabathia take his time on his big decision, and Sabathia will do just that. As first reported by ESPN's Peter Gammons, Sabathia doesn't intend to decide on his next team until after the Thanksgiving weekend. There was also this...
Post-Game Thread: More Road Woes
August 16, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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by Kathy Willens - AP
You pitched well for San Frci, Jonathan, but you forgot to hit a couple of doubles for yourself.
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You can't get angry at a pitcher for...
Daily Farm Report 11/17/08
November 18, 2008 by
Future Redbirds
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This isn't prospect related, but where was Mo on Jeremy Affeldt? AFL Shane Robinson hit another walk off single for his only hit in 5 AB. Brett Wallace doubled and walked. From a slow start, Wallace is now up to .310/.368/.575. Tyler Norrick pitched a perfect inning with one K...
Giants' Affeldt doesn't expect All-Star spot
July 04, 2009 by
Mercury News
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Jeremy Affeldt almost certainly won't hear his name called today, when All-Star rosters are announced. When you're a relief pitcher who doesn't earn saves, you don't have to think twice before purchasing that non-refundable flight home for the break.
Affeldt asks for another left-hander
The bullpen did exceptionally well in 2009 with one left-handed reliever for most of the season. Jeremy Affeldt is about to complete a career year. Even so, Affeldt said Tuesday, it could benefit the team next year to have a second lefty, such as rookie Dan...
No All-Star expectations for Affeldt
July 05, 2009 by
Inside Bay Area
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SAN FRANCISCO — Jeremy Affeldt is planning to spend the All-Star break among friends and family at his lake house near Spokane, Wash., with a well-stocked cooler and plenty of provisions for the barbecue.
Brett Tomko to the Royals: The Fantasy Impact
January 28, 2008 by
FantasyFanatics.com
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There's more to this signing that at first glance. At first glance, the Royals wasted $3 million on a pitcher that has been on 6 different ball clubs in 11 seasons, and has been labeled as a "clubhouse cancer" by A.J. Pierzynski, who is a well-known clubhouse cancer....
Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat the Diamondbacks in Exhibition Contest
September 30, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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Rk Pos OPS+ ▾
1
P
Osiris Matos
427
2
P
Jeremy Affeldt*
164
3
3B
Pablo Sandoval#
141
4
OF
Andres Torres#
116
5
IF
Juan Uribe
116
6
C
Steve Holm
97
7
LF
Fred Lewis*
97
8
CF
Aaron Rowand
93
...
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