Say What!? Russ Mitchell Gets Chopped
So you may or may not have known this, but the 40-man roster is full. Once the Dodgers brought the Coffey man on board, the 40-man roster overflowed. Now a decision had to be made on who was going to be chopped from the 40-man roster. Well as you know by the title, Russ Mitchell is the one that got chopped. Are you kidding me right now!? Trent Oeltjen and Ramon Troncoso beat Russ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Mark Ellis To 2 Year/8.75 Million Dollar Contract + Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have signed free agent second baseman Mark Ellis to a 2 year/8.75 million dollar contract. Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times adds that the deal includes a 5.75 million dollar option for 2014 and 125,000 dollars per year in plate appearance based incentives.
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Mark Ellis split 2011 between the Rockies and Athletics while...
Via ChadMoriyama.com
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November 15, 2011
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November 15, 2011
Dodgers sign Mark Ellis to two-year deal
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday announced that they have signed second baseman Mark Ellis to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year in 2014. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement.
Mark brings a veteran presence to our lineup and he knows how to handle the bat, said Colletti. On defense, hes been one of the most dependable second...
Via Fox Sports West
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November 15, 2011
Welcome to Coors Field, Mark Ellis
It was the laugher that the Colorado Rockies haven't had all season long.On Friday night, the Rockies got the fireworks going before the sun set. Mark Ellis, just acquired by the Rockies on Thursday, made a big bang in his Rockies debut. He went 3-for-5 in his debut with a double and a home run. He had three RBIs. That is never a bad way to start with a new club.The game by Ellis...
Via Rockies Review
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July 01, 2011
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July 01, 2011
A’s Trade Ellis to Rockies
Midday Thursday, just about 12 hours before the calendar turned to July, we finally witnessed the first significant trade since the start of the 2011 season. The Colorado Rockies acquired second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitcher Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. Colorado will also receive cash in the deal.
Ellis, a 9 year veteran...
Via Baseball Reflections
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July 01, 2011
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July 01, 2011
Athletics Deal Mark Ellis, Commit to Jemile Weeks
Jemile Weeks has been as advertised for Oakland. Through his first 20 games, the younger Weeks has compiled a .303/.346/.461 line to go with six stolen bases in eight attempts, adding up to a .359 wOBA and a 131 wRC+. The second baseman of the future for the Athletics has quickly become the second baseman of the present.
Just as quickly, Mark Ellis became the second baseman of the...
Via Fangraphs
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
Rockies add 2B Ellis to active roster
The Colorado Rockies have added second baseman Mark Ellis to the active roster Friday, in time for the team's game against the Kansas City Royals.
The Rockies acquired Ellis, who'll bat second, and cash from Oakland on Thursday for minor league pitcher Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. Ellis is batting .217 with 11 doubles, one homer and 16 RBIs in 62 games...
Via Fox Sports
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July 01, 2011
Mark Ellis has been solid for the Colorado Rockies
34-year old righty swinging 2B Mark Ellis has played well since coming to the Rockies from the A’s in a deal. Ellis has played in 36 games for the Rockies so far this year and he is 37 for 135 (.274 avg, .722 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 3 homers, 13 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. He has now played in 98 games overall this year for the Rockies & A’s and he is 84 for 352 (.239 avg...
Via Rockies Locker
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August 15, 2011
Giants showing interest in Mark Ellis?
Ellis is batting just .211 for the A's. (Getty)With second baseman Freddy Sanchez likely lost for the rest of the season, the San Francisco Giants are fielding offers from a variety of teams to fill the gaping hole created when Sanchez dislocated his shoulder last week in a game.
One name that's come up recently is Oakland A's infielder Mark Ellis.
Ellis is on the 15...
Via 22gigantes
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June 22, 2011
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June 22, 2011
Transaction Analysis Blog: Mark Ellis Traded to Colorado by R.J. Anderson
Oakland Athletics
Traded 2B-R Mark Ellis and cash to the Rockies for RHP Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. [6/30]
Ellis, now 34, had a stellar run with the Athletics. He came within a game’s worth of plate appearances from reaching 4,300 trips to the plate in his A’s career, and hit .265/.331/.397 in those he did amass. Once park factors are considered, that line...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
Rockies acquire veteran INF Ellis from Athletics
The Colorado Rockies bolstered their infield by acquiring veteran second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
The Rockies sent minor league right-hander Bruce Billings and a player to be named to Oakland for the 34-year-old Ellis and cash.
Ellis wasn't expected to be available for an afternoon game against the White Sox.
The Rockies have searched for...
Via AP on Fox
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June 30, 2011
A's Second Baseman Mark Ellis to the Rockies for Minor Leaguer, Cash
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies bolstered their infield by acquiring veteran second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The Rockies sent minor league right-hander Bruce Billings and a player to be named to Oakland for the 34-year-old Ellis and cash. Ellis wasn't expected to be available for an afternoon game against the Chicago White Sox. The Rockies have searched...
Via NESN.com
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
Mark Ellis Making Immediate Impact in Colorado
Ellis has been enjoying success at the plate since coming over from Oakland, especially at Coors Field.
Although Mark Ellis has only been a member of the Colorado Rockies for six games (including Wednesday night’s game at Atlanta), he has made a huge impact on the team. No one is going to confuse Ellis with Chase Utley, but he is exactly what the Rockies needed. (Although, if...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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July 07, 2011
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July 07, 2011
Dodgers Sign Mark Ellis, Matt Treynor
The Dodgers have signed second baseman Mark Ellis to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year in 2014 and catcher Matt Treanor to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. In the meanwhile, the Dodgers have not officially announced the signing of Matt Kemp.
Via dodgers.scout.com
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November 16, 2011
The Dodgers Are Smart and Stupid at the Same Time, Locking Up Kemp But Adding Ellis
Hooray! The Dodgers are going to sign superstar Matt Kemp to an eight-year, $160 million contract extension!!!
Booo! The Dodgers just gave middle-aged infielder Mark Ellis a two-year deal worth around $9 million!!!
Oh, you silly Dodgers, your decision making is so befuddling paradoxical. How can one team be so smart and yet so stupid at the same time. I mean that literally,...
Via The Outside Corner
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November 15, 2011
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November 15, 2011
A's trade 2B Ellis to Rockies
The Oakland Athletics on Thursday traded second baseman Mark Ellis and cash considerations to the Colorado Rockies for reliever Bruce Billings and a player to be named.
Ellis, 34, is hitting just .217 this season and spent time on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. He once was a starter but has served as a utilityman this season.
Ellis could start again with the...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
Rockies in Review: Mark Ellis, a free agent with uncertain future
Mark Ellis, 34, second baseman
2011 Final Statistics: .248, batting average, .288 on-base percentage, .634 OPS, 7 HRs, 41 RBIs in 519 plate appearances
Contract status: Free agent. Made $6.1 million last season, triggering a $100,000 incentive clause for 125 games played. The Rockies only paid $1.1 million of Ellis’ salary with Oakland picking up the rest.
What went right:...
Via All Things Rockies
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October 20, 2011
Giants interested in Mark Ellis?
The San Francisco Giants are looking for a catcher since they lost Buster Posey to a season-ending surgery, but they also could be interested in Mark Ellis according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
A source close to Schulman says the Giants have asked questions about the Athletics' second baseman. Another source close to Schulman says that Brewers backup catcher...
Via PRO Rumors
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June 21, 2011
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June 21, 2011
Adam Kennedy Will Bring More Value Than Mark Ellis
It happens every year. Ned Colletti signs some guy to an above the market contract (Uribe, Ramirez, a million others) and over the course of the deal that player doesn’t earn what he’s signed for.
Then Colletti signs someone that’s overlooked to be a utility player, and the guy outperforms his contract (Carroll, Miles, etc).
So with Mark Ellis having a pretty bad injury history...
Via Rant Sports
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December 02, 2011
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December 02, 2011
A's 2B Ellis activated from DL
The Oakland Athletics activated second baseman Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list and sent first baseman Daric Barton to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.
Ellis has been sidelined since June 7 because of a hamstring strain. He is batting .211 with one homer and 15 RBIs.
Rookie second baseman Jemile Weeks has assumed the starting role and will remain in the lineup. A's...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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June 22, 2011
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June 22, 2011
Ellis helps Rockies beat Royals 9-6
DENVER - Mark Ellis had three doubles in his second game with the Colorado Rockies, who also got a home run from...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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July 03, 2011
2B Mark Ellis has stellar debut with Rockies
For nearly a decade, Mark Ellis dutifully followed the rules in Oakland by donning white shoes. Now with the Colorado Rockies, the 9-year veteran second baseman got a little more colorful with his cleat selection,...
Via SFgate
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July 02, 2011
The Colorado Rockies have five free agents heading into this winter
The Colorado Rockies have five free agents after the World Series is over. Here is who I see staying and leaving out of this bunch:
Mark Ellis: 34-year old righty swinging 2B Mark Ellis played in 70 games for the Rockies last year and he was 72 for 263 (.274 avg, .708 OPS) with 34 runs scored, 6 homers, 25 RBIs and 7 stolen bases. He played in 132 games overall for the A’s ...
Via Rockies Locker
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October 19, 2011
A's 2B Ellis exits with hamstring strain
Oakland Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis left Monday's game against Baltimore with a right hamstring strain.Scott Sizemore pinch hit for Ellis in the sixth inning.Ellis went 0-for-2 and scored a run. His batting average dipped to .211 on the season.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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June 06, 2011
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June 06, 2011
'Very Good Chance' Ellis Becomes a Giant
Mark Ellis is the longest-tenured member of the Oakland Athletics, but soon he might find himself the newest member of the San Francisco Giants.At least, that's the "widespread belief" of many folks in the Bay Area, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser."I think there's a very good chance," an industry insider told Slusser Wednesday.The legs of this rumor began...
Via NBC Bay Area
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June 23, 2011
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