MIGUEL CAIRO NEWS
Myers returns to roster; Cairo misses the cut
12 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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Brett Myers, who last appeared in the Division Series, becomes pitcher No. 12 as the Phillies set their World Series roster this afternoon. Miguel Cairo will be omitted, a nod to Eric Bruntlett's speed and versatility. Bruntlett has had a knack for scoring big runs as a pinch runner...
No Cervelli or Cairo leaves Venezuela with no rooting interests
10 days ago by
Big League Stew
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When it comes to representation in this year's World Series, Venezuelans will simply have to be content with watching Ozzie Guillen on Fox's pregame show.According to USA Today, the current Fall Classic marks the first time since 1992 that a Venezuelan ballplayer will not be...
Free Agent Friday: First Base 2010
2 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
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Click charts to enlarge. Full data after the jump.
2009 STATS & VALUE
First basemen
AGE
TYPE
CLUB OPTION
WAR
UZR/150
wOBA
ISO
Russell Branyan
34
2.8
2.4
0.368
0.269
Adam LaRoche
30
B
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Surprising Roster Moves And More
12 days ago by
The Fightins
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Did you know that Charlie Manuel has decided to move Jimmy Rollins to second base? Neither did anyone else. We all probably should have seen it coming.
After all, Utley hasn’t been the superstar we’ve needed him to be this October, and Miguel Cairo won’t be playing...
Brett Myers in, Miguel Cairo out
According to Todd Zolecki (via Twitter) the Phillies' World Series roster will include Brett Myers in the bullpen. He will replace infielder Miguel Cairo on the roster. No other changes from the NLCS roster as of yet.
Bunts and Balks (8/22)
The Phillies placed IF/OF Greg Dobbs on the 15-Day DL, with a strained calf. IF/OF Miguel Cairo was recalled from Lehigh Valley (AAA). Antonio Bastardo was moved from the 15-Day DL, to the 60-Day DL, opening a spot on the 40-Man roster for Cairo.
Dobbs was the fourth outfielder in...
Managerial Ineptitude Mars Day 2
October 09, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Thursday, three teams lost games because their managers made terrible, terrible decisions.
The Phillies gifted the Rockies a game when their offense failed to show up and made Aaron Cook look half-decent — which he’s not. No wonder the Fightins only scored a pathetic...
Phillies Sign Cairo
February 15, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Phillies have signed Miguel Cairo to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Cairo hit .249 last season with the Mariners, but can serve as a back up at nearly any position, having played all four infield positions left and right field last season. This...
Beerleaguer 2009 Phillies Minor League All-Stars
September 10, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Beerleaguer's senior correspondent scoured the minor leauge box scores daily and arrived at this mixed bag of prospects and veterans that did their teams proud: Andy Tracy, 1B; Harold Garcia, 2B; Miguel Cairo, SS; Neil Sellers, 3B; Michael Taylor, Dom Brown, Leandro Castro, OF...
Dobbs to DL; Cairo Called Up
August 23, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Greg Dobbs was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a minor tweak to his right calf. Miguel Cairo was called up from Triple-A. To make room for Cairo on the 40-man roster, Antonio Bastardo was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
In other injury news, Brett Myers is scheduled...
Cairo makes Opening Day roster
April 04, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Phillies have announced their Opening Day roster, and right handed utility man Miguel Cairo is on the list. Cairo has been battling all spring to be the final right handed bat off the bench.
Beerleaguer for breakfast: Big night for top outfielders
August 13, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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A pair of celebrated minor league outfielders appear to be knocking at the door to the big leagues, while another is turning heads with an outstanding season with the stick. Lehigh Valley outfielder Michael Taylor became the first IronPig to hit for the cycle in a five-hit night that...
Phils Sign Cairo to Minor League Deal
Scott Lauber reports that the Phillies have signed utility player Miguel Cairo, a righthanded hitter, to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Background from MLBTR:Cairo, 34, hit .249/.316/.330 last year for the Mariners. He can serve
as a back-up at nearly any position the ...
Phillies sign Miguel Cairo
February 15, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Phillies announced the signing of Miguel Cairo to a minor-league contract. Cairo hit .249 with no home runs and 23 RBI in 221 at-bats for Seattle last season.....
Philadelphia Phillies WHO IS Miguel Cairo
May 16, 2009 by
NFL Football Online
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May 8th, 2009- As I sat in my seat in the bottom of the 6th inning at Citizens Bank Park, I see a pinch hitter walk up to the plate for Cole Hamels. I, along with others around me, instantly try to guess the hitter’s identity. “Dobbs, it’s gotta be!”, &ldquo...
Breaking news: Gnome stays home for division series
October 06, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Speed couldn't save Eric Bruntlett from his .171/.224/.238. The much-maligned utility infielder, who was in the middle of several big moments last postseason, will be left off the NLDS roster, according to various reports, which likely means veteran Miguel Cairo, who spent most...
Phillies Ink Miguel Cairo To Minor League Deal
February 15, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Scott Lauber reports the Phillies have signed infielder Miguel Cairo to a minor league deal.
Cairo, 34, hit .249 with 23 RBI in 221 at bats last season for the Mariners. (...)
Post season roster set; no Bruntlett, Walker or Condrey
Miguel Cairo, Antonio Bastardo, Kyle Kendrick make cutCharlie Manuel had some decisions to make when trimming down his post-season roster. Some decisions raised a few eye brows while some were seen form a mile away.Perhaps the most notable name not found on the post season roster is...
Cairo? Really?
January 09, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The Mariners sign Miguel Cairo to a one year deal. Horrible, horrible move. Does this mean Jeff Clement or Mike Morse are about to be traded?
Game chat: Phillies open season's final series
October 02, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Rick VandenHurk and Joe Blanton match up when the Florida Marlins and Philadelphila Phillies play game number 160 under the lights tonight at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will pepper a couple of subs into the lineup, with Ben Francisco in for Raul Ibanez, Greg Dobbs manning third...
Please stop the Murphy insanity...
October 01, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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At 25 y/o in 120 gms as a starter he hit .295 with a .368 Slg. pct. and a .338 OBP. Overall he is a lifetime .265 hitter with a .356 Slg pct. and a .314 OBP. Never a stellar defensive player, after initially starting his career as a 2B, he would eventually play seven different position...
Phillies Eye Sheffield
April 01, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Phillies have some interest in now free agent outfielder Gary Sheffield. Releasing Geoff Jenkins opens up a spot on the roster, possibly for Miguel Cairo, but it could go to Gary Sheffield if he is willing to sign quickly and at the right...
Cairo rejoins Phillies, Dobbs on DL with calf strain
August 23, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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The Philadelphia Phillies purchased the contract of infielder Miguel Cairo from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday after placing third baseman Greg Dobbs on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right calf.
Ichiro Praises Cairo
July 03, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Ichiro calls Cairo the best number 2 hitter he's encountered in the USA. Really? Whaaaa?
Johnson’s Strikeouts Not Enough
September 22, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Josh Johnson lasts just five innings despite striking out ten batters. He gives up seven hits including an RBI double to the ageless (and generally punchless) Miguel Cairo. Those seven hits came on just twelve balls in play and produced four runs.
Joe Blanton is working on a shutout...
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