Aurilia Wants to be a Met?
Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports that free agent corner infielder Rich Aurilia has a desire to play for the New York Mets or the New York Yankees in this coming year.
The 38 year old Brooklyn native seems to want to end his career in the Big Apple, and according to Baggarly, [...]
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February 02, 2010
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Richie calls it quits
It has been obvious since the end of last season that Rich Aurilia's career as an active player was over. But the ex-infielder refrained from officially announcing his retirement until this weekend, as he attended the reunion of the Giants' 2000 National League West division championship team at AT&T Park.
Aurilia said Sunday that he has asked his agent, Barry Axelrod...
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April 11, 2010
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April 11, 2010
Rich Aurilia Retires
Rich Aurilia officially retired, according to MLB.com's Chris Haft.
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April 11, 2010
Aurilia Eying Yankees Or Mets
In some minor news it's being reported that Rich Aurilia has interesting in signing with either of the New York teams. Here's more info from Andrew Baggarly:Aurilia, despite his emotional sendoff in the Giants’ final homestand last October, said he isn’t ready to walk away from the game yet. He’s been working out for the past two months, taking swings and doing baseball...
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February 02, 2010
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February 02, 2010
17 pounds and counting --- The ever-shrinking waist of Pablo Sandoval
Rich Aurilia told Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle that San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has lost 17 pounds this winter.
"When I saw him he looked great. He really did," said Aurilia. "I think his mindset -- hopefully -- has changed in a sense that he knows what's at stake not only for the team, but his own individual health and...
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January 10, 2011
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January 10, 2011
Non Roster Invitee: Rich Aurilia - Giants
Rich Aurilia not making the Giants would be an even bigger shock then the 37-year-old having to settle for a minor league contract with an invite after hitting .283 with 10 homers as a super infield utility man last season.
Make no mistake about it. We love Rich Aurilia here at Tireball.com and so do the [...]
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March 27, 2009
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March 27, 2009
Rich Aurilia wants to come home...
The 38 y/o Rich Aurilia wants to play one more year, after struggling to keep his roster spot last year in San Francisco there was speculation he that would retire. But Aurilia wants to play one more season and the native New Yorker would like to play in his home town.The same reason he ended up keeping his spot last year in SF is the same reason he could be a solid pick-up for spring...
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February 02, 2010
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February 02, 2010
SF Giants Rumors – More Insights On Giants Number 1 Pick, Joe Panik
Are you dying (not literally) to know more about the San Francisco Giants number one draft pick? Marc Raimondi of the New York Post recently wrote an article about the Giants drafting shortstop Joe Panik. Raimondi says Panik was just another smallish middle infielder with potential at the plate after high school. Panik went on to St. John’s and added 20 pounds of muscle, improved...
Via San Francisco Giants Baseball (SF Giants Rumors)
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June 08, 2011
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June 08, 2011
Giants still have need for Aurilia
The San Fransisco Giants wouldn’t consider re-signing Rich Aurilia the top priority entering this offseason but it’s probably not too far down the list.
Aurilia who has played 10 of his 13 big league seasons for the Giants has been a fan favorite in the Bay Area for years. No longer the everyday shortstop he was, [...]
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January 07, 2009
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January 07, 2009
Aurilia hopes to land in New York
After hitting a robust .213/.256/.279 over 60 games in 2009, Rich Aurilia wants to play for the Yankees in 2010 (or for the Mets). Apparently, he believes he still has enough left in the tank to compete at the age of 38 and the Brooklyn native wishes to don a jersey for a hometown team. [...]
Via The iYankees Blog
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February 02, 2010
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February 02, 2010
Aurilia close to retiring
It’s been over ten years since Rich Aurilia was one of the best shortstops in baseball. Now 38 years of age the veteran of 15 major league seasons may retire following a season in which he hit just .213/.256/.279 with two homers and 16 RBI while battling an ankle injury.
While Aurilia says he is still [...]
Via Tireball.com
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February 27, 2010
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February 27, 2010
Value Shopping
With the free agent market deflating daily the stars, much less fringe players, are having trouble striking deals. This type of situation could give the local teams an opportunity at obtaining key players at a bargain price. Here are some players that I would watch:
Rich Aurilia - would make for a perfect complement to Delgado [...]
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January 03, 2009
On this date in Giants history — Dec. 22
2000: Hoping to fill the void created by the departure of Ellis Burks, the Giants sign veteran outfielder Eric Davis to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The Players Choice Awards’ “Man of the Year” had considered retirement, but the lure of more playing time changes his mind.
1994: The Giants trade pitcher John Burkett to the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor...
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December 22, 2011
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December 22, 2011
Giants' Aurilia glad he could say goodbye to his dad
Rich Aurilia traveled to Phoenix last weekend to wish his dad a happy Father's Day. And to say goodbye. 'I'm so grateful I went,' said Aurilia, whose father, Richard, died Thursday after a 24-year struggle with multiple sclerosis. He was 64.
Via Mercury News
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June 22, 2009
Cubs may add Aurilia, deal Cedeno
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Chicago Cubs have spoken to Rich Aurilia?s agent and that the 37-year-old utility man may ultimately take the roster spot of Ronny Cedeno.
Aurilia?s agent Barry Axelrod recently stated that both Aurilia and the San Fransisco Giants had interest in making 2009 another season together.
Aurilia enjoyed a strong 2008 [...]
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January 15, 2009
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January 15, 2009
Rich Aurilia, Dave Roberts Look to Become Big-League Winemakers
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Giants, FanHouse ExclusiveSAN FRANCISCO -- Rich Aurilia and Dave Roberts turned their first passion (baseball) into a career, and now they're trying to do it again with their newest passion.Aurilia, a veteran Giants infielder, and Roberts, a recently-retired outfielder, are soon going to be bottling the first vintage of their own wine.No, Aurilia...
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June 29, 2009
Cubs Win All Important Simulated 2009 NL Central Crown
Baseball Prospectus updated their team depth chart with new PECOTA information and the Cubs are hands down the class of the simulated National League Central. The Cubs come out with 96 wins and an easy division crown with the Brewers being their closest competition at 83 wins. That's also the best record in the NL and second best in the league behind the 98 imaginary wins that...
Via Cub Reporter
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February 09, 2009
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February 09, 2009
Rich Aurilia Hopes To Play In 2010
Rich Aurilia hopes to play in 2010, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Said Aurilia:
"As far as next year, I definitely want to play if the situation is right. I understand that I would mainly be a utility, pinch hitter-type player, which I'm alright with."
Crasnick notes that it was a trying year for Aurilia, whose father passed away. Aurilia...
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November 23, 2009
Aurilia content with mentor, utility roles
Last week, as the Giants had two roster moves pending and speculation abounded that Rich Aurilia's job was in danger, Aurilia did not give it a second thought - or a first thought. "I kind of totally put that out of my mind," the 37-year-old utility man said...
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June 03, 2009
Commentary: Aurilia, Molina linked to 2002 World Series
Rich Aurilia celebrates with his teammates after his one-out single drove in Steve Holm for the winning run in the bottom of the 10th.
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June 17, 2009
Aurilia homers in Giants' 5-3 victory
Rich Aurilia hit his first home run of the season to give San Francisco the lead in the seventh inning Sunday, and the Giants won two of three games in their series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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June 01, 2009
Aurilia returns to DL
Infielder Rich Aurilia watched all of Wednesday's 10-inning game with no hope of contributing. "Today was a great win," he said. "I can't tell you how many of those games I've taken part in during my career here, and it was killing me not to be able to be in...
Via SFgate
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August 12, 2009
Aurilia makes room for Sadowski
Tuesday's long-awaited roster move to make room for pitcher Ryan Sadowski was not very dramatic. The Giants placed Rich Aurilia on the 15-day disabled list with an infected right big toe. Aurilia has the type of ailment that does not necessarily require two...
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July 21, 2009
Giants option INF Downs; activate INF Aurilia
Following the Giants' 13-0 win over the Astros, the team optioned infielder Matt Downs to Triple-A Fresno to make room for infielder Rich Aurilia, who was activated from the bereavement list.
Via Miami Herald
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July 04, 2009
Cubs trade Hill to the Orioles, Still Stumping for Ben Sheets
The Cubs have officially traded Rich Hill to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later. The PTBNL will depend on how Hill does in 2009, but the trade must be completed within 6 months.
the move carries little risk for the Orioles since what they eventually will give up to the Cubs depends largely on Hill?s success.
The Cubs have opened a spot on their 40-man roster...
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February 02, 2009
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