Nobody wants to play in Pittsburgh
First, news broke yesterday that Edwin Jackson turned down a three year deal from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then just a couple of hours ago today, the story came out that Roy Oswalt said "thanks, but no thanks" to the Pirates approaching him wanting to talk. So why don't players want to play in Pittsburgh?
There's a culture of losing in Pittsburgh. The streak is...
Via The Outside Corner
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6 days ago
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6 days ago
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An average winter
At ESPN, Christina Kahrl lists the "most average" hitters at every position on the field using Clay Davenport's EqA. She found that Rod Barajas is the most average catcher and that Clay Barmes is the most average shortstop. Given that the Pirates will be spending nearly $10 million on the duo in 2012, that certainly seems uninspiring. Of course, the point of the most...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
Pirates sign catcher Rod Barajas
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran catcher Rod Barajas to a one-year deal with a club option for 2013.
Terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed Thursday.
The 36-year-old Barajas hit .230 with 16 home runs and 47 RBIs last season while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Pirates are in need of catching help after declining the options on veterans Chris...
Via AP on Fox
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November 10, 2011
2012 Fantasy Baseball Projection: Rod Barajas
The Pittsburgh Pirates were in tremendous need of a catcher for the 2012 season and they got their man in veteran backstop Rod Barajas. With Ryan Doumit and Chris Snyder both opting for free agency, getting a veteran catcher who could handle the young Pirates pitching staff was critical and in Barajas, the Bucs got somebody who will thrive in that role.
THE MASK: Rod Barajas' home...
Via Fantasy Baseball Dugout
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November 12, 2011
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November 12, 2011
Bye Bye, Barajas?
Steve Dilbeck of the LA Times reports that the Dodgers, beset with ten free agentss (the most in baseball, mind you), will likely not re-sign catcher Rod Barajas and instead will try and "go young" behind the plate:
Of the Dodgers’ 10 free agents, only one –- catcher Rod Barajas -– is thought to project as a Type B free agent, which could provide a team a supplemental...
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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October 31, 2011
2011 Los Angeles Dodgers Season Review: Catcher
Rod Barajas
Rod Barajas subscribes to a simple theory: why be anyone but Rod Barajas when people will continue to give me a job regardless of the fact that I’m a pretty mediocre player? Not a bad idea, considering he doesn’t have many other options.
Since arriving in L.A. after being claimed off of waivers from the Mets, Barajas has been consistent. Outside of a hot first...
Via ChadMoriyama.com
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October 21, 2011
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October 21, 2011
Every day is Father's Day for Dodgers catcher
LOS ANGELES -- When school is out and the kids are in town, every day is Father's Day for Rod Barajas.
It's noisy, and no one sleeps late, but it's still sweet music to Barajas, the Los Angeles Dodgers catcher who lives for moments like these.
He and his wife Stacie are parents to six children -- Andrew, 15; Bryce, 10; Aunalilia, 9; Rod Jr., 6; Jace, 5, and Aubrielle...
Via Fox Sports West
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June 18, 2011
Pittsburgh Pirates Sign C Rod Barajas
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first addition via free agency this offseason by signing catcher Rod Barajas (buh-RAH-hoss) to a one a one-year contract with a team option for 2013. Barajas will earn $4 million in 2012 while the team option is for $3.5 million the year after.
The 36-year-old has been a pretty durable backstop in his time with six different MLB teams.
Barajas...
Via Rant Sports
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
Pirates Get Their Starting Catcher in Rod Barajas
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first addition to the 40-man roster this off-season, signing veteran catcher Rod Barajas to a one year, $4 M deal. The deal comes with a $3.5 M option in 2013 that has no buyout. The move was made exactly one week after teams were eligible to negotiate with free agents. The move was a bit of a surprise considering how young the off-season is...
Via Pirates Prospects
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
Dee Gordon and Rod Barajas Unveil Touching Baby Celebration
Rod Barajas thinks the world of his little baby, Dee Gordon.
Via The Big Lead
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September 29, 2011
The Buccos Bring In Barajas
In 2011, the Pirates received 2.5 WAR and a 92 wRC+ out of their catchers, mostly because Ryan Doumit and Chris Snyder spent most of the summer on the DL. Pittsburgh declined the duo’s expensive options after the season, and today they brought in a new backstop via free agency, former Dodger Rod Barajas. The damage: one-year and $4 million with a club option for 2013 worth $3.5...
Via Fangraphs
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
The Los Angeles Dodgers place Rod Barajas on the D.L.
The Dodgers have placed 35-year old righty swinging catcher Rod Barajas on the 15-day disabled list due to a sprained right ankle. Barajas has played in 56 games for the Dodgers so far this year and he is 40 for 182 (.220 avg, .646 OPS) with 15 runs scored, 8 homers and 21 RBIs. 27-year old switch-hitting Dioner Navarro will take over as the starting catcher until Barajas is ready...
Via Dodgers Locker
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June 19, 2011
Pirates agree to terms with catcher Rod Barajas
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran catcher Rod Barajas have agreed to a one-year deal with a club option for 2013.Barajas will make $4 million in 2012 and the club holds a $3.5 million option for the 2013 season. If Barajas is traded, it becomes a mutual option. ...
Via Washington Times
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November 10, 2011
The Dodgers Win Something, Kind Of
During Wednesday nights insane night of baseball there was one gem which went fairly unnoticed until Dodger blogger Mike Petriello was able to .GIF it. Check out the below “moment” between the Dodgers’ Rod Barajas and Dee Gordon. As SB Nation put it; “Congratulations to the Dodgers’ Rod Barajas and Dee Gordon, who, during the final meaningless game...
Via Cosby Sweaters
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September 29, 2011
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September 29, 2011
Dodgers lose Rod Barajas and Jamey Carroll
The Dodgers lost a pair of free agents in the last two days -- Rod Barajas and Jamey Carroll.Barajas signed a 1-year, $4 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The deal also includes an option for 2013 at $3.5 million.There are a few things to go over here.Why did he sign so quick?Why did he get so much money?Implications for the DodgersWell, this is the Pirates...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue
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November 12, 2011
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November 12, 2011
Does a Big Free Agent Make Sense For the Pirates?
The 2011-2012 off-season has been somewhat amusing. At the start of the off-season, the big focus was on the options of Paul Maholm, Ryan Doumit, Chris Snyder, and Ronny Cedeno. The Pirates declined all four options, much to the dismay of Pirates fans, who didn’t think the team could replace those four players on the free agent market.
The Pirates replaced Cedeno with Clint...
Via Pirates Prospects
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
Pirates ink C Barajas to one-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed veteran catcher Rod Barajas to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal has a club option for 2013.
Barajas, 36, batted .230 with 16 homers and 47 RBIs in 336 at-bats with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
The Los Angeles Dodgers have ten potential free agents
The Los Angeles Dodgers have 10 potential free agents heading into this winter. Here is a look at who will be staying and leaving in my opinion:
Rod Barajas: 36-year old righty swinging catcher Rod Barajas played in 98 games for the Dodgers last year and he was 70 for 305 (.230 avg, .717 OPS) with 29 runs scored, 16 homers and 47 RBIs. PREDICTION: LEAVING
Jamey Carroll: 37-year...
Via Dodgers Locker
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October 18, 2011
Dodgers Announce This Year's Father's Day Event
Rod Barajas. Wearing a Dodgers giveaway apron. Making pancakes.
From a Dodgers press release:
On Sunday, June 19, fans at Dodger Stadium can enjoy a special Father's Day presented by Farmer John. Following the Dodger game, families will be invited onto the field for Father's Day Catch, the Dodgers announced today. Fans at the game will also receive Father's Day BBQ...
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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May 19, 2011
Big day for Barajas cut short by groin strain
Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas, who slugged a three-run homer and an RBI single earlier, left Friday night's game against the Rockies in the sixth inning with a slight strain of the right groin.
Via dodgers.com
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August 20, 2011
Barajas takes off protective boot to play catch
Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas, who is on the 15-day disabled list, shed his protective boot and played catch Tuesday for the first time since suffering a sprained ankle Saturday night.
Via dodgers.com
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June 21, 2011
Barajas catches in rehab, likely ready after break
Catcher Rod Barajas caught nine innings Saturday night in a Minor League rehab assignment for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and is likely to be activated from the disabled list when the Dodgers resume play after the All-Star Break.
Via dodgers.com
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July 10, 2011
Rod Barajas isn't so different from Russell Martin
Martin got off to a fast start with the Yankees, but the catchers' statistics have been similar over the course of the season.It looked as if the Dodgers had made a significant mistake.
Via LA Times
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September 23, 2011
Garland And Barajas On Different Pages
And we're not talking about their entries in the 2011 Dodgers Media Guide. With a team already depleted by physical injury, annoying management, and woeful offense, we now have healthy pitchers and catchers sniping at each other following a blowout loss:
CHICAGO -- Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jon Garland and catcher Rod Barajas revealed in separate interviews following...
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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May 21, 2011
Pirates sign catcher Rod Barajas
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Rod Barajas - to a one-year deal with a club option
for 2013. It reportedly was a one-year, $4 million contract. The deal includes a $3.5 million club option for 2013 with no buyout.
Via pirates.scout.com
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November 10, 2011
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