TY WIGGINTON NEWS
Orioles Land Wigginton
February 03, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Orioles and Ty Wigginton have agreed to a two year deal worth six million dollars. It was surprising to see the Astros release Wigginton after he hit .285 with 23 HR with 58 RBI in 111 games for the Astros last season. Wigginton will play multiple positions for the Orioles, including...
Pirates Eye Wigginton?
December 15, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Add the Pirates to the list of teams going after Ty Wigginton. The Indians, Giants, and Twins are all pursuing Wigginton, who was non-tendered this past weekend. Wigginton made 4.35 million dollars last season, and could receive as much as 7 million dollars after hitting .285 with...
Ty Wigginton needs more time, in a new home...
June 11, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Let me preference this by saying, I've never been one of those guys that has clamoured for the return of Ty Wigginton, of the two deals that were made on that fateful day in 2004, the Wiggy deal was fair.In a true tribute to his popularity, since he left in 2004 there always seems...
Orioles looking to add Wigginton?
January 14, 2009 by
Tireball.com
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Ty Wigginton became a free agent earlier this winter when the Houston Astros decided against tendering him a contract. While he drew interest early on the market for him has died off in recent weeks.
Now the Baltimore Orioles have let it be known that they do have interest in the right...
More on Wigginton
February 04, 2009 by
Oriole Post
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As most fans know, the team acquired the 'verstaile' Ty Wigginton off the market yesterday. There's not been an offiicial press release out on the signing (one can assume he has to finish a physical), but he'll be an Oriole. Here's some more from Wigginton courtesy...
Davis, Save Us
2 days ago by
Faith and Fear
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The Mets were meandering through their most arid major award season since 1993 — the last time no Met scored a single vote for MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year or Rookie of the Year nor nabbed a Silver Slugger or Gold Glove — when it appeared we'd have nothing more to sate...
Another vote for Wiggy
December 14, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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The other night as news of who was being non-tendered was coming out, I reviewed several players who would be a good fit for the Mets. Former Met Ty Wigginton seems to be a nice match, I'm sure he still wants to be a starting 3B but realistically Wiggy is falling into the utility role. Ken ...
Ty Wigginton?
January 30, 2009 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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A while ago I suggested the Yanks pick up Ty Wigginton to help out their bench. It looked like he was going to get a starting job though so I gave up on that idea fairly quickly. However, according to Walt Jocketty, "They're getting close to desperate stage." He has an...
Ty Wigginton Contract Being Held Up?
February 10, 2009 by
Oriole Post
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Monday, 09 February 2009 20:51 As camp is scheduled to start on Saturday with pitchers and catchers, it looks like the deal for Ty Wigginton may be hold according to Peter Schmuck... From the Baltimore Sun: The Orioles are bringing free agent infielder Ty Wigginton back for further ...
Orioles Looking "Short-Term" At The Corners
8 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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The Orioles aren't expected to be major players on the free-agent market this winter, but if the team does make a move, it will likely be to acquire a veteran presence at first and/or third base.Speaking to MASN Sports' Steve Melewski, Baltimore team president Andy MacPhail...
Orioles: What, me worry?
13 days ago by
Ravens Insider
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Actually, I am a little worried about the direction the Orioles may take this offseason, because Andy MacPhail has painted himself into a corner with his stated desire not to trade any of the top prospects for offensive help. That wouldn't bother me if the free agent market...
Wigginton still getting used to reserve role
June 16, 2009 by
Baltimore Sun
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Bumbry, Flacco and 6 other draftees signed
Ty Wigginton had his best game of the season Sunday, blasting two homers for the first time in 2009.
O's Take Series in Seattle After Implosion; Orioles Cook-Off...
July 09, 2009 by
Oriole Post
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The Baltimore Orioles got lucky last night -- literally. They scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth, thanks to RBI's by Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, and two by Ty Wigginton along with two assists -- er, errors -- by Mariners' second Jose Lopez helped the Orioles win, 5...
Ty Wigginton?
February 09, 2009 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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A while ago I suggested the Yanks pick up Ty Wigginton to help out their bench. It looked like he was going to get a starting job though so I gave up on that idea fairly quickly. However, according to Walt Jocketty, "They're getting close to desperate stage." He has an...
Melvin Mora will not take being forced to sit down sitting down
August 02, 2009 by
tonyblogs.net
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Orioles manager Dave Trembley decided to bench third baseman Melvin Mora today, since he's batting only .256, in favor of Ty Wigginton. Trembley admitted that he's also playin Wigginton more lately because his contract extends beyond this year and Mora's doesn't, and...
Lineup Literacy: Week 3
April 16, 2007 by
The GNUru Fantasy Baseball
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The first two weeks of the 2007 Fantasy Baseball season are about to come to a close. That means that now's the time to put the last 2 weeks behind you and turn your attention to week three. While the first 2 weeks of the 2007 season have been frustrating to many as rain, sleet...
Wigginton goes deep twice, O's blast Lowe, Braves
June 14, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Ty Wigginton hit two home runs, Robert Andino drove in three runs and stole home and Brad Bergesen pitched his first complete game to lead the Baltimore Orioles to an 11-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Non-Tender Bench Options
December 14, 2008 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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As teams are making decisions on whether or not to offer contracts to some of their players, the list of non-tenders (courtesy of MLBTR) keeps growing. While most of those players are crap, one potentially useful bench option caught my eye: Ty Wigginton. He hits for a solid average...
Game 137 Game Day Thread
September 07, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Gail Burton - AP
1 day ago:
Baltimore Orioles' Ty Wigginton is tagged out by Texas Rangers catcher Taylor Teagarden on a ground ball hit by Chad Moeller in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Baltimore...
Onto Thirteen Losses in a Row, Brooks Robinson & Consternation
October 01, 2009 by
Oriole Post
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Last night, rookie pitcher David Hernandez got shelled and the Baltimore Orioles lost their 13th game in a row, 5-3, despite a late rally. Baltimore fell behind a never rebounded as Hernandez lasted only 4 1/3 innings, and looked like well, a rookie pitcher. Willy Aybar had an RBI...
Which free agent/trade chip is most likely to become an Oriole in 2010?
14 days ago by
Ravens Insider
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Friday is the start of free agency in Major League Baseball.
It’s also NFL Prediction Friday at the bar, and I can’t break tradition, unless, of course, I am off and am too lazy to file a blog entry.
And that’s not the case this week. So we’ll do our Ravens...
Astros Acquire Miguel Tejada
January 25, 2008 by
mlbtraderumors.com
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UPDATE, 12-12-07 at 12:04pm: Rosenthal says Tejada is expected to play short for the Astros; Adam Everett's time may be up. Tejada's offensive output looks a lot better coming from short than it does coming from third, though it may be a moot point if Ty Wigginton is manning...
Lets Bring Back Ty Wigginton
December 14, 2008 by
Mets Merized Online
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I read on Friday, that former New York Met, Ty Wigginton has been non-tendered and is now a free agent.
Wigginton would perfectly fill the Mets' need for a right handed hitter with some pop in his bat.
The 31 year old hit a solid.285, with a .350 on-base percentage, and a robust...
Yanks Miss Out On Wiggy, Mets Closing In On Loretta?
July 29, 2007 by
Hot Stove New York
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Just yesterday, George King wrote in the New York Post that the Yanks appeared on the verge of acquiring Wigginton in exchange for Scott Proctor, whom the Devils Rays were reportedly interested in converting to a starter. We can only assume therefore that the Yankees had second thoughts...
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