Yardbarker: Rich Aurilia

Tuesday Rockpile: Arbitration offer deadline is today - Rockies to decide on Betancourt

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:08:19 -0500

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Arbitration: some people get it, and some people just don't. Browse more photos » It is December 1, meaning today is the deadline for teams to offer arbitration, at least to qualify for draft pick compensation. Betancourt is likely the only Rockie to receive salary arbitration offer, writes Troy Renck, leaving Joe Beimel, Jason Marquis and Yorvit Torrealba free. &n...

Post-Game Recap: Giants Beat Diamondbacks

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:19:48 -0500

The Giants went 52-29 this season at home. Dang. I think they were messing around with the humidor. This thread is reserved for positive feelings. To wit: Rich Aurilia #35 / First Base / San Francisco Giants Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Sep 02, 1971 Thanks for being a Giant, Richie. But if you're in the mood to grumble, there's a thread for you over on the side.

Giants place Aurilia on DL, activate Schierholtz

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:29:24 -0500

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Infielder Rich Aurilia has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the San Francisco Giants so they can activate outfielder Nate Schierholtz from the DL.

Post-Game Thread

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:38:13 -0500

More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Bengie Molina, immovable object, takes a hit from some sort of freaky giraffe man. Browse more photos » I could use another four days off. People I'm angry at right now: Edgar Renteria, Rich Aurilia, and Edgar Renteria. And where's my damn pizza? Also, I'm annoyed with Edgar Renteria right now. And Rich Aurilia.

Rich Aurilia, Dave Roberts Look to Become Big-League Winemakers

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0500

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 and Roberts aren't stepping on the grapes themselves, but neither are they simply slapping their name on someon...

Giants' Aurilia glad he could say goodbye to his dad

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:33:21 -0500

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.

Commentary: Aurilia, Molina linked to 2002 World Series

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:39:52 -0500

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.

Aurilia content with mentor, utility roles

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:00:00 -0500

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...

Aurilia homers in Giants' 5-3 victory

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:33:23 -0500

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. Extra Baggs blog | Stats | Twitter feed | Forum | More Giants

Non Roster Invitee: Rich Aurilia - Giants

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:46:44 -0500

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 [...]

Cubs trade Hill to the Orioles, Still Stumping for Ben Sheets

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:24:10 -0500

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, which they will probably use to sign Rich Aurilia or Kevin Millar (Aurilia please!), but it?s my duty to sugge...

Cubs may add Aurilia, deal Cedeno

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:50:58 -0500

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 [...]

Giants still have need for Aurilia

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:18:15 -0500

The San Fransisco Giants wouldn

Value Shopping

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:42:43 -0500

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 [...]