Yardbarker: Esteban German

Rangers place INF German on DL; recall Moscoso

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:16:00 -0500

The Texas Rangers placed infielder Esteban German on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-handed pitcher Guillermo Moscoso from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

The Rangers make a non Pudge roster move

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:54:40 -0500

Infielder Esteban German has been put on the disabled list with a strained right groin. The Rangers have called up pitcher Guillermo Moscoso to take his roster spot.

Wednesday's Texas Rangers spotlight: Esteban German

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:52:00 -0500

Rangers’ Esteban German grateful for major opportunity

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:32:00 -0500

CLEVELAND — Esteban German wasn’t sure his time with the Texas Rangers would come this year.

Doug Melvin Throws a Transaction Tantrum

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:29:53 -0500

More photos » by Morry Gash - ASSOCIATED PRESS about 1 month ago: Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha scratches his head during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Mesa, Ariz. Behind is general manager Doug Melvin. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Browse more photos » Doug Melvin is unhappy with the Brewers' play, and he's had enough, DFA'ing Bill Hall, se...

Arias down, German up, Bannister DFA'd

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:22:28 -0500

Per Jeff Wilson, Joaquin Arias has been optioned to AAA, Esteban German has had his contract purchased, and John Bannister has been designated for assignment to make room for German on the 40 man roster.

Oklahoma City RedHawks Rip Memphis Redbirds 10-4 - PCL

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:18:15 -0500

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City RedHawks snapped a four game losing streak on Wednesday night with a 10-4 win over Memphis at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Esteban German went 4-4 and Kevin Richardson hit a . . .

Oklahoma City RedHawks Finish Sweep of Portland Beavers with 3-2 Win

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:05:34 -0500

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- OKLAHOMA CITY – Julio Borbon tallied three hits and Esteban German drove in two runs as the Oklahoma City RedHawks completed a four-game sweep of the Portland Beavers ...

From the Wire...Cubs Release Esteban German

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:33:39 -0500

According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs released Esteban German on Friday. Esteban German signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on March 13 that included a non-roster invitation to Spring Training. After 16 days in big league camp, the Cubs re-assigned German to minor league camp on March 29.

Cubs release yet another top draft pick

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:03:39 -0500

Mark Pawelek was released today by the organization. The Cubs drafted him in the 1st round in 2005 out of some high school in Utah. Never a good move, in my opinion, to draft somebody from a school where there is little or no talent. Why not select some dude from Anchorage High? Anyway, a week ago the Cubs released 2003 1st round pick Ryan Harvey. I wouldn’t be too surprised to see 2006 1st round pick Tyler Colvin dropped at the end of this season. In other news, the Cubs trimmed th...

From the Wire...Cubs Sign German

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:50:02 -0500

According to a report from the Sun-Times, the Cubs signed free-agent utility man Esteban German on Friday to a minor league contract. German was released by the Royals on March 9 after clearing waivers. German will compete for the back-up third baseman job.

Cubs Sign German, Send Five to Minor League Camp

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:41:07 -0500

Apparently unhappy with what they've seen so far from Luis Rivas, the Cubs have signed 30-year old super-sub IF-OF Esteban German to a minor league contract, with an NRI to Spring Training. German was released by the Kansas City Royals last Friday.

In 388 MLB games (with OAK, TEX, and mostly KC), German has played 2B-3B-SS-LF-CF, and even has gone behind the plate on ocacasion. A right-handed hitter, German has hit 277/358/383 over his big league career, with 28 SB (14 CS).

German possibly has a chance to make the Cubs 25-man Opening Day roster, although it would probably require the Cubs going with an 11-man pitching staff. Otherwise he will probably end up at Iowa.

In addition, the Cubs have cut five players, optioning OF Richie Robnett (acquired from OAK in the Michael Wuertz deal) to AAA Iowa, and sending Pitchers J. R. Mathes, Brian Schlitter, and Matt Smith, and Catcher Steve Clevenger to minor league camp. None of the cuts are a surprise. Contrary to what it says in the Official Press Release, the Cubs big league camp Spring Training roster actually now stands at 54 (not 53). They didn't count Esteban German when they added up the total).

Also, veteran 3B Corey Koskie has arrived at Cubs camp, and will be given a chance to show what he can do and if he has anything left. The 35-year old Koskie was a member of Team Canada in the WBC, after missing the 2006 and 2007 seasons with Post-Concussion Syndrome.

My guess is that Koskie will go to Iowa to start the season as insurance in case something bad happens to Aramis Ramirez, with the understanding that he can request his release every 30 days (after 30 days, after 60 days, etc). The Cubs have had that type of arrangement in the past with veteran players who agree to play at AAA.

Hot corner a concern for the Dodgers

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:43 -0500

Third base has turned into an area of concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team has already lost 3 of them during the course of spring training. Where does that leave them? With minor leaguer Blake DeWitt as their Opening Day third baseman, barring a last minute trade. I'm sure Dodgers fans are even going who the hell is DeWitt?

2007 All-Sleeper Teams: AL East

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:41:35 -0500

The most undervalued positional players in the AL East, including Ryan Shealy, Justin Kubel, Andy Marte, Esteban German, Curtis Granderson, and others.