Yardbarker: Cesar Izturis

O’s Salvage Finale In Metrodome

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:15:13 -0500

Baltimore wrapped up their nine game road trip with the finale of the three game set tonight in Minnesota. The birds looked to take one after dropping their first two games of the series. The O’s scored two in the first on an infield single from Cesar Izturis and a throwing error from Twins’ shortstop Orlando [...]

The Orioles activated Cesar Izturis on Friday after the shortstop spent more than a month on the...

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:14:57 -0500

The Orioles activated Cesar Izturis on Friday after the shortstop spent more than a month on the disabled list because of appendicitis. Rookie pitcher David Hernandez was sent to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Izturis. Hernandez is 2-2 with a 3.94 ERA in five starts for the Orioles. Hernandez is expected to be back in Baltimore soon. There was speculation that the O's would move either outfielder Felix Pie or infielder Oscar Salazar to make room for Izturis. Izturis, who is...

O's shortstop Izturis undergoes appendectomy

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:45:43 -0500

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles say shortstop Cesar Izturis underwent an appendectomy Friday night after complaining of severe stomach pains earlier in the day.

Cesar Izturis to Undergo Appendectomy

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:01:07 -0500

Cesar Izturis, a shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, is currently undergoing surgery tonight for appendicitis. After alerting the team that he had serious stomach pains earlier on Friday, he was diagnosed with needing an appendectomy. On the season, the 29-year-old native from Venezuela is hitting .260 with one homer and 13 RBIs. This is his first [...]Post from: Knuckle Curve

Izturis headed for DL after appendectomy

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Reliever Walker released; lefty Castillo called up - Orioles shortstop Cesar Izturis was scheduled to undergo an appendectomy Friday night at a local hospital, a procedure that will likely force him to the disabled list.

Izturis Under the Knife

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:50:30 -0500

Cesar Izturis needs an emergency appendectomy. Izturis played in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to Seattle and accompanied the Orioles to Oakland for a three-game series against the Athletics. But after arriving at the Coliseum early Friday with stomach pain, the 29-year-old Izturis was taken to a hospital for a CT scan. The tests revealed that Izturis, who was [...]

Orioles Shortstop Cesar Izturis Has Appendicitis

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:39:09 -0500

by Jeff FletcherFiled under: OriolesOAKLAND -- Orioles shortstop Cesar Izturis was set to undergo an appendectomy on Friday night. He will obviously be placed on the disabled list before Saturday's game.Before Orioles manager Dave Trembley knew the extent of Izturis' condition, he said his loss would be a big one."It goes without saying that if we lose a guy like Izturis for any length of time, it would be a major blow to this team," Trembley said.Robert Andino started at sh...

Izturis could be headed to disabled list

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:22:00 -0500

Orioles shortstop has appendicitis, will undergo surgery Orioles shortstop Cesar Izturis will undergo an appendectomy on Friday night, a procedure that could force him on the disabled list.

Game 3: Yanks @ O's

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:34:48 -0500

Regular Season Game 3:Yankees @ OriolesGame Time: 1:35 p.m. @ Camden Yards - Baltimore, MDTV | radio: YES, WCBS 880A.J. Burnett RHP v.s Alfredo Simon RHPSTARTING LINEUPS:YANKEES (0-2)Derek Jeter SSJohnny Damon LFMark Teixeira 1BXavier Nady DHRobinson Cano 2BNick Swisher RFCody Ransom 3BBrett Gardner CFJose Molina CORIOLES (2-0)Brian Roberts 2BAdam Jones CFNick Markakis RFAubrey Huff 1BTy Wigginton 3BLuke Scott DHFelix Pie RFChad Moeller CCesar Izturis SSNEWS AND NOTES:The Yankees will be av...

Izturis Heads to Baltimore

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:10:49 -0500

The Baltimore Orioles and shortstop Cesar Izturis have agreed to a $5 million, 2-year contract on Tuesday. This past season with the St. Louis Cardinals, Izturis batted .263 in 135 games. He recorded a .980 fielding percentage which ranked 3rd in the National League. Other awards include the 2004 Gold Glove with the Los Angeles Dodgers and he was an NL All-Star in 2005.

Izturis is a switch hitter and hit .290 right handed with a .245 as a lefty in '08.

Izturis will get $2.4 million in '09 and $2.6 million in 2010. He can earn an additional $600,000 in bonuses: $50,000 each for 450 plate appearances and 100 and 110 games started. He can also get $100,000 for 500 plate appearances, and 120, 130, and 140 games started.

Cezar Izturis Traded … Aramis Ramirez can start hitting Home Runs again

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:58:39 -0500

The Cubs Dugout is once again a safe place for Home Run hitters and their taints. The Cubs traded away their chief taint-violator, Cezar Izturis, to the Pirates. Swing Away, Aramis, Swing Away.

The Cubs haven't hit a Home Run since Aramis Ramirez got goosed

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:00:06 -0500

The Cubs have gone 10 games since they last hit a Home Run. Why? Good Pitching? Low-HR ballparks? Bad Weather? No No and NO. It's because Cesar Izturis molested Aramis Ramirez after the last one.

Sexy Pick Alert: Ryan Theriot

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:03:02 -0500

Due to the Cubs lack of offensive prowess, Uncle Lou Pinella has decided to give utility infielder Ryan Theriot a shot at the everyday shortstop position. Former starter Caesar Izturis just hasn't been getting the job done at the plate as indicated by his .184 batting average. Fantasy baseballers and Cub fans alike have been intrigued by Ryan "The Riot" Theriot (pronounced Terry-o) due to his ability to swipe bags and get on base. The GNUru tells you what to expect from Theriot from a fantasy baseball perspective.