Yardbarker: Miguel Cairo

Free Agent Friday: First Base 2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:55:18 -0500

Click charts to enlarge. Full data after the jump. 2009 STATS & VALUE First basemen AGE TYPE CLUB OPTION WAR UZR/150 wOBA ISO Russell Branyan 34 2.8 2.4 0.368 0.269 Adam LaRoche 30 B 2.4 -0.5 0.357 0.211 Nick Johnson 31 B 2.4 -6.6 0.373 0.114 Fernando Tatis 35 B 1.5 3.0 0.338 0.156 Eric Hinske 32 0.8 26.0 0.344 0.189 Carlos Delgado 3...

No Cervelli or Cairo leaves Venezuela with no rooting interests

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:54:27 -0500

When it comes to representation in this year's World Series, Venezuelans will simply have to be content with watching Ozzie Guillen on Fox's pregame show.According to USA Today, the current Fall Classic marks the first time since 1992 that a Venezuelan ballplayer will not be on either roster. The Yankees left catcher Francisco Cervelli(notes) off their World Series roster in favor of adding Eric Hinske(notes), while the Phillies opted for a 12th pitcher — Brett Myers(notes) &mda...

Surprising Roster Moves And More

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:07:36 -0500

Did you know that Charlie Manuel has decided to move Jimmy Rollins to second base? Neither did anyone else. We all probably should have seen it coming. After all, Utley hasn’t been the superstar we’ve needed him to be this October, and Miguel Cairo won’t be playing during this Fall Classic. I guess the next logical [...]

Myers returns to roster; Cairo misses the cut

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:26:22 -0500

Brett Myers, who last appeared in the Division Series, becomes pitcher No. 12 as the Phillies set their World Series roster this afternoon. Miguel Cairo will be omitted, a nod to Eric Bruntlett's speed and versatility. Bruntlett has had a knack for scoring big runs as a pinch runner. The news also means Antonio Bastardo will stick around the entire postseason. With four games scheduled in an American League city, a lighter bench makes sense.

Brett Myers in, Miguel Cairo out

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:55:00 -0500

According to Todd Zolecki (via Twitter) the Phillies' World Series roster will include Brett Myers in the bullpen. He will replace infielder Miguel Cairo on the roster. No other changes from the NLCS roster as of yet.

Managerial Ineptitude Mars Day 2

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:20:33 -0500

Thursday, three teams lost games because their managers made terrible, terrible decisions. The Phillies gifted the Rockies a game when their offense failed to show up and made Aaron Cook look half-decent — which he’s not. No wonder the Fightins only scored a pathetic four runs — skipper Chollie Manuel was asleep at the wheel and neglected to put Miguel Cairo into the game until the 7th inning. Now I didn’t realize Miguel Cairo was still alive, much less on the Phillies — but I’m not the manager of the Phillies, am I? That’s the kind of **** Charlie Manuel gets paid to know. Instead Chollie lets his best hitter sit on the bench for six innings, playing Pedro Feliz instead. Cairo can’t...

Beerleaguer 2009 Phillies Minor League All-Stars

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Beerleaguer's senior correspondent scoured the minor leauge box scores daily and arrived at this mixed bag of prospects and veterans that did their teams proud: Andy Tracy, 1B; Harold Garcia, 2B; Miguel Cairo, SS; Neil Sellers, 3B; Michael Taylor, Dom Brown, Leandro Castro, OF; Travis D'Arnaud, C; Gustavo Chacin, Yohan Flande, Drew Carpenter, Kyle Kendrick, Kyle Drabek, SP; BJ Rosenberg, Sergio Escalona, Austin Hyatt, Chance Chapman, RP.

Dobbs to DL; Cairo Called Up

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:34:51 -0500

Greg Dobbs was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a minor tweak to his right calf. Miguel Cairo was called up from Triple-A. To make room for Cairo on the 40-man roster, Antonio Bastardo was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. In other injury news, Brett Myers is scheduled to throw a rehab appearance today. J.C [...]

Bunts and Balks (8/22)

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:38:00 -0500

The Phillies placed IF/OF Greg Dobbs on the 15-Day DL, with a strained calf. IF/OF Miguel Cairo was recalled from Lehigh Valley (AAA). Antonio Bastardo was moved from the 15-Day DL, to the 60-Day DL, opening a spot on the 40-Man roster for Cairo. Dobbs was the fourth outfielder in June (1.008 OPS in 40 PA) and July (.739 OPS in 51 PA), but has been relegated to the fifth outfielder role, since the acquisition of Ben Francisco. Dobbs has only had 15 PA in August, and has struggled in the lim...

Beerleaguer for breakfast: Big night for top outfielders

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:03:15 -0500

A pair of celebrated minor league outfielders appear to be knocking at the door to the big leagues, while another is turning heads with an outstanding season with the stick. Lehigh Valley outfielder Michael Taylor became the first IronPig to hit for the cycle in a five-hit night that included a game-tying ninth-inning homer, followed by Miguel Cairo’s game winner in a 10-9 win over Louisville. Taylor, 23, is hitting .286/.368/.490 with four homers in 110 plate appearances since his...

Cairo makes Opening Day roster

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:25:58 -0500

The Phillies have announced their Opening Day roster, and right handed utility man Miguel Cairo is on the list. Cairo has been battling all spring to be the final right handed bat off the bench.

Phils Sign Cairo to Minor League Deal

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:51:23 -0500

Scott Lauber reports that the Phillies have signed utility player Miguel Cairo, a righthanded hitter, to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Background from MLBTR:Cairo, 34, hit .249/.316/.330 last year for the Mariners. He can serve as a back-up at nearly any position the ...

Phillies Sign Cairo

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:51:22 -0500

The Phillies have signed Miguel Cairo to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Cairo hit .249 last season with the Mariners, but can serve as a back up at nearly any position, having played all four infield positions left and right field last season.
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