Yardbarker: Kiko Calero

Marlins file for free agency

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:55:51 -0500

All of the Marlins eligible for free agency have filed, as expected. Nick Johnson made an impact with the Marlins. But unless Florida works out a contract with the veteran, those 35 games may be the extent of Johnson's tenure with the organization. Johnson formally filed for free agency on Friday, along with reliever Kiko Calero, who became a valuable performer in the back end of the bullpen. The filing period began on Thursday, and now all four of Florida's eligible ...

Three Rules to Keep in Mind Regarding Relievers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:19 -0500

by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez freaks the hell out after recording the final out in the Braves' 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) View full size photo » 1) No Type-A Relievers These players will cost the Rays their first round pick as well as the financial terms neces...

The Rays' 2010 Payroll: Where do we stand right now?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:15:10 -0500

More photos » by Reinhold Matay - AP MVB stands to get quite the raise this off-season. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay) Browse more photos » With the off-season hot stove already warming up, the question looming in the forefront of most fans' minds is, "How active is my team going to be this off-season?" We've already started discussing potential bullpen targets that the Rays may have (Jo...

Why The Rays Should Target Kiko Calero

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:42 -0500

via cache.daylife.com View full size photo uploaded October 8, 2009 Once upon a time Kiko Calero was a pretty good reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2003 he posted an FIP of 3.71 with a tRA of 4.45. He was even better in 2004 with a 3.14 FIP and a very good 3.32 tRA. He was traded to the Oakland A's in the Mark Mulder deal. Over the next three seasons' in Oakland he posted FIPs of 3.58, 2.97 and 4.37 to go alon...

Velley man arrested in impersonation of Kiko Calero

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:25:05 -0500

Velley man arrested in impersonation of Kiko Calero "A low tire ended a Chandler man’s career impersonating a Major League pitcher, police said. According to the state Department of Public Safety, Oscar Corral, 41, was using the identity of Florida Marlins relief pitcher Kiko Calero." Oh, dear... I mean, if I was to impersonate an MLB player, it certainly wouldn't be Calero...

Arizona man arrested for allegedly stealing identity of Marlins' Kiko Calero

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:23:45 -0500

Arizona state police say a man they stopped on a Phoenix freeway for having a low tire has been arrested on suspicion of stealing the identity of Florida Marlins pitcher Kiko Calero.

Man arrested for stealing identity of Marlins' Calero

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:41:09 -0500

Arizona state police say a man they stopped on a Phoenix freeway for having a low tire has been arrested on suspicion of stealing the identity of Florida Marlins pitcher Kiko Calero.

Wait, Someone Tried To Impersonate Kiko Calero?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:15:38 -0500

Give Oscar Corral credit: he’s got a flair for obscurity. After all, if you were asked to list every single major leaguer who’s been in the league for the last seven years*, you’d give up long before reaching Kiko Calero, a journeyman reliever who’s currently toiling away in Baseball Hell Miami with the Marlins. (Really, Corral [...]

Kiko Calero is day-to-day

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:53:51 -0500

Kiko Calero left yesterday's game due to a sore knee and is listed as day-to-day. Calero said he feld discomfort in the muscle area above the kneecap. "It felt weak today," said Calero, who has appeared in 47 games this season. "On Friday, I started feeling it. But today, there were two pitches [to Utley] where my knee felt weak. I'm fine." Calero is listed as day-to-day. In 2003, he had surgery to repair a torn right patella. Gonzalez said bef...

A more honest Kiko Calero returns

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:54:00 -0500

The next time Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez asks right-handed reliever Kiko Calero if he feels good enough to pitch, he will tell the truth.

Kiko Calero returns

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:45:34 -0500

Kiko Calero will rejoin the Marlins for tonight's game and Tim Wood lost his spot on the roster at very inopportune time. Rookie reliever Tim Wood's homecoming plans in Tucson were spoiled when he was sent down to New Orleans to make room for reliever Kiko Calero, who will rejoin the team today in Phoenix for the series against Arizona.Wood, a Tucson native, was solid in three outings, not allowing an earned run in 7 2/3 innings. Calero was 1-0 with a 2.01 E...

Kiko Calero finished with Rehab

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:52:55 -0500

Kiko Calero has finished his rehab assignment. Kiko Calero completed his rehab Monday night by pitching one inning for Class A Jupiter. He's likely to join the Marlins on Thursday in Arizona. It will be good to have him back. Hopefully this time, he won't be overused. As always, when one comes up, one goes down, my guess is that Tim Wood will be New Orleans bound. It's not this his 0.00 ERA isn't appreciated, it is just that when your are rook...

Kiko Calero to the 15-day DL

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:52:33 -0500

Most of you already know this, but for the ones who don't, Kiko Calero was placed on the 15-day DL. A busy season is taking its toll on RHP Kiko Calero, who was put on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, retroactive to June 18, with inflammation in his throwing shoudler. Calero leads the Marlins staff with 36 appearances – second among NL pitchers — over the team’s first 70 games. "It’s nothing serious,’’ said manager Fredi Gonzalez, wh...

Non Roster Invitee: Kiko Calero - Marlins

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:12:47 -0500

How could we not select Kiko Calero? Calero made his big league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003. While he was a pretty good reliever for the Cardinals in 2003 and 2004 it’s a trade to Oakland for Mark Mulder that got Calero’s name out there. In four seasons with the A’s Calero pitched [...]