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MLB | Fifteen newcomers on HOF ballot
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:36:16 -0800
According to The Baltimore Sun, Roberto Alomar is among 15 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. Edgar Martinez, Barry Larkin and Fred McGriff also are new to the ballot this year. There are 26 candidates, three more than last year. Also on the ballot for the first time are Kevin Appier, Ellis Burks, Andres Galarraga, Pat Hentgen, Mike Jackson, Eric Karros, Ray Lankford, Shane Reynolds, David Segui, Robin Ventura and Todd Zeile.
MLB | 15 first-time candidates on HOF ballot
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:31:04 -0800
The Associated Press reports former MLB 2B Roberto Alomar, DH Edgar Martinez, SS Barry Larkin, 1B Fred McGriff, SP Kevin Appier, DH Ellis Burks, 1B Andres Galarraga, SP Pat Hentgen, RP Mike Jackson, 1B Eric Karros, OF Ray Lankford, P Shane Reynolds, 1B David Segui, 3B Robin Ventura and 1B Todd Zeile are first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.
Mariners | Appier released
Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:35:22 -0700
The Seattle Mariners have released P Kevin Appier from his minor league contract, according to the Associated Press. He was 1-2, with a 4.54 ERA, in 10 appearances with Triple-A Tacoma, five of which were starts. Appier had struggled with his control recently, after getting off to a good start, having allowed 24 walks and 26 strikeouts in 35-2/3 innings.
Mariners | Appier returns to the mound
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:05:00 -0700
Bob Sherwin, of Seattle.Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Kevin Appier (calf) threw one scoreless inning Wednesday, April 19, for Triple-A Tacoma. Appier, who was a candidate for the starting rotation during Spring Training, has not played at the Major League level since 2004.
Mariners | Appier to get healthy in Arizona, then join Tacoma
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:49:34 -0800
Updating a previous item, the Tacoma News Tribune's Larry LaRue reports Seattle Mariners SP Kevin Appier (calf) will remain in Arizona until healthy, then join Triple-A Tacoma, according to Mariners manager Mike Hargrove.
Mariners | Appier reassigned
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:31:21 -0800
USAToday.com reports the Seattle Mariners reassigned SP Kevin Appier to minor league camp.
Mariners | Appier open to idea of minor league assignment
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:44:24 -0800
Seattle Mariners SP Kevin Appier (calf) said he would be willing to accept an offer to report to Triple-A Tacoma, according to Doug Miller of Mariners.MLB.com, if the parent club decided not to keep him on their Opening Day roster. This news comes after Appier had previously stated that he would retire again if given a minor league assignment. "I would consider it, because I had a small tear in my calf, and that's what slowed me down," he said. "I was doing well before that, plus I probably have to build my pitch count up. I'd picture it like a continuation of Spring Training if I went down there. I don't want to be a long-term Triple-A pitcher." Appier is 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA this spring, over 6-1/3 exhibition innings.
Mariners | Appier Day-to-Day
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:37:42 -0800
Seattle Mariners SP Kevin Appier (calf) is day-to-day, because of a strained right calf muscle he sustained Friday, Mar. 17, according to the Associated Press.
Mariners | Appier Unimpressive in Intrasquad Game
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:47:03 -0800
The Associated Press' Jim Cour reports Seattle Mariners non-roster invitee SP Kevin Appier gave up four runs on five hits while throwing a wild pitch and recording just one out in an intrasquad game Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Mariners | Appier Invited to Spring Training
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:50:32 -0800
Mariners.MLB.com reports the Seattle Mariners have extended a non-roster Spring Training invite to SP Kevin Appier.
Mariners | Appier Agrees To Deal
Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:18:20 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners have agreed with SP Kevin Appier on a minor-league contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Royals | Appier Wants to Return
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:05:22 -0700
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports former Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) is ready to resume his career after taking a year off to rehab his arm. Appier will have to go through a 60-day waiting period from that point before he can sign as a free agent. However it will not likely be with the Royals.
Royals | Appier Officially Calls It Quits
Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:52:19 -0800
Updating a previous item, The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier announced his retirement Thursday, March 31.
Royals | Appier Ponders Retirement
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:03:02 -0800
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier won't accept a minor league assignment and will retire unless another team picks him up off waivers.
Royals | Appier May Lose Rotation Spot
Mon, 21 Mar 2005 02:59:19 -0800
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier may lose his starting-rotation spot, as he entered camp a longshot to make the rotation anyway. "I think it's very important to let Ape know ahead of time where he fits," Royals general manager Allard Baird said. "Right now, we do have some younger guys ahead of him."
Royals | Appier Won't Miss A Turn
Mon, 07 Mar 2005 01:41:47 -0800
According to The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (muscle) remains on schedule to start Thursday, March 10 after leaving the March 5 game against the Texas Rangers because of a bruised deltoid muscle.
Royals | Team Unsure Of Opening Day Starter
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:42:35 -0800
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals MAN Tony Pena isn't sure who his Opening Day starter will be for 2005, as the team starts April 4 at the Detroit Tigers. "I don't know," Pena said. "We have a lot of great candidates — Zack Greinke, Brian Anderson, Runelvys Hernandez, Jimmy Gobble, Dennis Bautista. Even Kevin Appier."
Royals | Appier Re-Signed to Minor Deal
Tue, 07 Dec 2004 19:26:37 -0800
Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals re-signed P Kevin Appier to a minor league contract Tuesday, Dec. 7. If he is added to the big league roster, he will earn $500,000 for one year.
Royals | Appier Files For Free Agency
Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:50:30 -0800
The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 1.
Royals | Appier Transferred to 60-Day DL
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:30:56 -0700
The Sports Network reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Royals | No Rush for Appier
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 11:17:51 -0700
Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (arm) is not expected to rejoin the team anytime soon, according to manager Tony Pena. "I don't want to put it in anybody's head that Appier will be back in two weeks or three weeks. There's no rush," according to Pena.
Royals | Appier Rehab Watch
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 03:07:08 -0700
The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier (arm) worked two scoreless innings Monday, June 14 in the first appearance of his latest rehab assignment at Double-A Wichita. He allowed two hits and struck out one in Wichita's 8-5 victory over Midland.
Royals | Appier Injury Update
Mon, 07 Jun 2004 08:55:00 -0700
Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (forearm) recently threw 37 pitches in live batting practice. He is scheduled to throw another session Wednesday, June 9 and will be eligible to throw in games June 14. Appier will be given a rehab assignment prior to any activity with the Royals.
Royals | Appier Injury Update
Thu, 20 May 2004 08:26:41 -0700
Alan Eskew, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (arm) threw for 10 minutes off the mound Wednesday, May 19, in his efforts to rehab his strained right forearm that has sidelined him. Appier's rehab could intensify if he continues to progress well.
Royals | Soft Tosses Work For Appier
Tue, 11 May 2004 02:12:26 -0700
The Kansas City Star's David Boyce reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier (arm) spent 8-10 minutes softly tossing a baseball on Monday, marking the first time since Appier went on the disabled list April 24 that he has thrown. "It felt better than it has in a long time, a year and a half plus," Appier said.
Royals | Reyes a Rotation Possibility
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:55:01 -0700
The AP's Doug Tucker reports Kansas City Royals P Dennys Reyes is a candidate to replace injured SP Kevin Appier (forearm, elbow) in the starting rotation, according to Royals manager Tony Pena.
Royals | Appier Out Four-to-Six Weeks
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:45:52 -0700
Updating previous items, the AP's Doug Tucker reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (forearm, elbow) will miss four-to-six weeks of action due to a strained forearm muscle that could be related to his previous elbow surgery. Appier, who came off surgery in the offseason to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow, came out of a game April 23 due to his forearm injury after throwing only 15 pitches. "The muscle he strained works in conjunction with the muscle-tendon area that was surgically repaired," said Kansas City trainer Nick Swartz. "It means we go backwards from where he was the other night with regard to where he is pitching-wise. In the big picture, this will heal."
Royals | More on Appier
Sat, 24 Apr 2004 16:02:39 -0700
Updating an earlier report, the Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) was pulled from his start Friday, April 23, with pain in his right elbow. The Royals said he had pain in the middle part of the elbow and would be re-examined on Saturday, but there is no word as to the extent of the injury yet.
Royals | Appier Placed on DL
Sat, 24 Apr 2004 15:55:06 -0700
USAToday.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an injury to his right elbow.
Royals | Appier Returns
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 02:37:16 -0700
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier (elbow) was activated off the disabled list to pitch for the first time since Aug. 26, and he struggled. Appier lasted just three innings, allowing six hits and seven runs. He walked three, struck out two and had two wild pitches.
Royals | Appier Activated, Makes Start
Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:28:30 -0700
Updating a previous report, the Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals activated SP Kevin Appier (elbow), who started the Saturday, April 17, game against the Minnesota Twins. Appier made his first start since Aug. 26, 2003. During the offseason, Appier had surgery to repair a flexor tendon tear in his right elbow.
Royals | Appier to Return Saturday
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:15:08 -0700
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) will be activated to start Saturday, April 17. In his final tune-up at Double-A, he turned in a nice performance Monday, April 12. "Twenty-one of 25 first pitches were strikes," Royals general manager Allard Baird said. "His fastball was up to 86 (mph), his slider was about 76 and his split in the high 70s. He got 12 ground-ball outs which is a little out of character for Ape."
Royals | Appier Close to Returning
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 18:06:02 -0700
Updating previous items, the AP's Rick Gano reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) could be close to returning to the team following a strong rehab outing at Double-A Wichita, according to Royals manager Tony Pena. Appier has been on the disabled list since the end of March with a right elbow tendon injury.
Royals | Appier To DL
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:00:28 -0800
The Kansas City Royals have placed P Kevin Appier (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press. Appier is expected back in mid-April.
Royals | Appier Has Ill Feelings with Former Team
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 11:13:44 -0800
Angels.MLB.com's Doug Miller reports former Anaheim Angels and current Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier publicly commented on his release from the team last July for the first time. When asked if he had hard feelings for the Angels, Appier said, "Yes. Is that blatant enough?" When asked if he would say hello to Angels manager Mike Scioscia before the Royals and Angels met for a game at Surprise Stadium Thursday night, Appier quickly answered, "No."
Royals | Appier Debuts
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 11:24:15 -0800
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) made his Spring Training debut Friday, March 12, much earlier than expected as he's ahead on schedule in his rehab from elbow surgery.
Royals | Appier on the Mend
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 08:49:28 -0800
Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) will test his elbow Friday, March 12, in an exhibition game when he starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Appier was originally supposed to be out until May, but he has healed quicker and now his return is scheduled for mid-April. "I'll miss one or two starts at the start of the season," Appier said. "If we can do that, it's pretty good. That's kind of roughly where the schedule is taking us right now."
Royals | Appier Takes To Mound
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 01:37:07 -0800
The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier (elbow) will take the next step in his effort to return from elbow surgery when he starts Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I'm throwing all of my pitches and my elbow has been responding well," Appier said.
Royals | Appier Showing More Velocity
Tue, 24 Feb 2004 09:10:16 -0800
The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier is already showing more velocity with his fastball than last season, according to Royals manager Tony Pena.
Royals | Appier Continues Progress
Thu, 05 Feb 2004 10:01:01 -0800
Dick Kaegel, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) continues to make progress from elbow surgery last September. While working out this past week at the team's voluntary minicamp in the Dominican Republic, Appier threw for about 10 minutes on Tuesday, Feb. 3, throwing about 40 pitches. "He threw the ball real well," Royals manager Tony Pena said. "He's way ahead of schedule and reports no pain or anything like that."
Royals | Appier is Candidate for Starting Rotation
Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:20:44 -0800
Joe Cowley of Daily Southtown reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier is a candidate for one of the final two spots in the team's starting rotation.
Royals | Appier’s Contract
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:33:32 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Kansas City Royals will pay SP Kevin Appier the league minimum of $300,000 in 2004. The Anaheim Angels are responsible for $12 million that was owed to him for 2004.
Royals | Appier Signs
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 14:51:25 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals signed SP Kevin Appier to a one-year deal.
Royals | Appier Wants Off Market
Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:30:34 -0800
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton is reporting Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier (elbow) is ahead of schedule in efforts to recover from elbow surgery and could sign a free-agent contract as soon as Thursday. "We're very encouraged with what we've seen, rehabwise," Royals general manager Allard Baird said. "We didn't think he would be ready to return to the rotation before May 1. But now, we can't rule out that he might be ready even sooner."
Royals | Appier Has Surgery
Wed, 03 Sep 2003 11:19:48 -0700
Updating previous reports, Royals.MLB.com's Alan Eskew reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) had surgery to repair and reattach his torn flexor tendon in his right elbow. The best case scenario would be that he would be ready by next May.
Royals | Appier Shifted to 60-Day DL
Wed, 03 Sep 2003 09:20:56 -0700
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list.
Royals | Appier to DL
Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:38:45 -0700
USAToday.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Kevin Appier (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow and is likely done for the year.
Royals | Appier Forced Out Early with Elbow Problems
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 18:48:37 -0700
Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier (elbow) was forced to leave the team's game Sunday, Aug. 24 against the Minnesota Twins due to tightness in his right elbow. He's slated to see a doctor in Kansas City Tuesday, Aug. 26. He's been pitching through a partial tear in his elbow this year, noting it's been bothering him all season long.
Royals | Welcome Home, Appier
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:02:26 -0700
Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier walked one and struck out two in his first home start since the Royals picked him up on Aug. 6, according to The Associated Press. Kansas City won Wednesday night's game with the New York Yankees, 11-0.
Royals | Appier Struggles
Fri, 08 Aug 2003 22:05:53 -0700
The AP reports Kansas City Royals P Kevin Appier gave up two runs and five hits in five innings, and struck out two and walked one in his first start for the Royals since July 27, 1999. The Royals lost 4-0 to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
