Andy Ashby

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Padres | Ashby released
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:16:57 -0800

USAToday.com reports the San Diego Padres released SP Andy Ashby.

Padres | Ashby Looking Good
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:55:10 -0800

Brian Hiro, of North County Times, reports San Diego Padres P Andy Ashby (elbow) showed no signs of stiffness in his surgically reconstructed elbow after a successful mound session Friday, Feb. 24.

Padres | Ashby Invited to Spring Training
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:03:05 -0800

The North County Times' John Maffei reports San Diego Padres minor league P Andy Ashby will attend Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.

Padres | Ashby To Rehab
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:11:29 -0700

The North County Times reports San Diego Padres SP Andy Ashby (elbow) reported no pain in his surgically repaired elbow after pitching for Class-A Lake Elsinore on Aug. 22. He is next scheduled for two rehab starts with Triple-A Portland, the first one set for Aug. 27. Ashby will pitch as a reliever upon his return.

Padres | Ashby Throws Sim Game
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:52:13 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports San Diego Padres P Andy Ashby (shoulder) threw 60 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, Aug. 17, and is feeling good about his stuff and his shoulder.

Padres | Ashby Begins Throwing
Wed, 25 May 2005 07:09:28 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres P Andy Ashby (elbow) has begun throwing at extended spring camp in Peoria, Ariz.

Padres | Ashby Rehab Update
Tue, 05 Apr 2005 20:32:45 -0700

Bill Center, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres SP Andy Ashby (elbow) will remain in San Diego while rehabilitating from elbow surgery performed over the offseason. He had been re-assigned to Class-A Lake Elsinore, although just as a formality, and was to be placed on the disabled list.

Padres | Ashby Sent Down
Sun, 03 Apr 2005 04:58:03 -0700

USA TODAY.com reports the San Diego Padres optioned P Andy Ashby to Class-A Lake Elsinore.

Padres | Ashby Signs
Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:05:29 -0800

The Associated Press reports the San Diego Padres re-signed SP Andy Ashby to a minor-league contract. He will receive a $500,000 salary if he makes the team with a chance at $700,000 more based on the number of starts he makes.

Padres | Ashby Likely To Return
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 02:21:26 -0800

The North County Times reports San Diego Padres SP Andy Ashby (elbow) is near agreement on a minor-league contract with the Padres that would guarantee him $500,000 if he's added to the major-league roster. Ashby wouldn't be eligible to pitch until May 1 because the Padres didn't offer him arbitration and he didn't agree to re-sign by Dec. 7.

Padres | Ashby Not Done After All
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 16:10:38 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports San Diego Padres P Andy Ashby (elbow) got a second opinion on his elbow and the MRI came up clean. "Good news on Ashby. It looks fine after the tests were done," Padres manager Bruce Bochy said. "He could be throwing again in a week. There is a possibility he could throw again before the end of the season."

Padres | Ashby Done
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 12:24:39 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports San Diego Padres P Andy Ashby (elbow) was shut down for the rest of the season after feeling pain in the back of his elbow.

Padres | Ashby Returns to Majors
Sun, 05 Sep 2004 13:18:51 -0700

Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports the San Diego Padres purchased the contract of P Andy Ashby (elbow) Sunday, Sept. 5. Ashby, who underwent Tommy John surgery less than a year ago (Oct. 20, 2003), signed a minor league contract with the Padres Mar. 30, but hasn't pitched at any level this year. He has successfully rehabbed his right elbow and will pitch out of the team's bullpen.

Padres | Ashby Signs
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:32:03 -0800

Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports the San Diego Padres signed SP Andy Ashby (Dodgers) to a minor-league contract. He'll be with the Triple-A club rehabbing his surgically-repaired elbow and probably won't pitch this season. "The way we look at this, there is really no downside to it," Padres general manager Kevin Towers said. "It's strictly a minor league contract. He probably will not pitch this year, but we're going to rehab him and I think having his presence around our young pitchers is a good thing."

Padres | Ashby To Return?
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:35:57 -0800

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the San Diego Padres are arranging a minor-league pact to control the rights of SP Andy Ashby (elbow). The 36-year-old right-hander is recovering from reconstructive elbow surgery and won't pitch for the Padres this season, but the club is arranging the deal so that it can control Ashby's rights in 2005, when he is expected to return.

Dodgers | Ashby to Undergo Surgery
Thu, 09 Oct 2003 19:14:34 -0700

Rich Hammond of the Long Beach Press-Telegram reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Andy Ashby (elbow) will undergo reconstructive elbow surgery on Oct. 21.

Rockies | Coors Cold When It Comes To Scoring
Thu, 18 Sep 2003 23:06:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros shut out the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Thursday, breaking a long scoring streak. The Rockies had scored in 361 consecutive home games since San Diego's Andy Ashby pitched a six-hitter against them on July 4, 1999. The previous record was 258 games by the Boston Braves from 1892-1896.

Dodgers | Ashby Not Likely to Retire
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 08:59:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Andy Ashby (elbow) will likely attempt a comeback in 2005 after having Tommy John surgery. "I'll go into the rehab like I'm going to come back and pitch," said Ashby, who has a partial ligament tear and bone spurs. "Whether I get a job at 38, I don't know. I'll deal with it as it comes… I might pitch until I'm 50."

Dodgers | Ashby to Have Tommy John Surgery
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:59:52 -0700

Updating previous reports, ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Andy Ashby (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery and will be out until 2005, if he decides to return.

Dodgers | Ashby’s Career Likely Over
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 10:05:35 -0700

Updating previous reports, Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Andy Ashby (elbow) had a CT scan on his inflamed ulnar nerve in his right elbow and will require a follow-up MRI Thursday, Sept. 11 with surgery a possibility. The MRI will involve the use of dye to attempt to detect the cause of the inflammation.

Dodgers | Ashby to Bullpen
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:57:22 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Andy Ashby will return to the bullpen from the starting rotation due to the expected return of SP Kazuhisa Ishii.

Dodgers | Ashby Feeling the Flu
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:45:53 -0700

Dodgers.MLB.com's Charlie Nobles reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Andy Ashby (flu) won't be able pitch in his scheduled start, August 15.

Dodgers | Ashby Joins Rotation
Sat, 07 Jun 2003 11:35:17 -0700

Updating a previous item, the AP reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Andy Ashby will continue to fill the starting rotation spot vacated by injured SP Darren Dreifort (knee), who is out for the year. Ashby, speaking about Dreifort, stated, “It’s tough, especially after everything he’s been through.” Ashby has been a starter for the majority of his 12 major league seasons.

Dodgers | Ashby Gets Nod
Thu, 05 Jun 2003 07:47:00 -0700

USA TODAY.com confirms Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Andy Ashby will get his second start of the season on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. Ashby is subbing for pitcher Darren Dreifort (knee), who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.

Dodgers | Ashby On Short Leash
Sat, 19 Apr 2003 01:20:10 -0700

Brian Dohn of The Long Beach Press-Telegram reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will go with Andy Ashby to start Saturday's game with San Francisco, but he will be closely monitored because he hasn't thrown more than two innings in any of his outings.

Dodgers | Battle for Fourth and Fifth Starting Roles
Thu, 20 Mar 2003 20:30:36 -0800

The AP reports SP Kazuhisa Ishii, SP Darren Dreifort and SP Andy Ashby are all in contention for the last two rotation spots with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers | Ashby Throws Without Pain
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 02:03:05 -0800

The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Andy Ashby (back stiffness) threw 27 pitches in his return to the mound but felt no discomfort. "It felt fine. The main thing is just doing [the exercises] to keep it loose," Ashby said.

Dodgers | Ashby Misses Workout
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 01:16:05 -0800

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Jim Tracy held pitcher Andy Ashby out of workouts due to back stiffness, according to AP. Tracy said the move was just a precaution and he doesn't expect any complications.

Dodgers | Ashby has Clause with Innings Pitched Option
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 22:02:45 -0800

The Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Gabe Lacques and Brian Dohn report Los Angeles Dodgers P Andy Ashby has a clause in his contract that will allow an $8.5 million option for the 2004 season to vest if he pitches 168 1/3 innings this year. Ashby stated he’d be willing to restructure the deal to avoid his pitching role being affected by the innings clause.

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