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Astros | Team having discussions about Clement
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:38:01 -0700

Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports the Houston Astros are having discussions about free-agent P Matt Clement (Cardinals).

Cardinals | Clement released
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 15:49:37 -0700

David Wilhelm, of the Belleville News-Democrat, reports the St. Louis Cardinals have released SP Matt Clement.

Cardinals | Clement clears waivers
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:04:47 -0700

Derrick Goold, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) cleared waivers Monday, July 7, allowing him to continue his attempt to return to the majors. Clement was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

Cardinals | Clement throws another inning, faces crossroads
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:37:29 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) concluded his 30-day rehab assignment Wednesday, July 2, with a scoreless inning and continued uncertainty about his next move. The Cardinals will keep Clement on the disabled list and plan to address his situation by this weekend.

Cardinals | Clement throws scoreless inning
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:11:13 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) threw a scoreless sixth inning Monday, June 30, with Triple-A Memphis. He walked one batter and struck out two. In his three relief appearances with Triple-A Memphis he has struck out three and allowed just one hit.

Cardinals | Clement to the bullpen
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:46:57 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) was sent to the bullpen at Triple-A Memphis after a troubled outing Friday, June 20. "Clement has had some good outings but has not been able to do it every fifth day," general manager John Mozeliak said.

Cardinals | Clement to make rehab start Friday
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:42:45 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A Memphis Friday, June 20.

Cardinals | Clement to make second rehab start
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:24:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Saturday, June 14, in the second game of a doubleheader with Double-A Springfield.

Cardinals | Clement set to make rehab start
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:41:40 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) will make a rehab start at Double-A Springfield Friday, June 13, and could be activated before the end of the month.

Cardinals | Clement pitches well in rehab start
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:48:42 -0700

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) pitched six scoreless innings for Single-A Palm Beach Tuesday, June 3. He allowed only one hit while striking out five batters. He is expected to start again for Palm Beach in five days.

Cardinals | Clement scheduled to begin rehab assignment
Fri, 30 May 2008 19:34:41 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab assignment next week.

Cardinals | Clement throws intrasquad game Tuesday
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:15:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) pitched an intrasquad game Tuesday, March 25, walking four of the seven batters he faced.

Cardinals | Clement placed on DL
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:39:22 -0700

The Sports Network reports the St. Louis Cardinals have placed SP Matt Clement (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list. The move was retroactive to Friday, March 21.

Cardinals | Clement likely to pitch minor league game next week
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:14:30 -0700

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) will likely pitch in a minor league game Saturday, March 30, the last day of minor league spring training. Clement is likely to then participate in extended spring training or a rehab assignment.

Cardinals | Clement turns a corner in comeback
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:13:10 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement called his 39-pitch batting practice that he threw on March 13 the "most positive throwing session" he has had in years. Clement, who had a setback in his prep for the season because of arm strength, had a noticeable increase in his velocity and movement on his pitches. Pitching coach Dave Duncan called it very encouraging and said "he turned the corner."

Cardinals | Clement throws batting practice Thursday
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:49:36 -0700

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) threw live batting practice Thursday, March 13. It is not known when he will pitch in a spring training game, but he is close.

Cardinals | Clement scheduled to throw
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 01:49:56 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement is scheduled to throw to hitters Friday, March 7, in his first live batting practice of spring, pitching coach Dave Duncan said.

Cardinals | Clement lacks arm strength to start season in rotation
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:47:46 -0800

Gerry Fraley, of SportingNews.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) lacks the arm strength to start the season in the Cardinals' rotation. The Cardinals' medical staff had cleared Clement to pitch before he signed with the team.

Cardinals | Clement unlikely to pitch in early spring training games
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:35:28 -0800

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) is unlikely to pitch in a spring training game during the first turn through the rotation. Clement will back off his throwing program in the early days and weeks of spring training to try to build strength in his shoulder.

Cardinals | Projected rotation for 2008 season
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:29:33 -0800

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals' projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Adam Wainwright, SP Braden Looper, SP Joel Pineiro, SP Matt Clement and SP Anthony Reyes.

Cardinals | Team is confident in Clement's health
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:25:11 -0800

Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports the St. Louis Cardinals looked extensively at the health of SP Matt Clement (shoulder) prior to signing him and are confident he'll be ready to pitch when the season starts. Clement passed a physical Thursday, Jan. 3, given by Cardinals team physician Dr. George Paletta. The team was also encouraged by how Clement was able to throw in instructional league games late in 2007. If Clement is indeed healthy, then he will be one of the team's starters, according to Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak. Clement is currently on a throwing program and hopes he won't have any restrictions once Spring Training starts.

Cardinals | Clement could bolster rotation
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:19:35 -0800

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Matt Clement (shoulder) is physically ready to pitch in 2008 and "can be a solid addition to our starting rotation," as stated by Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak. Clement last pitched in 2006 and missed the 2007 season recovering from shoulder surgery.

Cardinals | Clement financials
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:08:58 -0800

Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press reports the one-year deal agreed to Thursday, Jan. 3, between the St. Louis Cardinals and SP Matt Clement is worth $1.5 million. Clement will earn a $1.25 million base salary, but can earn up to $5.25 million more in innings-based performance bonuses. The club has an $8.75 million option for 2009 with a $250,000 buyout. If Clement pitches 160 innings in 2008 the option increases to $9 million and the buyout to $500,000. Similarly, the respective figures would increase further to $9.5 million and $1 million for 180 innings; and $10 million and $1.5 million for 200 innings. Additionally, if Clement finishes in the top five in Cy Young Award balloting in 2008, then the figures increase to $11 million and $2 million.

Cardinals | Clement signs one-year contract
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:52:16 -0800

STLToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals have signed free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox) to a one-year contract. The deal includes a club option for the 2009 season. Financial details were not disclosed.

Indians | Team could sign Clement
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:44:09 -0800

John Perrotto, of TimesOnline.com, reports the Cleveland Indians are leading contenders to sign free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Pirates | Team could sign Clement
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:43:48 -0800

John Perrotto, of TimesOnline.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are leading contenders to sign free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox). The Pirates would prefer to sign Clement to a minor league contract.

Red Sox | Team not likely to bring back Clement
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:49:54 -0800

Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox will not likely offer arbitration to free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Pirates | Clement attracting team's attention
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:25:39 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have interest in free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Phillies | Team interested in signing Clement
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:10:16 -0800

Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in signing free agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Royals | Interest in Clement
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:51:35 -0800

The Boston Globe reports the Kansas City Royals are interested in free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Padres | Clement drawing interest
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:50:31 -0800

The Boston Globe reports the San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Blue Jays | Interested in Clement
Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:45:05 -0800

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in free agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox) and have made contact with his agent, according to Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi. The 33-year-old Clement (shoulder) is coming back from major shoulder surgery performed in September 2006 and hasn't started a big-league game since June 14, 2006. The Blue Jays would likely be looking for Clement to sign a Minor League deal with a chance to compete for a job.

Diamondbacks | Team interested in Clement
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:07:20 -0800

Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have shown an interest in free agent SP Matt Clement (Red Sox).

Red Sox | Clement files for free agency
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:25:33 -0700

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement has filed for free agency.

Red Sox | Clement throws simulated game Friday
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:49:23 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) threw a simulated game Friday, Sept. 14.

Red Sox | Clement throws simulated game
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 19:35:45 -0700

Alex McPhillips, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) threw his first simulated game Wednesday, Sept. 5, since his shoulder surgery last September. Clement threw 20 pitches from the mound after warming up with 35 pitches from the bullpen and eight from the mound. Among his pitches thrown were four-seam fastballs, sliders and sinkers. Clement, who is scheduled to throw in a few more side sessions over the next couple weeks, may appear in a Red Sox game before the season's end.

Red Sox | Clement ready to throw to hitters
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:57:58 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) feels he is ready to throw to hitters, however, the team's medical staff has not cleared him to throw yet.

Red Sox | Clement throws 50-pitch side session
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:04:32 -0700

Dawn Klemish, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) threw 50 pitches in a side session Monday, Aug. 20, and received a favorable diagnosis afterward. Clement is scheduled to face live batters in a batting practice session in early September.

Red Sox | Clement to throw side session Saturday
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:43:28 -0700

Ian Browne, of Boston.RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) will throw a side session Saturday, July 28.

Red Sox | Clement transferred to 60-day DL
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 16:17:06 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Boston Red Sox have transferred SP Matt Clement (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Red Sox | Clement to throw bullpen session Saturday
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:40:55 -0700

Alex McPhillips, of Boston.RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session for Red Sox manager Terry Francona Saturday, June 30.

Red Sox | Clement rehab update
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:08:06 -0700

Sean McAdam, of the Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) has been throwing off a mound in extended spring training. Clement will meet with Red Sox manager Terry Francona and Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell after the team's current road trip ends. Francona said there is a chance that Clement could be ready to pitch in games in September.

Red Sox | Clement continues rehab
Tue, 22 May 2007 23:44:19 -0700

The Providence Journal reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder), who underwent rotator cuff surgery late last fall, is in Fort Myers taking part in extended spring training. Eventually, he'll rejoin the parent club to continue his rehab program.

Red Sox | Clement still far from returning
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:53:39 -0700

Alex McPhillips, of Boston.RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) is throwing from 105 feet, however, he is still a long ways from returning. "He's at a point where there's a lot of repetition and it's boring, but he's got to do it," manager Terry Francona said.

Red Sox | Clement makes slow progress
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:29:18 -0700

The Providence Journal's Steven Krasner reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) continues making slow progress. He has been playing catch from 120 feet in his last attempt to rehab.

Red Sox | Clement placed on DL
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:45:41 -0700

Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox placed SP Matt Clement (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, March 28. The move is retroactive to March 23, and he'll likely be moved to the 60-day disabled list when the club clears a spot on the 40-man roster.

Red Sox | Clement hasn't thrown yet
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 01:26:50 -0800

The Boston Herald's Jeff Horrigan reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder), who underwent surgery on his right shoulder on Sept. 26, is progressing well on his rehabilitation program but he hasn't begun a throwing program. Clement is expected to begin throwing sometime in March.

Red Sox | Trade talks: Helton amenable to playing in Boston
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:58:15 -0800

Updating an earlier item, Minor League Baseball's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton would be amenable to a trade to the Boston Red Sox, according to Rockies CEO Charlie Monfort. Helton has a complete no-trade clause. Monfort said he is exploring the financial ramifications of a proposed trade that would send Helton to the Red Sox. Monfort said the players the Rockies might obtain are being negotiated by Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd. Various Red Sox players have been mentioned in different media reports, including RP Manny Delcarmen, RP Craig Hansen, 3B Mike Lowell, RP Julian Tavarez, SP Matt Clement and minor league OF Jacoby Ellsbury.

Rockies | Trade talks: Helton amenable to playing in Boston
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:45:15 -0800

Updating an earlier item, Minor League Baseball's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton would be amenable to a trade to the Boston Red Sox, according to Rockies CEO Charlie Monfort. Helton has a complete no-trade clause. Monfort said he is exploring the financial ramifications of a proposed trade that would send Helton to the Red Sox. Monfort said the players the Rockies might obtain are being negotiated by Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd. Various Red Sox players have been mentioned in different media reports, including RP Manny Delcarmen, RP Craig Hansen, 3B Mike Lowell, RP Julian Tavarez, SP Matt Clement and minor league OF Jacoby Ellsbury.

Red Sox | Clement rehab on schedule
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:46:56 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Boston Red Sox SP Matt Clement (shoulder) is on schedule with his rehab, and he has been motivated to prove everyone wrong. He could resume throwing by spring training.