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Pirates | Wright elects free agency Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:29:27 -0700 The Sports Network reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Jaret Wright declined his assignment to the minor leagues and has elected to become a free agent.
Pirates | Wright reassigned Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:35:13 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned P Jaret Wright to minor league camp.
Pirates | Wright agrees to extend roster decision Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:26:45 -0700 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Jaret Wright has agreed to delay the team's decision on whether he will make the 25-man roster until Thursday, March 27. Wright had the right to opt out of his contract Tuesday, March 25, because he was not guaranteed a spot on the roster. He is scheduled to pitch Wednesday, March 26.
Pirates | Wright injured but stays in game Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:58:45 -0800 The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jaret Wright (elbow) was hit near the right elbow by a comebacker in the eighth inning of the team's March 2 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Wright stayed in the game and finished the inning.
Pirates | Wright to compete for bullpen job Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:32:07 -0800 Updating a previous item, The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jaret Wright will compete for a bullpen job in spring training.
Pirates | Team signs Wright to minor league deal Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:56:40 -0800 Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed free-agent SP Jaret Wright (Orioles) to a minor league contract. Wright has been invited to the major league spring training camp.
Orioles | Team unlikely to offer arbitration to any free agents Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:20:41 -0800 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to offer arbitration to any of their free agents this offseason, including P Jaret Wright, SP Kris Benson, C Paul Bako and OF Corey Patterson.
Orioles | Wright released Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:00:55 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles have released P Jaret Wright.
Orioles | Wright leaves team Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:13:23 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles P Jaret Wright (shoulder) left the team and will not rejoin the roster. Wright threw in three rehab appearances for Double-A Bowie but was never called back up to the big league roster. His contract with the Orioles expires after this season.
Orioles | Wright throws scoreless inning Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:02:36 -0700 Updating previous items, MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles P Jaret Wright (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning for Double-A Bowie Sunday, Aug. 26, and could be close to rejoining the active roster. Wright has been on the disabled list since late April with right shoulder soreness and has been maxing out in velocity at around 90 mph after being able to throw in the high 90s earlier in his career. Manager Dave Trembley said Wright would have to throw again several times to get stretched out enough to contribute, even out of the bullpen.
Orioles | Wright to throw Sunday Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:54:32 -0700 Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) is scheduled to throw one inning at Double-A Bowie, Sunday, Aug. 26, according to Roch Kubatko of the Baltimore Sun.
Orioles | Wright wants to return before end of season Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:45:14 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) wants to return by the end of the season, even if it is in bullpen duty. Wright will be evaluated on his rehab progress this week, and he will pitch in side sessions Monday, Aug. 20; Wednesday, Aug. 22; and Friday, Aug. 24.
Orioles | Wright’s father says career may be over Sat, 12 May 2007 08:56:01 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com, reports the father of Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) told a Cleveland reporter that Wright's career may be over because of his latest shoulder injury. However, Orioles vice president of baseball operations Jim Duquette said he fully expects Wright to return to the team and pitch again this season. Baltimore executives have said that Wright is expected to miss a few months.
Orioles | Wright placed on disabled list Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:41:39 -0700 ESPNews reports the Baltimore Orioles placed SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list.
Orioles | Wright feels discomfort in start; could return to DL Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:47:39 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) could be headed back to the disabled list after experiencing shoulder discomfort in his start Sunday, April 29. Wright had just come off the DL and threw 61 pitches in three innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits and three walks. "It doesn't feel too good," said Wright. "I tried to get through it. It hurts, basically. It felt bad and kept getting worse. We'll give it 24 hours and come up with a plan."
Orioles | Wright activated from 15-day disabled list Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:40:53 -0700 Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to the Associated Press.
Orioles | Wright looks good in rehab start Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:09:34 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) lasted into the fifth inning and allowed three hits and one earned run in a rehab start for Class A Frederick Tuesday, April 24. Wright could be activated in time for the Sunday, April 29, game with the Cleveland Indians.
Orioles | Wright rehab update Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:51:53 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) is expected to throw approximately 60 pitches for Class A Frederick Tuesday, April 24.
Orioles | Wright injury update Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:17:51 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) said he plans to throw off the mound Saturday, April 21.
Orioles | Wright rehab update Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:15:05 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) threw around 30 pitches on the side Saturday, April 14, and will do so again Monday, April 16.
Orioles | Wright injury update Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:34:51 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) hopes to be back in the rotation by the end of April. Manager Sam Perlozzo said that Wright could miss as few as two starts because the team has a day off April 19.
Orioles | Wright to the DL Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:47:29 -0700 ESPNews reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Orioles | Wright’s shoulder shows no significant damage Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:39:26 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) met with a doctor Wednesday, April 11, who examined his right shoulder. The doctor found no structural damage and Wright reported no acute pain. If Wright is able throw a side session within the next few days he could pitch Sunday, April 15, if not he could go on the disabled list.
Orioles | Wright leaves early with stiff shoulder Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:24:23 -0700 The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (shoulder) left the game in the sixth inning Tuesday night, April 10, with stiffness in his right shoulder. Wright first felt the stiffness in the previous inning. "It just kept getting tighter, and I didn't want to keep pushing it," said Wright, who indicated the feeling of tightness was similar to what he had experienced in 2002 and 2005 when he missed significant time.
Orioles | Wright starting Tuesday Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:27:09 -0700 Orioles.MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright (0-1, 15.43 ERA) will get the start Tuesday, April 10, against the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers | Perez may see action Tuesday Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:00:17 -0700 The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports Detroit Tigers SS Neifi Perez may see some action April 10 against the Baltimore Orioles, in part because Perez is 4-for-8 against Orioles SP Jaret Wright.
Orioles | Wright ineffective in debut Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:25:48 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked five and allowed four earned runs in his season debut Wednesday, April 4. The Orioles lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-2.
Orioles | Wright to throw Wednesday Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:43:38 -0700 Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jaret Wright will make his team debut when he pitches Wednesday, April 4, against the Minnesota Twins.
Orioles | Starters dominating hitters so far this spring Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:13:23 -0800 Spencer Fordin, of Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Jaret Wright, Adam Loewen, Erik Bedard, Daniel Cabrera and Steve Trachsel have combined to post a 1.89 ERA and allow just four earned runs and 13 hits in their first 19 innings (all runs were allowed by Trachsel). They have also combined to strike out 19 batters while walking only four. Of the five, Loewen, Bedard and Cabrera have been the most dominant, combining for 12 scoreless innings and 17 strikeouts.
Orioles | Rotation set for first five spring games Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:25:46 -0800 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo named his starting pitchers for the first five games of spring training. SP Steve Trachsel will start the first game against the Florida Marlins Thursday, March 1, followed by SPs Erik Bedard, Daniel Cabrera, Jaret Wright and Adam Loewen in the Orioles' next four games.
Orioles | Projected rotation announced Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:46:25 -0800 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles announced their projected rotation for 2007. SP Erik Bedard will be the No. 1 guy followed by SPs Kris Benson, Daniel Cabrera, Adam Loewen and Jaret Wright.
Yankees | Wright traded to Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:18:58 -0800 The New York Yankees have traded SP Jaret Wright to the Baltimore Orioles, in exchange for RP Chris Britton, according to the Associated Press. As part of the deal, New York will also pay $4 million of Wright's $7 million salary for the 2007 season.
Orioles | Wright acquired from Yankees Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:02:08 -0800 The Baltimore Orioles have traded RP Chris Britton to the New York Yankees, in exchange for SP Jaret Wright, according to the Associated Press. As part of the deal, New York will also pay $4 million of Wright's $7 million salary for the 2007 season.
Orioles | Wright rumored to be heading to Baltimore Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:47:57 -0800 The New York Yankees were working on a deal Saturday, Nov. 11, which would have sent SP Jaret Wright to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for prospects, according to the Associated Press. It was not clear which players the Orioles would send to the Yankees if a deal were struck.
Yankees | Wright files for free agency Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:29:17 -0800 New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright filed provisionally for free agency, Saturday, Nov. 11, awaiting a team decision on an option on 2007, according to the Associated Press. The team has until Sunday, Nov. 12 to exercise a $7 million option on Wright, a deal which carries a $4 million buyout.
Yankees | Team will look to Wright to save the season Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:24:23 -0700 Ian Browne, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright will start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 7.
Yankees | Johnson optimistic about Game 3 start Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:53:30 -0700 ESPN.com reports New York Yankees SP Randy Johnson (back) threw 41 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Oct. 1, and is optimistic about making his Game 3 start Friday, Oct. 6. "It was surprisingly good," Johnson said. "Everybody was more pleased than I was, so I guess that's a good thing. My only concern is a stiff back." If Johnson doesn't start, SP Jaret Wright would start Game 3, while SP Cory Lidle would start Game 4.
Yankees | Wright could get postseason start Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:57:37 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright could get the start in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, should it go that far.
Yankees | Wright starting Monday Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:37:31 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright (10-7, 4.52 ERA) will start Monday, Sept. 25, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Yankees | Mussina start pushed back two days Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:24:42 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (arm) will have his next scheduled start Sunday, Sept. 10, pushed back two days after developing arm soreness after his last start. He is now set to go Tuesday, Sept. 12, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. SP Jaret Wright will start in his place Sunday.
Yankees | Wright will be skipped Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:16:30 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright will have his next turn in the rotation skipped because of an off-day Thursday, Sept. 7.
Yankees | Wright to start Wednesday Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:46:06 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright (9-7, 4.72 ERA) will start Game Two of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 30, against the Detroit Tigers.
Yankees | Pavano could return next week Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:34:09 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Carl Pavano (elbow) allowed two runs on eight hits over six innings Friday, Aug. 25, for Triple-A Columbus. The team hasn't stated when Pavano will return but with the recent struggles of SP Jaret Wright, Pavano could potentially get the start Thursday, Aug. 31, in place of Wright.
Yankees | Wright starting Friday Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:09:57 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright (9-7, 4.63 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 25, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Yankees | Wright start pushed back to Friday Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:21:34 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright will have his next start Tuesday, Aug. 22, pushed back to Friday, Aug. 25.
Yankees | Wright to throw Thursday Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:57:22 -0700 Newyork.Yankees.MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright (9-6, 4.24 ERA) will pitch Thursday, Aug. 17, against the Baltimore Orioles.
Yankees | Wright feeling fine Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:55:33 -0700 Ryan Mink, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright is feeling fine despite being taken out after 5 1/3 innings, and only 83 pitches, Saturday, Aug. 12. Wright could have stayed in longer, but manager Joe Torre didn't want to take any chances after he made an awkward jump off the mound after a comebacker.
Yankees | Wright keeping balls in play Sun, 13 Aug 2006 15:58:18 -0700 The Long Beach Press-Telegram's Doug Padilla reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright has not given up a home run to the last 223 batters he's faced, which is the longest current streak among big-league pitchers.
Yankees | Wright to start Saturday Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:33:23 -0700 Ryan Mink, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Jaret Wright (8-6, 4.38 ERA) will start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, Aug. 12.
Yankees | Wright pitching Tuesday Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:42:52 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jaret Wright (6-6, 4.73 ERA) will start Tuesday, August 1, against the Toronto Blue Jays. |