Jeremy Affeldt, RP, San Francisco Giants

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Giants | Affeldt earns Sunday victory
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:36:30 -0700

The San Jose Mercury News reports San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt pitched two innings Sunday, Oct. 4, and he picked up the win in a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. Affeldt finished with a 1.73 ERA, the lowest among all National League relievers.

Giants | Affeldt's scoreless innings streak extended to 27
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:29:06 -0700

Entering play Saturday, July 25, San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt's consecutive scoreless innings streak stands at 27.

Giants | Affeldt extends scoreless streak
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:34:19 -0700

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings Friday, July 17, extending his scoreless streak to 23 innings.

Giants | Affeldt tagged with loss Saturday
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:31:43 -0700

San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt allowed one run on no hits over one-third of an inning Saturday, April 18, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out one, falling to 0-1 on the season.

Giants | Lincecum scratched Monday
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:20:22 -0700

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (flu) was scratched from his start Monday, March 16, after coming down with the flu. He could resume his throwing schedule in a minor league intrasquad game Tuesday, March 17. RP Jeremy Affeldt is expected to start in Lincecum's place Monday.

MLB | Reyes not lowering demands
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:53:05 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent RP Dennys Reyes (Twins) is not lowering his asking price of a two-year, $8 million deal. His asking price is the same as what the San Francisco Giants offered to RP Jeremy Affeldt.

Twins | Were interested in Affeldt
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:32:35 -0800

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins were interested in signing San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt.

Cardinals | Did not bid on Affeldt
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31:44 -0800

Derrick Goold, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals did not make a bid on San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt, although they were interested in signing him.

Giants | More on Affeldt
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:06:28 -0800

Updating previous reports, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt received a $1 million signing bonus and will make $3 million in 2009 and $4 million in 2010.

Giants | May put off signing Beimel
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:24:55 -0800

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants may put off signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) after signing RP Jeremy Affeldt Monday, Nov. 17.

Giants | Affeldt contract update
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:07:14 -0800

Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports the San Francisco Giants signed free-agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) to a two-year deal Monday, Nov. 17. He will make $8 million over the two years, according to a baseball source.

Giants | Affeldt signed
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:24:22 -0800

The Sports Network reports the San Francisco Giants signed free-agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) to a two-year deal Monday, Nov. 17. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rockies | Team seeking lefty reliever
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:21 -0800

The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in signing free-agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) or RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers). They may also be interested in RP Trever Miller (Rays), RP Mike Maroth (Royals) or RP Ron Villone (Cardinals).

Reds | To speak with free-agent pitchers this week
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:42:30 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds plan on speaking with free-agent RPs David Weathers (Reds), Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) and Mike Lincoln (Reds) this week.

Cardinals | Team interested in Affeldt, Rhodes
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:32:59 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in free-agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) and RP Arthur Rhodes (Marlins).

Reds | Affeldt files for free agency
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:48:25 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports Cincinnati Reds RP Jeremy Affeldt filed for free agency.

Reds | Interested in bringing Affeldt back
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:27:40 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds are likely to try and bring RP Jeremy Affeldt back next season.

Phillies | Were interested in Affeldt
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:21:00 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies were interested in acquiring Cincinnati Reds RP Jeremy Affeldt before the trading deadline Thursday, July 31.

Reds | Affeldt happy with move to bullpen
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:47:21 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Jeremy Affeldt said he is fine with his move to the bullpen. "I love that job, too. It's not something I'm disappointed in at all. It's a fun job. Game on the line situations, I really like them. It's something I've thrived on in the past," Affeldt said.

Reds | Affeldt to go to bullpen
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:11:00 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have informed P Jeremy Affeldt that he will start the season in the bullpen.

Reds | Affeldt suffers another rough outing
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:45:16 -0700

Hal McCoy, of The Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Jeremy Affeldt gave up seven runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings March 13 against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his second rough outing in a row. "If I pitch like I've pitched the last two times, I'm not going to win a spot in the rotation," said Affeldt. "I have to figure out how to fix it in a hurry. Seventy pitches in 3 1/3 innings — that's embarrassing."

Reds | Affeldt allows one run Wednesday
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:02:51 -0800

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds P Jeremy Affeldt gave up one run and three hits in two innings in the team's exhibition game Wednesday, Feb. 27. He struck out one batter and did not walk a batter.

Reds | Affeldt to start exhibition opener
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:49:24 -0800

Cincinnati Reds SP Jeremy Affeldt will start the team's exhibition opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Feb. 27, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Reds | Affeldt remains candidate for rotation
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:50:13 -0800

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds P Jeremy Affeldt remains a candidate for one of the team's final two spots in their rotation.

Reds | Projected rotation for 2008 season
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:53:56 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds' projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Aaron Harang, SP Bronson Arroyo, SP Matt Belisle, SP Homer Bailey and P Jeremy Affeldt.

Reds | Affeldt to compete for one of three remaining rotation spots
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:27:53 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Jeremy Affeldt will compete for one of the remaining three spots on the Reds' starting rotation.

Reds | Affeldt will move to rotation
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:33:15 -0800

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds P Jeremy Affeldt will compete for a spot in the Reds' starting rotation. "He has a history as a starter in his career," Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky said. "He signed with the Royals as a starter. He's versatile. He's done both. The idea coming over here is to compete for a spot in our rotation."

Reds | Financial details of Affeldt's contract
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:55:28 -0800

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds P Jeremy Affeldt will earn $3 million in base salary for the 2008 season. Affeldt can also earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses based on number of starts made and number of innings pitched.

Reds | Affeldt signing official
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:11:03 -0800

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have officially announced the signing of free-agent P Jeremy Affeldt (Rockies).

Reds | Affeldt could contribute in rotation or bullpen
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:35:27 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports P Jeremy Affeldt, who reportedly has been signed by the Cincinnati Reds, could contribute in the starting rotation or from the bullpen. Rosenthal reports the Reds have more of a need for Affeldt in the rotation, as the Reds already have left-handed RPs Mike Stanton, Bill Bray and Jon Coutlangus.

Reds | Sources: Team signs Affeldt
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:32:38 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have reportedly agreed to terms with free-agent P Jeremy Affeldt (Rockies) on a one-year, $3 million contract.

Phillies | Team interested in Affeldt
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:10:27 -0800

Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in signing free agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Rockies). However the team may be reluctant to offer Affeldt the long-term contract he is seeking.

Yankees | Team talks to Affeldt
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:26:57 -0800

George King, of the New York Post, reports the New York Yankees have had discussions with free-agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Rockies).

Braves | Team interested in Affeldt
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:22:21 -0800

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves are interested in signing free agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Rockies).

Astros | Team interested in Affeldt
Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:40:02 -0800

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros are interested in signing free agent P Jeremy Affeldt (Rockies).

Rockies | Affeldt files for free agency
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:32:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies RP Jeremy Affeldt has filed for free agency.

Rockies | Affeldt not expected back until the weekend
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:09:53 -0700

Tracy Ringolsby, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Colorado Rockies RP Jeremy Affeldt (personal) left the team Tuesday, Aug. 28, to be with his wife, who is due to deliever the couple's first child. Affeldt is not expected to return to the team until the weekend, according to manager Clint Hurdle.

Rockies | Affeldt an option to close games
Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:52:48 -0700

Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies RP Jeremy Affeldt is an option to replace CL Brian Fuentes at closer.

Rockies | Bullpen finalized
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:41:27 -0700

Owen Perkins, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies finalized their bullpen Thursday, March 29. Ps Ramon Ramirez, Taylor Buchholz and Manuel Corpas all made the club as did CL Brian Fuentes, RPs Byung-Hyun Kim, LaTroy Hawkins and Jeremy Affeldt.

Rockies | Update: Affeldt financials
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:38:26 -0800

Updating an earlier report, Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies RP Jeremy Affeldt avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million contract Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Rockies | Affeldt signs; avoids arbitration
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:16:16 -0800

Updating previous items, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Colorado Rockies P Jeremy Affeldt has signed a one-year deal with undisclosed financial terms, avoiding arbitration.

Rockies | Affeldt files for arbitration
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:48:46 -0800

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies RP Jeremy Affeldt has filed for salary arbitration. Players and teams will have to exchange proposed salaries Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Rockies | Affeldt is arbitration eligible
Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:13:18 -0800

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies RP Jeremy Affeldt is eligible for salary arbitration.

Rockies | Affeldt tendered a contract
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:48:11 -0800

Thomas Harding, of Colorado.Rockies.MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies have tendered a contract to RP Jeremy Affeldt, who was arbitration eligible.

Rockies | Affeldt may go back to starting
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:38:58 -0700

The Denver Post reports the Colorado Rockies are thinking about converting RP Jeremy Affeldt back into a starter for the 2007 season, depending on how many starters the club is able to retain in the offseason.

Rockies | Affeldt, Bautista acquired
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:59:58 -0700

ESPNews reports the Colorado Rockies acquired RP Jeremy Affeldt and SP Denny Bautista from the Kansas City Royals for 1B Ryan Shealy and RP Scott Dohmann.

Royals | Royals targeting Shealy
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:36:41 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Kansas City Royals are trying to acquire Colorado Rockies 1B Ryan Shealy as the trade deadline approaches. The Royals are high on Shealy and the deal in place is rumored to be Royals SP Jeremy Affeldt and a minor league pitching prospect going to the Rockies in exchange for Shealy and a major league reliever.

Royals | Affeldt to start
Mon, 22 May 2006 06:29:20 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Jeremy Affeldt (2-3, 5.46 ERA) will start Monday, May 22, against the Detroit Tigers.

Royals | Affeldt believes he has corrected walk problem
Sun, 21 May 2006 22:41:41 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals SP Jeremy Affeldt believes he has corrected a mechanical problem that resulted in more walks. Over three games, Affeldt walked 14 batters in 12 2/3 innings, including six walks in six innings in his last start against the Cleveland Indians. "My release point was screwed up on my fastball," Affeldt said. "I'm not walking as many guys with my off-speed pitches."

Royals | Affeldt pitching Wednesday
Tue, 16 May 2006 23:48:51 -0700

Kansascity.Royals.MLB.com reports the Kansas City Royals will start SP Jeremy Affeldt (2-2, 5.33 ERA) on Wednesday, May 17, against the Cleveland Indians.