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Diamondbacks | Gordon released Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:26:03 -0700 CBSSports.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks released RP Tom Gordon Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Diamondbacks | Gordon rehab update Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:22:43 -0700 Updating previous reports, the Arizona Diamondbacks are waiting for RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) to experience success pitching at Triple-A Reno before activating him from his rehab assignment, according to The Associated Press.
Diamondbacks | Gordon struggling during rehab Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:12:43 -0700 Cheng Sio, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) has given up five earned runs in just two innings in his rehab with Triple-A Reno. Manager A.J. Hinch said Gordon's lack of fastball command has led to his poor outings. However, Gordon is feeling strong and healthy.
Diamondbacks | Gordon getting closer to return Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:51:08 -0700 Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) has given up one run in 1 2/3 innings while striking out three with Single-A Visalia. He is expected to make at least three more rehab appearances.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws Friday Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:36:08 -0700 Jim Gintonio, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw a pain-free session Friday, July 10, and his velocity was back up. He will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Visalia Monday, July 13.
Diamondbacks | Gordon update Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:33:56 -0700 The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) will throw batting practice Friday, July 10, and could begin a rehab assignment next week.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to throw Friday BP Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:09:24 -0700 The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring), out since Monday, May 4, with a strained left hamstring, will throw a batting practice session on Friday, July 10, and could begin a minor league rehab stint next week.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws BP Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:47:05 -0700 The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) threw batting practice Tuesday, July 7.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to throw live batting practice Tuesday Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:16:28 -0700 Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, July 7, at Chase Field, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.
Diamondbacks | Gordon update Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:14:35 -0700 The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) threw his fourth bullpen session Thursday, July 2, and will throw another one Saturday, July 4. He expects to pitch in a simulated game after that next week.
Diamondbacks | Gordon transferred to 60-day disabled list Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:04:11 -0700 The Arizona Diamondbacks have transferred RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) to the 60-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws pen session Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:32:30 -0700 The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Thursday, June 18.
Diamondbacks | Gordon headed for pen session Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:22:55 -0700 The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) could throw off a mound Thursday, June 18.
Diamondbacks | Gordon suffers setback Fri, 15 May 2009 13:23:58 -0700 Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) had his leg buckle during a bullpen session Thursday, May 14, and ended the session.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to DL Mon, 04 May 2009 18:49:41 -0700 The Associated Press reports the Arizona Diamondbacks placed RP Tom Gordon (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, May 4, with a strained left hamstring. Gordon will likely begin his rehab in seven to 10 days.
Diamondbacks | Gordon leaves game with left leg injury Sun, 03 May 2009 14:40:35 -0700 Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (leg) injured his left leg while making a tag at home plate Sunday, May 3, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press. After throwing a wild pitch over the head of OF Mike Cameron, Gordon ran to cover the plate as 2B Rickie Weeks attempted to score from third base. Gordon caught C Miguel Montero's throw and tagged out Weeks, who appeared to roll the pitcher's left ankle. He immediately clutched his leg, stayed down for several minutes and needed assistance getting off the field.
Diamondbacks | Gordon activated Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:28:48 -0700 Updating a previous item, CBSSports.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks activated RP Tom Gordon (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, April 27.
Diamondbacks | Gordon ready Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:21:41 -0700 The Arizona Republic's Doug Haller reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) could be activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday, April 27.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to have prominent role in bullpen Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:19:30 -0700 Bob McManaman, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will have a prominent role in the team's bullpen when he returns from the disabled list. As a result, RP Jon Rauch may become more of a middle-relief pitcher as Gordon pitches in late-inning situations. Rauch has given up eight earned runs in six innings of relief this year.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to pitch Tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:25:37 -0700 Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance for Triple-A Reno Tuesday, April 21. He gave up two runs and three hits in one inning Sunday, April 19. He will likely need a few more outings before being activated from the disabled list.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws batting practice Monday Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:24:33 -0700 Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw live batting practice Monday, April 13, and did not report any setbacks.
Diamondbacks | Gordon close to rehab assignment Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:49:03 -0700 The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) is expected to go on a rehab assignment after his final tune-up Monday, April 13.
Diamondbacks | Gordon could return in May Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:38:28 -0700 Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) said his elbow feels better than anytime since before the 2006 All Star Game, according to The Associated Press. He could be activated by Saturday, May 1.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws batting practice Friday Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:14:08 -0700 Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw 31 pitches to hitters Friday, April 10, and said he felt great. However, a timetable for his return has yet to be set.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to throw final pen session Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:26:49 -0700 The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will throw his final bullpen session Wednesday, April 8.
Diamondbacks | Two to DL Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:29:41 -0700 The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Max Scherzer (shoulder) and RP Tom Gordon (elbow) were placed on the 15-day disabled list, as expected.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws 60 pitches Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:26:31 -0700 The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw 60 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, April 5.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws bullpen Friday Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:44:51 -0700 Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw his fourth bullpen session of the spring Friday, April 3, and was impressive. He will throw at least one more bullpen before facing live hitters in batting practice, according to manager Bob Melvin.
Diamondbacks | Gordon to throw another bullpen session Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:28:39 -0700 The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will throw another bullpen session Friday, April 3. Gordon feels his velocity is close to where it was before he got hurt.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws bullpen session Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:16:23 -0700 The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) continued to make progress after elbow surgery, throwing his third bullpen session. The team seems to be growing more optimistic about his recovery, and he could be activated before the end of April.
Diamondbacks | Gordon feels good Thursday Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:13:42 -0700 Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) said he felt good Thursday, March 26, after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, March 25. He will attempt to throw another bullpen session Friday, March 27.
Diamondbacks | Gordon update Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:17:17 -0700 Updating a previous item, Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, March 24, mixing in fastballs, curveballs, cutters and sinkers. He threw at 75 percent intensity and will throw another bullpen Friday, March 27.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throws bullpen Tuesday Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:13:21 -0700 Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, March 24.
Diamondbacks | Gordon throwing without pain Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:07:29 -0700 Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) has been throwing without pain and will throw his first bullpen session of the spring Monday, March 23. He has been throwing all of his pitches on flat ground for the last 10 days. However, there is no timetable for when he will return to game action.
Diamondbacks | Gordon could throw bullpen soon Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:40:20 -0700 Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) is likely a week away from being ready to throw a bullpen session, according to manager Bob Melvin.
Diamondbacks | Gordon's arm pain-free Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:23 -0800 The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks RP Tom Gordon (elbow) said his arm isn't hurting for the first time since 2006. Gordon played catch at 120-130 feet Thursday, Feb. 19, and will likely throw off a mound around the first week of March. He will likely start the season on the disabled list.
MLB | Gordon expects to pitch in Spring Training Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:46:11 -0800 David Murphy, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports free-agent RP Tom Gordon (Phillies) said he will be ready to pitch in either the first or second week of Spring Training, assuming he is signed by a club by then.
MLB | Gordon did not undergo Tommy John surgery Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:12:20 -0800 Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports free-agent RP Tom Gordon (elbow) underwent an ulnar nerve decompression surgery along with the removal of loose bodies and a bone spur in his elbow, instead of undergoing Tommy John surgery, according to reports.
Diamondbacks | Team close to signing Gordon? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:18:17 -0800 The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are close to signing a reliever, possibly RP Tom Gordon (Phillies).
Phillies | No spot for Gordon Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:26:46 -0800 The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports free-agent RP Tom Gordon (elbow) has interest in returning to the Philadelphia Phillies at some point this season, but the team informed him it likely won't have a roster spot for him.
Phillies | Gordon not offered arbitration Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:10:43 -0800 The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies didn't offer RP Tom Gordon arbitration.
Phillies | Team won't offer Gordon arbitration Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:16:34 -0800 The Philadelphia Inquirer's Todd Zolecki reports the Philadelphia Phillies will not offer salary arbitration to RP Tom Gordon.
Phillies | Gordon would like to return Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:10:26 -0800 Phillies.MLB.com's Ken Mandel reports free-agent RP Tom Gordon (elbow) remains hopeful of pitching in 2009 and would like to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies | Gordon files for free agency Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:18:10 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon has filed for free agency, according to The Associated Press.
Phillies | Club declines 2009 option on Gordon Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:28:29 -0700 Updating previous reports, the Philadelphia Phillies have declined the 2009 club option on RP Tom Gordon, according to Todd Zolecki of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team had a $4.5 million option on him, but took the $1 million buyout instead.
Phillies | Gordon to be in splint Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:13:02 -0700 Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will be in a splint for two weeks after undergoing surgery on his right elbow Thursday, Oct. 16.
Phillies | Gordon has surgery Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:12:51 -0700 Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) underwent right elbow surgery Thursday, Oct. 16, according to Todd Zolecki of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The surgery, which was performed by Dr. James Andrews, included an ulnar nerve decompression and the removal of loose bodies and a bone spur.
Phillies | Gordon likely out for remainder of season Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:39:30 -0700 Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) was diagnosed with an injury to his right ulnar collateral ligament and the flexor pronator muscle, which is in the inside of his elbow, as well as irritation to his ulnar nerve. A small piece of bone has also been detached from his medial epicondyle. Gordon has declined surgery, which would likely keep him out of the 2009 season, and instead will wear a brace and visit team physician Michael Ciccotti in three weeks.
Phillies | Gordon getting second opinion Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:21:33 -0700 The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) was scheduled to visit California-based Dr. Lewis Yocum for a second opinion on his right elbow. An MRI exam late last week revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament, which is usually repaired by Tommy John surgery.
Phillies | Gordon may need Tommy John surgery Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:43:49 -0700 Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum Monday, Aug. 11, for a second opinion on his elbow. Gordon may need to undergo Tommy John surgery.
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