Eddie Guardado, RP, Free Agent

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MLB | Guardado wants to continue playing
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:41:56 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Rangers) told his agent, Kevin Kohler, that he wants to play for one more season. Dr. Lewis Yocum has prescribed a rehab program for Guardado's ailing right knee. Kohler said Guardado has a strong preference for West-coast teams.

Rangers | Five file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:44:16 -0800

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Joaquin Benoit, 1B Hank Blalock, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Eddie Guardado and C Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Rangers | Guardado likely to retire
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:19:53 -0700

Stephen Hawkins, of The Seattle Times, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado said he will likely retire after the end of the 2009 season. "I had a great ride. I've achieved more than I ever thought in my life in this game," Guardado said. "I think it's time to go home and be a daddy. The kids are getting bigger and I'm missing a lot of things. And my body's telling me, I think, a little bit too." Guardado is one of five left-handed pitchers to appear in 900 games.

Rangers | Guardado considering retirement
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:42:40 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado admitted that he is considering retirement at the end of the year.

Rangers | Three activated
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:10:55 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers activated SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder), IF Esteban German (groin) and RP Eddie Guardado (knee) from the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Rangers | Guardado throws batting practice Friday
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:11:52 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports that Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (knee) threw live batting practice Friday, Aug. 28, and is expected to face hitters again Sunday, Aug. 30.

Rangers | Guardado to DL
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:20:37 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers placed RP Eddie Guardado (knee) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 19, with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to Aug. 15, which means he can return Aug. 30.

Rangers | Guardado suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:34:08 -0700

Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado allowed one run on one hit over two-thirds of an inning Saturday, Aug. 8, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He suffered the loss, falling to 1-2 on the season.

Rangers | Guardado unavailable
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:04:05 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (illness) has been unavailable this week because of a head cold.

Rangers | Guardado ejected Thursday
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:59:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado was ejected in the seventh inning Thursday, April 30, after walking the only batter he faced.

Rangers | Guardado rocked in relief
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:32:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado, whose ERA is 15.00 in four appearances, allowed four runs and four hits while getting just two outs Tuesday, April 14, in a 7-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. "Terrible," Guardado said. "Obviously, I've got to do a better job. The way things are going right now, I've got to bear down and do my job and I didn't do it at all. I got some pitches up and I paid for it."

Rangers | Five contracts purchased
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:45 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports the Texas Rangers purchased the contracts of SS Elvis Andrus, OF Andruw Jones, SP Kris Benson, RP Eddie Guardado and RP Jason Jennings from Triple-A Oklahoma.

Rangers | Six players have contracts purchased from Triple-A
Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:18:19 -0700

The Texas Rangers have purchased the contracts of SS Elvis Andrus, SP Kris Benson, RP Eddie Guardado, RP Jason Jennings, OF Andruw Jones and SS Omar Vizquel from Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to ESPN.com.

Rangers | Gobble released
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:01:50 -0700

Texas Rangers RP Jimmy Gobble was released from his minor league contract Monday, March 30, according to The Dallas Morning News. Gobble, who allowed one run in 2 1/3 innings, was deemed not a fit by manager Ron Washington; the team does have two lefties already in RP C.J. Wilson and RP Eddie Guardado.

Rangers | Guardado expected to pitch Wednesday
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:56:31 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) is expected to pitch in a minor league game Wednesday, March 25.

Rangers | Guardado, Nippert day-to-day
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:15:00 -0700

Jeff Wilson and Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, report Texas Rangers RPs Eddie Guardado (shoulder) and Dustin Nippert (shoulder) remain day-to-day with shoulder soreness and there is no timetable for their returns.

Rangers | Guardado feels better
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:52:31 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday, March 19, and said his left shoulder had some discomfort but felt better.

Rangers | Guardado dealing with soreness
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:40:04 -0700

Anthony Andro and Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, report Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) has been experiencing some soreness in his left shoulder and is receiving treatment. He has not pitched in a game this spring since March 12.

Rangers | Guardado to return Saturday
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:23:24 -0800

The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (back) will return to spring action Saturday, March 7.

Rangers | Guardado scratched
Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:05:33 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (back) was scratched Monday, March 2, due to lower back tightness.

Rangers | Working to close deal with Guardado
Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:38:19 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are working hard to finalize a deal with free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Twins). A deal is believed to be completed within the next few days.

Rangers | Team has talked to Guardado
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:46:25 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers have had talks with free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Twins).

Rangers | Make contact with Guardado
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:16:07 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers have made contact with free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Twins).

Rockies | Interested in Guardado
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:07:49 -0800

Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Twins).

Twins | Three not offered arbitration
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:44:47 -0800

MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports the Minnesota Twins didn't offer arbitration to SS Adam Everett, RP Eddie Guardado or IF Nick Punto.

Rangers | Could target Guardado
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:43:17 -0800

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Texas Rangers could target free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Twins) if he decides to pitch another season.

Twins | Guardado files for free agency
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:47:37 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports Minnesota Twins RP Eddie Guardado filed for free agency.

Twins | Guardado unlikely to return
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:40:35 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins RP Eddie Guardado is unlikely to be re-signed.

Twins | Guardado could be Type B free agent
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:10:42 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins RP Eddie Guardado could become a Type B free agent. A team that loses a Type B free agent receives a supplemental draft pick between the first and second rounds of the draft.

Twins | Guardado closing in on incentives
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:42:11 -0700

The Pioneer Press' Charley Walters reports Minnesota Twins RP Eddie Guardado needs one more appearance to earn a $250,000 bonus and five more to earn an additional $250,000.

Twins | Guardado has successful debut
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:53:59 -0700

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Twins RP Eddie Guardado needed only 11 pitches to produce three quick pop ups, to shortstop, first base and second, during his debut with the Twins on Monday, Aug. 25.

Twins | Guardado acquired
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:29:26 -0700

MLB.com reports the Minnesota Twins acquired RP Eddie Guardado from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RP Mark Hamburger.

Twins | Interest in Guardado
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:14:13 -0700

The Minnesota Twins have expressed interest in Texas Rangers CL Eddie Guardado, according to The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, but the teams are not expected to work out a trade.

Rangers | Guardado on waivers?
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:12:48 -0700

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting the Texas Rangers may have placed CL Eddie Guardado on waivers, but no confirmation was given by the team.

Rangers | Guardado earns save Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:07:05 -0700

Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado earned his fourth save of the season Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.

Rangers | Guardado to receive majority of save chances
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:30:36 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado will receive the bulk of the save opportunities when CL C.J. Wilson (elbow) goes on the disabled list. Manager Ron Washington indicated that the team will not go with a closer-by-committee situation.

Rangers | Guardado records save Tuesday
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:04:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado recorded his third save in three chances Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Rangers | Washington endorses Wilson again
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:05:27 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington had RP Eddie Guardado warming up for a save situation Sunday, Aug. 3. The situation didn't end up being a save situation, and Guardado pitched the inning. Washington reassured that CL C.J. Wilson is not being replaced. "I told you guys earlier in the year there will be times when I go with Eddie," Washington said. "Tonight, I wanted to go with Eddie. It had nothing to do with C.J. falling out of favor or losing his job. Nothing like that."

Mets | Interested in Guardado
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:06:41 -0700

Dan Graziano, of The Star-Ledger, reports the New York Mets are interested in Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado.

Rangers | Guardado roughed up Wednesday
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:02:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado allowed four runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning Wednesday, July 23, to suffer his second loss of the season.

Cardinals | Team has interest in Guardado
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:02:02 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Cardinals have interest in Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado.

Rangers | Guardado earns save Friday
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:09:31 -0700

David Jimenez, of The Associated Press, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado earned his second save of the season Friday, July 11.

Rangers | Guardado could pitch this weekend
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:00:57 -0700

Howie Rumberg, of The Associated Press, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) had a better range of motion in his shoulder Tuesday, July 1, and could be ready to pitch this weekend.

Rangers | Guardado injured while warming up
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) suffered an inflamed left shoulder while warming up to pitch the eighth inning Monday, June 30.

Rangers | Guardado injures ankle
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:03:41 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (ankle) said he injured his right ankle after his second pitch Sunday, June 22.

Rangers | Guardado could receive save opportunities
Wed, 14 May 2008 13:17:54 -0700

Lary Bump, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado could receive some save opportunities if CL C.J. Wilson is unable to pitch. "The situation is going to dictate. If C.J. can't go, Eddie is going to get the ball. If he's unavailable, then [RP Joaquin Benoit] will get it," manager Ron Washington said.

Rangers | Guardado picks up save
Wed, 14 May 2008 08:43:02 -0700

Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado picked up his first save since 2006 Tuesday, May 13.

Rangers | Five pitchers combine for shutout
Fri, 09 May 2008 08:16:09 -0700

Texas Rangers SP Kason Gabbard, RP Franklyn German, RP Jamey Wright, RP Eddie Guardado and RP Frank Francisco combined to allow four hits and four walks in nine shutout innings Thursday, May 8.

Rangers | Guardado activated from DL
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:47:16 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers have activated RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list.

Rangers | Guardado throws pen session
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:27:29 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Monday, April 21. The team will discuss the possibility of activating him for the next series.