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Eddie Guardado

Relief Pitcher for Texas Rangers

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Rangers | Guardado earns save Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:06:42 -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, 5 Aug 2008 21:30:13 -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, 5 Aug 2008 21:03:53 -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, 4 Aug 2008 09:05:04 -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 14:06:18 -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 15:02:21 -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 01:01:39 -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 21:09:08 -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, 1 Jul 2008 20:00:34 -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, 1 Jul 2008 08:29:56 -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 09:03:18 -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 13:17:31 -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 08:42:39 -0700

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

Rangers | Five pitchers combine for shutout
Fri, 9 May 2008 08:15:46 -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 17:46:53 -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 10:27:06 -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.

Rangers | Guardado may be ready for duty as soon as Sunday
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:11:36 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) has played catch each of the last two days with no soreness and expects to be ready for activation from the disabled list on April 20.

Rangers | Guardado placed on disabled list
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:53:24 -0700

Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday, April 5, because of a sore shoulder, according to the Associated Press.

Rangers | Guardado says he is ready to play
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:35:24 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (knee, illness) said he is ready for opening day. "I'm ready to go. Whatever inning they call me in, I'll be ready. It will be fun, getting the blood going, under the lights ... nothing like it. It separates the men from the boys," Guardado said.

Rangers | Guardado misses minor league game
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:26:06 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (illness) did not pitch in a minor league spring training game Thursday, March 20, because of flu-like symptoms. The Rangers do not know when Guardado will pitch again.

Rangers | Guardado injured Wednesday
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:33:03 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado (knee) left the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 12, because of a strained left knee tendon. He said he will not pitch off the mound for two days but will throw on flat ground.

Rangers | Guardado yet to allow one run in two appearances
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:18:11 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado has yet to allow one run in two scoreless appearances this spring.

Rangers | Projected bullpen for 2008 season
Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:47:04 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers' projected bullpen for the 2008 season is: CL C.J. Wilson, with RP Joaquin Benoit as the right-handed setup pitcher and RP Eddie Guardado as the left-handed setup pitcher.

Rangers | Team hopes Guardado will be ready for spring training
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:59:12 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, repots the Texas Rangers hope RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) will be ready to participate at the start of spring training.

Rangers | Guardado financial details
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:18:56 -0800

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Eddie Guardado will earn $2 million guaranteed this season and could earn an additional $4 million in performance bonuses. Guardado can earn $1.5 million based on appearances made and $2.5 million based on games finished.

Rangers | Team signs Guardado
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:18:22 -0800

The Star-Telegram reports the Texas Rangers have signed free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Reds) to a one-year contract.

Rangers | Agent: Guardado deal should be wrapped up this week
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:05:45 -0800

Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press reports a deal between the Texas Rangers and free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Reds) should be completed this week, according to Guardado's agent, Kevin Kohler. The agent said there were four teams that made solid offers, including the Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.

Rangers | Team close to signing Guardado
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:51:17 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are close to signing free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Reds).

Reds | Guardado files for free agency
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:58:18 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado has filed for free agency.

Reds | Team to try and sign Guardado at lower salary
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:21:53 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting the Cincinnati Reds will try and sign RP Eddie Guardado at a rate lower than his $3.5 million salary in 2007.

Reds | Team declines option on Guardado
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:49:14 -0700

ESPNews reports the Cincinnati Reds declined to pick up a contract option for RP Eddie Guardado, making him a free agent.

Reds | Guardado extends scoreless streak
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:51:17 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday, Sept. 26, extending his scoreless streak to six innings and six appearances. Over his last nine appearances, Guardado has a 1.04 ERA.

Reds | Guardado's comeback going poorly
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:59:25 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado has compiled a 22.50 ERA in his first five games back from elbow reconstructive surgery. Guardado reported no physical damage to his arm.

Reds | Guardado struggling since return
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:16:10 -0700

Since being activated from the disabled list, Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado has allowed seven runs on nine hits in only three innings, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Reds | Guardado activated
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:31:16 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list.

Reds | Guardado to throw Friday
Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:29:23 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) allowed one run and one hit in two-thirds of an inning during his latest Triple-A Louisville rehab appearance Tuesday, July 31. Guardado will throw again for Louisville Friday, Aug. 3.

Reds | Guardado to throw on back-to-back days
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:03:07 -0700

Patrick Allegri, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) will throw on back-to-back days Monday, July 30, and Tuesday, July 31, and he is expected to travel with Triple-A Louisville this week.

Reds | Guardado to begin rehab assignment Saturday
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:51:00 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, July 28, with Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Guardado to throw live BP Tuesday
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:33:10 -0700

C. Trent Rosencrans, of the Cincinnati Post, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) reported feeling fine after a 30-pitch bullpen session Monday, July 23. Guardado is scheduled to throw live batting practice Tuesday, July 24.

Reds | Guardado throws live BP
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:31:08 -0700

The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) threw 30 pitches of live batting practice on July 17 and he plans to do it again in Florida on July 19 or 20.

Reds | Guardado to throw side session Saturday
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:53:53 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) is scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, July 14, and to throw batting practice Tuesday, July 17.

Reds | Guardado throws Tuesday
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:52:09 -0700

Patrick Allegri, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) participated in fielding practice and threw for 10 minutes Tuesday, July 3.

Reds | Guardado has small strain near elbow
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:49:53 -0700

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) has "a little strain" near his left elbow. "It's not related to the surgery. It's a little bump in the road. It's getting better every day," Guardado said. He needed to cancel a live batting practice session in Philadelphia because of the soreness.

Reds | Guardado won't throw for several days
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:15:35 -0700

Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (back/forearm) will not throw for several days, due to a sore back and stiffness in his forearm, according to the Associated Press. A medical exam, Friday, June 29, detected nothing serious.

Reds | Guardado suffers setback in rehab
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:28:49 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds CL Eddie Guardado (elbow, back) was scheduled to throw batting practice Tuesday, June 26, but had to cancel due to soreness in his left forearm. "I just got a little tightness," Guardado said. "They told me not to throw today and we'll see how I feel [Wednesday]. It's all muscle, which is good. It feels pretty good right now."

Reds | Guardado not likely to immediately become team’s closer
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:23:22 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow, back) isn't likely to become the team's closer immediately when he is activated from the disabled list. Reds manager Jerry Narron said, "We wouldn't put him in the ninth inning that first day back, maybe the second day. It wouldn't be fair to him to put him in the ninth inning with a one-run lead the first time out, even though he'd love it."

Reds | Guardado throws side session Saturday
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:17:46 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow, back) threw a side session in the bullpen Saturday, June 23, and reported no problems afterwards. Guardado is scheduled to throw batting practice Tuesday, June 26.

Reds | Guardado returns to team
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:24:36 -0700

Confirming a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow, back) returned to the Reds Friday, June 22, however, he was unavailable due to back stiffness.

Reds | Guardado could join team this weekend
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:05:02 -0700

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow, back) could return to the team for their series against the Seattle Mariners Friday, June 22. Even if Guardado joins the team, he may not be able to pitch after experiencing some stiffness in his back after an outing with Triple-A Louisville Monday, June 18.

Reds | Guardado rehab update
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:54:27 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Eddie Guardado (elbow) gave up two runs on three hits and one walk in just one-third of an inning during his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Louisville Sunday, June 17. However, Guardado followed that up by throwing one scoreless inning for Louisville Monday, June 18.