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Steve Karsay, RP, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAthletics | Karsay not offered salary arbitration Oakland Athletics RP Steve Karsay was not offered salary arbitration, according to the Associated Press. Athletics | Karsay comes off voluntary retired list USAToday.com reports the Oakland Athletics reinstated RP Steve Karsay from the voluntary retired list Friday, Nov. 10. Athletics | Karsay calls it quits The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Steve Karsay, who won the decision June 17 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced his retirement following the game. The move ends an 11-year career for Karsay. Athletics | Karsay brought up The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Oakland Athletics selected the contract of RP Steve Karsay from Triple-A Sacramento. Indians | Karsay traded to Oakland The Cleveland Indians have traded RP Steve Karsay to the Oakland Athletics, in exchange for an undisclosed amount of cash, according to the Associated Press. Athletics | Karsay acquired from Cleveland The Oakland Athletics have acquired RP Steve Karsay from the Cleveland Indians, in exchange for an undisclosed amount of cash, according to the Associated Press. Indians | Karsay to get extended spring duty The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay will stay in extended spring training for the time being. The Indians want him to get to be able to throw five innings at a time. If he doesn't sign with another big league club, he may be sent to Triple-A Buffalo after his spring assignment. Indians | Karsay agrees to minors assignment, with a catch The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay has agreed to go to Triple-A Buffalo on the condition that he will be released from his obligation if another big-league club comes along wanting his services. Indians | Karsay reassigned Anthony Castrovince, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay was reassigned to Minor League camp. Indians | Trio battling for last pen spot The Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians pitchers Danny Graves, Steve Karsay and Jason Davis are battling for the last spot in the bullpen. Indians | Karsay hit hard during spring stint The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay has given up eight earned runs, 13 hits and two walks while striking out 10 in 10 innings pitched. Indians | Karsay A Bullpen Candidate The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay is a candidate for the final spot in the bullpen. Indians | Karsay Competing for Spot in Bullpen Anthony Castrovince, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay is a candidate for the last spot in the team's bullpen. Indians | More on Karsay The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Steve Karsay would receive a $600,000 salary if he makes the team. Indians | Karsay Signs SportsTicker reports the Cleveland Indians signed RP Steve Karsay to a minor league contract. Rangers | Karsay Brought up The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers purchased the contract of RP Steve Karsay from Double-A Frisco. Rangers | Karsay Will Resume Throwing The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers RP Steve Karsay (elbow) will resume throwing June 13. Rangers | Karsay Update Texas Rangers RP Steve Karsay is scheduled to pitch for Frisco of the Texas League (AA), Sunday, May 29, according to Jake Veyhl of Rangers.MLB.com. There is no timetable for a promotion to the major leagues, because the team is looking for him to pitch several innings. Rangers | Karsay Near Minors Assignment The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers RP Steve Karsay, signed by the Rangers on May 15, is scheduled to throw in the bullpen May 22 and in a simulated game against hitters May 24. If all goes well, he will join Double-A Frisco on May 26. Rangers | Karsay Signs The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers signed RP Steve Karsay (Yankees) to a minor-league contract. Yankees | Karsay Released The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees released RP Steve Karsay. Marlins | Interest In Karsay The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Michael Russo reports the Florida Marlins have interest in RP Steve Karsay, recently designated for assignment by the New York Yankees. Yankees | Karsay Designated for Assignment USAToday.com reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay was designated for assignment. Yankees | Karsay to be Designated Fred Goodall, of the Associated Press, reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay will be designated for assignment Tuesday, May 3. Yankees | Karsay Questionable The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) is still battling control problems and may not be ready in time for Opening Day. "The only question mark in the bullpen right now is Karsay," Torre said. "What he has to work on -- he understands that -- is the consistency of his breaking ball." The Yankees are considering placing Karsay on the disabled list to allow him to continue to pitch on a rehabilitation assignment. Yankees | Karsay May be Held Back Yankees.MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) thinks he'll be ready for opening day, but manager Joe Torre doesn't believe he's comfortable enough on the mound yet. Yankees | Karsay Activated The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day disabled list. Yankees | Callup For Karsay Updating an ongoing story, The New York Daily News reports the New York Yankees will call up RP Steve Karsay Wednesday, Sept. 1 when rosters expand to 40 players. Yankees | Successful Session for Karsay Ian Harrison, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) threw his second successful bullpen session since rejoining the Yankees. "I feel fresh," stated Karsay regarding his health. Karsay is slated to be activated from the DL September 1. Yankees | Karsay Joins Team Bob Matuszak, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) joined the Yankees Thursday, August 26, after throwing two innings for Triple-A Columbus the previous day. Karsay is expected to throw a few bullpen sessions with the team before being activated September 1. Yankees | Schedule Set for Karsay Mark Feinsand, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) is expected to throw for Triple-A Columbus Monday, August 23, and Wednesday, August 25, before returning to the Yankees later in the same week. He is then expected to throw a few bullpen sessions under the supervision of pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre before September 1, which is the date he is expected to be activated from the 60-day DL. Yankees | Karsay Earns Minors Promotion The New York Times's Tyler Kepner reports New York Yankees SP Steve Karsay (rotator cuff), who is rehabilitating from rotator-cuff surgery that took place 16 months ago, will be promoted from Class A Staten Island to Triple-A Columbus Saturday, Aug. 21. Yankees MAN Joe Torre said Karsay's repertory had been good, but he needed to refine his location before returning to the majors. "I definitely think he's going to be able to help us, from everything I've heard," Torre said. Yankees | Karsay Rehab Update Mark Feinsand, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) was scheduled to throw a two-inning outing with Double-A Trenton Sunday, August 8. Karsay is expected to appear next with Class A Staten Island Wednesday, August 11, and Thursday, August 12, making back-to-back appearances. Yankees | Karsay Rehab Update The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) is slated to pitch one inning Saturday, July 31, in a rehab assignment with Double-A Trenton Thunder. Yankees | Karsay Suffers Setback The Bergen Record reports New York Mets RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) suffered a setback during his rehab assignment. Karsay was sent back to Tampa and won't take the mound for another 10 days, though the Yankees believe he'll return at some point this season. Yankees | Karsay Still a Ways Away Peter Zellen, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) has a long way to go before returning to the Yankees. Karsay cannot pitch in back-to-back games and has experienced a drop in his velocity. Yankees | Karsay Update Updating an earlier story, Mark Feinsand, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning in a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Columbus Monday, July 5. Yankees | Karsay Throws The New York Daily News reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) will throw off flat ground Friday, June 18 to see if he can be scheduled for another rehab outing, Yankees | Karsay Suffers Setback The New York Daily News reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) will be shut down for a few days after he felt discomfort in his shoulder while warming up for a rehab outing Monday, June 14. Karsay could throw a bullpen session by Friday, June 18 if he feels better. Yankees | Karsay Coming Back Mark Feinsand, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) could begin a minor league rehab assignment the week of Sunday, June 6, which puts him at about three weeks from being able to join the Yankees. Yankees | Karsay Throws Newsday's Jim Baumbach reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) said his shoulder felt "great" Tuesday, June 1, one day after throwing two innings against another team for the first time since rotator cuff surgery in May 2003. Karsay said he will pitch in another extended spring training game Thursday, June 3, then figures he will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Tampa on Friday, June 4. Yankees | Karsay Making Progress Updating a continuing story, Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) gave up one run in two innings Tuesday, June 1, at an extended spring training game at Tampa, Florida, against minor leaguers from the Philadelphia Phillies' organization. Karsay, who threw 34 pitches, could return to the Yankees in mid to late June. He is scheduled to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment Friday, June 4, with Class-A Tampa. Karsay is continuing to come back after undergoing rotator cuff surgery in 2003. Yankees | Karsay Could See a lot of Action Updating previous reports, Anthony Gagliano, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) is scheduled to throw again Tuesday, June 1. If everything goes well, he could see action again Friday, June 4. He was reaching 94 miles per hour with his throws Saturday, May 29. Yankees | Karsay On The Way The New York Daily News reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (rotator-cuff surgery) pitched two innings in an extended spring training game Saturday, May 29. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the righty reliever is "real close" to starting an official rehab assignment. He could return as soon as the end of June or early July. Yankees | Karsay Throws The New York Times's Tyler Kepner reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) threw 45 pitches in a simulated game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, May 25, and will start at extended spring training Saturday, May 29. Yankees | Karsay Throws The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (rotator cuff) threw two innings in a simulated game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, May 19. It was his first such action since rotator cuff surgery a year ago. Yankees | Karsay Pitches Wednesday The New York Post's George King reports New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (shoulder) is slated to work a two-inning simulated game Wednesday, May 19, in Tampa. Karsay, who missed all of last season after shoulder surgery, hasn't worked in game conditions since the early spring of 2003. Yankees | Karsay to Pitch Simulated Game The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 15 pitches in each of two innings in a simulated game Wednesday, May 19, at the team's Spring Training complex. This will be his first game-type action since undergoing rotator cuff surgery a year ago. Yankees | Karsay Likely Finished For 2004 According to Michael Morrissey of The New York Post, New York Yankees P Steve Karsay (rotator cuff) suffered a setback Friday while rehabilitating in Tampa and is unlikely to pitch this season. "No, I don't think we'll get anything out of him," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. "If he shows up here, it'll be a bonus. Every time it looked like he was getting to where he could let it go - he was throwing with good velocity, he had a reaction to it." Yankees | Karsay Update Updating previous items, Canadian Press reports New York Yankees RP Steve Karsay (shoulder) should be ready to return sometime early in the season from rotator cuff surgery, according to manager Joe Torre. |