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Mike Timlin

Relief Pitcher for Free Agents

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Red Sox | Timlin files for free agency
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:43:06 -0800

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Red Sox | Timlin will not be back
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:35:40 -0800

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin wants to pitch in 2009, but will not return with the Red Sox, according to general manager Theo Epstein.

Red Sox | Timlin ties record for ALCS appearances
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:59:44 -0700

The Associated Press' Jimmy Golen reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his record-tying 25th appearance in the ALCS Tuesday night, Oct. 14.

Red Sox | Timlin suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:43:29 -0700

Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin allowed one run on no hits over two-thirds of an inning Saturday, Oct. 11, against the Tampa Bay Rays, in Game 2 of the ALCS, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out none, and was charged with the loss.

Red Sox | Timlin to be added to ALCS roster
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:38:36 -0700

Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin will be added to the team's ALCS roster, according to manager Terry Francona.

Red Sox | Timlin may be added to ALCS roster
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:24:52 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin could be added to the ALCS roster.

Red Sox | Timlin could make ALCS roster
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:10:20 -0700

Kevin McNamara and Jim Donaldson, of The Providence Journal, report Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin could be added to the team's ALCS roster if they advance.

Red Sox | Timlin considering retirement
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:55:56 -0700

Steve Buckley, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin said that he is considering retirement and will discuss the issue with his family during the offseason. Timlin could become only the second player in major league history to be on five World Series-winning teams without ever playing for the New York Yankees.

Red Sox | Timlin left off playoff roster for ALDS
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:40:14 -0700

Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin was left off the team's playoff roster for the ALDS. It is the first time Timlin has not been included on the team's playoff roster since he joined the team in 2003.

Red Sox | Timlin makes 1,051st appearance
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:24:20 -0700

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his 1,051st relief appearance Monday, Sept. 15, setting an all-time record for most relief appearances for a right-handed relief pitcher.

Red Sox | Timlin makes 1,050th appearance
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:40:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his 1,050th career appearance Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Red Sox | Timlin moves up career appearances list
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:10:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his 1,050th appearance of his career Saturday, Aug. 23, tying him for seventh place on the career list.

Red Sox | Timlin makes 1,049th career appearance
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:21:09 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his 1,049th career appearance Wednesday, Aug. 20. He is now one outing short of tying the major league record for most appearances by a right-handed relief pitcher.

Red Sox | Timlin activated from DL
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:45:12 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox have activated RP Mike Timlin (knee) from the 15-day disabled list.

Red Sox | Timlin expected to be activated Thursday
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:08:10 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (knee) is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 3.

Red Sox | Timlin solid again Monday
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:42:40 -0700

Jeff Horrigan, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (knee) threw his third consecutive scoreless inning Monday, June 30, with Triple-A Pawtucket. He only threw six pitches.

Red Sox | Timlin to pitch again this week
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:15:20 -0700

Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (knee) threw a scoreless inning Saturday, June 28, with Triple-A Pawtucket and will throw again Monday, June 30, or Tuesday, July 1.

Red Sox | Timlin pitches in rehab game Thursday
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:44:50 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (knee) pitched a scoreless eighth inning for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, June 26. Timlin will pitch three or four one-inning outings during his rehab assignment.

Red Sox | Timlin to start rehab assignment Thursday
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:57:33 -0700

Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, June 26. Manager Terry Francona said Timlin will pitch one inning Thursday. He is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 4.

Red Sox | Timlin placed on DL
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:02:04 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports the Boston Red Sox have placed RP Mike Timlin (knee) on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left knee. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, June 17.

Red Sox | Timlin in meltdown mode against Yanks
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:25:48 -0700

The Hartford Courant's Jeff Goldberg reports in three appearances against the New York Yankees since coming off the disabled list on April 11, Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin has faced 14 batters, allowing them to go 8-for-11 with two walks. His ERA against the Yankees is 47.26.

Red Sox | Timlin rocked in one-third of an inning pitched
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:04:46 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin allowed two hits and two runs over one-third of an inning Friday, April 11, against the New York Yankees. Timlin recorded his first loss of the season from the outing.

Red Sox | Timlin activated
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:39:02 -0700

Updating previous reports, USAToday.com reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Red Sox | Timlin returning
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:16:54 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) will be activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game Friday, April 11.

Red Sox | Timlin scheduled to pitch in minor league game
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:23:41 -0700

Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) was scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Pawtucket Wednesday, April 9. He is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list before Friday, April 11.

Red Sox | Timlin to make two rehab appearances
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:49:50 -0700

RedSox.MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Pawtucket Monday, April 7, and again on Wednesday. If all goes well, he should return the following day.

Red Sox | Timlin plays catch Monday
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:56:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) played catch Monday, March 31, from up to 90 feet. Timlin is scheduled to make two rehab appearances with Triple-A Pawtucket before he rejoins the big league team. He is scheduled to be activated from the disabled list April 11.

Red Sox | Timlin plays catch Sunday
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:37:24 -0700

Nick Cafardo, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) had stitches taken out of his right ring finger Sunday, March 30, and played catch from about 60 feet later that day. He will likely have a rehab assignment before he is activated off the disabled list.

Red Sox | Timlin placed on disabled list
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:13:28 -0700

Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Thursday, March 20, due to a laceration on his right ring finger, according to the Associated Press.

Red Sox | Timlin to be inactive for Tokyo games
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:14:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) is expected to be inactive for the two-game series against the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo. Timlin is recovering from a cut finger.

Red Sox | Timlin likely won't pitch this week
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:49:26 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) will likely not pitch in either of the regular season games this week due to the injury to his finger.

Red Sox | Timlin injures finger Wednesday
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:20:13 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (finger) injured the ring finger on his pitching hand while fielding a ball Wednesday, March 19. The injury required stitches on his finger, but manager Terry Francona says it is unlikely Timlin will be placed on the disabled list.

Red Sox | Timlin's deal worth $3 million
Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:13:06 -0800

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin finalized a deal Friday, Dec. 7, for one-year, $3 million.

Red Sox | Timlin's deal reported to be worth $3 million
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:55:02 -0800

Updating a previous report, Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox have signed RP Mike Timlin to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is reportedly wroth around $3 million.

Red Sox | Timlin signs one-year deal
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:39:41 -0800

Updating a previous report, USAToday.com reports the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with free-agent RP Mike Timlin (Red Sox) on a one-year deal.

Red Sox | Report: Timlin re-signs for one year
Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:31:44 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox and free-agent RP Mike Timlin (Red Sox) have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal. The contract is pending the results of a physical examination.

Red Sox | Team reportedly reaches terms with Timlin
Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:40:17 -0800

According to Gordon Edes and Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe, a Boston Red Sox official reports that the team has reached terms with RP Mike Timlin. They are believed to have offered him roughly $3 million, a raise of approximately $300,000 from his 2007 salary.

Red Sox | Team could bring back Timlin
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:50:48 -0800

Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox could offer arbitration to free-agent RP Mike Timlin (Red Sox).

Red Sox | Timlin files for free agency
Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:41:51 -0800

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin has filed for free agency.

Red Sox | Timlin ties Honeycutt
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:26:47 -0700

Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his 21st career League Championship Series appearance, Friday, Oct. 12, tying Rick Honeycutt for second place behind Mariano Rivera (25), according to the Associated Press.

Red Sox | Timlin passes Jackson
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:33:14 -0700

Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made his 1,006th career appearance, Saturday, Sept. 15, against the New York Yankees, moving past Mike Jackson for sole possession of 11th place on the all-time list, according to the Associated Press.

Red Sox | Timlin ties Jackson
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:01:51 -0700

Red Sox RP Mike Timlin tied Mike Jackson for 11th place on the all-time appearances list, with 1,005, Friday, Sept. 14, against the New York Yankees, according to the Associated Press.

Red Sox | Timlin appears in 1,000th career game
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:51:28 -0700

Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin became the 13th pitcher in MLB history to appear in 1,000 games, Friday, Aug. 31, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to the Associated Press. He allowed four runs on four hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning, snapping his streak of 11-1/3 scoreless innings.

Red Sox | Timlin will be available Wednesday
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:32:08 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (shoulder) threw a side session Tuesday, July 31, and will be available Wednesday, Aug. 1, although he feels it would be better if he didn't pitch until Thursday, Aug. 2.

Red Sox | Sore shoulder bothering Timlin
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:59:32 -0700

Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (shoulder) has not pitched since Monday, July 23, because of a sore shoulder, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. However, manager Terry Francona said it isn't serious enough to place him on the disabled list.

Red Sox | Timlin ties McDaniel
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:39:32 -0700

Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin made the 987th appearance of his career, Friday, July 20, against the Chicago White Sox, tying Lindy McDaniel for 13th place on the all-time list, according to the Associated Press. He has 14-2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in his last 10 outings.

Red Sox | Timlin activated from DL
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:07:39 -0700

Updating previous items, USAToday.com confirms the Boston Red Sox have activated RP Mike Timlin (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list.

Red Sox | Timlin will return Saturday
Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:02:14 -0700

Ian Browne, of Boston.RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (shoulder) threw a minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, June 7, and he will be activated off the disabled list Saturday, June 9.

Red Sox | Timlin could return Friday
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:54:12 -0700

Updating a previous report, Jeff Horrigan, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (shoulder) could return as soon as Friday, June 8.

Red Sox | Timlin could rejoin club this weekend
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:59:43 -0700

According to Rick Eymer, of RedSox.MLB.com, Boston Red Sox RP Mike Timlin (shoulder) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings of relief Monday, June 4, for Triple-A Pawtucket. He is expected to throw at least one more inning of rehab work before the club activates him from the disabled list. He could rejoin the Red Sox as soon as this weekend.