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Indians | S. Alomar to return?
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:47:58 -0800

Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Indians have talked to the New York Mets about bringing back Sandy Alomar Jr. as part of manager Manny Acta's coaching staff.

Mets | Make coaching changes
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:55:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Mets announced that first base coach Luis Alicea will not be back next year and bench coach Sandy Alomar Sr. will be offered another job within the organization. Third base coach Razor Shines and catching coach Sandy Alomar Jr. will remain with the staff but will have different roles. Hitting coach Howard Johnson, pitching coach Dan Warthen and bullpen coach Randy Niemann will be back in the same positions in 2010.

Indians | Alomar among four inductees into team's Hall of Fame
Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:51:58 -0700

The Cleveland Indians inducted former C Sandy Alomar Jr. into their Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 1, according to The Associated Press. Former owners Bill Veeck and Dick Jacobs were inducted posthumously, along with P Wes Ferrell, who pitched for the team from 1927 to 1933.

Mets | Alomar named catching instructor
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:29:09 -0800

The New York Mets have named Sandy Alomar Jr. as their catching instructor, according to USAToday.com.

Mets | Alomar files for free agency
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:00:14 -0700

Marty Noble, of Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets C Sandy Alomar Jr. has filed for free agency.

Mets | Alomar called up
Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:47:30 -0700

Mark Hale, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets have called up C Sandy Alomar Jr.

Mets | Alomar designated for assignment
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:32:50 -0700

Andy Jasner, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets C Sandy Alomar Jr. has been designated for assignment.

Mets | Alomar recalled from AAA
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:05:58 -0700

The New York Mets have recalled C Sandy Alomar Jr. from Triple-A New Orleans, according to USAToday.com.

Mets | Alomar clears waivers
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:31:51 -0700

Marty Noble, of Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets C Sandy Alomar Jr. has cleared waivers and has accepted assignment to Triple-A New Orleans.

Mets | Alomar designated for assignment
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:50:59 -0700

USAToday.com reports the New York Mets have designated C Sandy Alomar Jr. for assignment.

Mets | Alomar to serve as backup catcher
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:05:37 -0700

Marty Noble, of NewYork.Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets C Sandy Alomar Jr. will serve as the team's second catcher. He will remain with the team because of his catching skills and leadership.

Mets | Alomar sticks around
Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:24:56 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger's Jeremy Cothran reports New York Mets C Sandy Alomar Jr. was kept on the roster because manager Willie Randolph wanted the flexibility of three catchers. It was thought the team might designate Alomar for assignment.

Mets | Team purchases Alomar's contract
Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:32:17 -0700

USAToday.com reports the New York Mets have purchased the contract of C Sandy Alomar Jr. from Triple-A New Orleans.

Mets | Alomar Jr. reassigned
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:31:08 -0700

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the New York Mets reassigned C Sandy Alomar Jr. to minor league camp Thursday, March 29.

Mets | Club looking for a catcher
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:42:55 -0700

Marty Noble, of Mets.MLB.com, reports the New York Mets are looking for a catcher just in case C Sandy Alomar Jr. doesn't accept a minor league assignment.

Mets | Alomar Jr. signed
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:40:37 -0800

Mets.MLB.com reports the New York Mets have signed free agent C Sandy Alomar Jr. to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Rockies | Team interested in upgrading catcher depth
Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:59:53 -0800

The Denver Post reports the Colorado Rockies are looking to upgrade their catching depth and have centered on talks with C Sandy Alomar Jr., C Sal Fasano and C Javy Lopez.

White Sox | Alomar Jr. not offered salary arbitration
Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:09:01 -0800

Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. was not offered salary arbitration, according to the Associated Press.

White Sox | Pierzynski given the day off
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:18:38 -0700

Leslie Parker, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski was given the day off Thursday, Aug. 17. C Sandy Alomar Jr. started in his place.

White Sox | Alomar Jr. catching for Buehrle again
Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:06:01 -0700

Mark Polishuk, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. will catch Monday, Aug. 7, with SP Mark Buehrle on the mound. Alomar Jr. caught the last time Buehrle was on the mound, and it was Buehrle's best outing of the month as he only allowed two runs in six innings.

White Sox | Alomar Jr. to catch for Buehrle
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:09:14 -0700

Scott Merkin, of Chicago.WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. will catch for SP Mark Buehrle in his next start Tuesday, August 1.

Dodgers | Team acquires Double-A pitcher for Alomar Jr.
Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:24:44 -0700

Dave van Dyck, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers traded C Sandy Alomar Jr. to the Chicago White Sox for Double-A P B.J. LaMura. A fifth-round pick in 2002, LaMura has 67 strikeouts in 53 innings overall and has struck out at least one batter in each of his 34 appearances.

White Sox | Team acquires Alomar Jr.
Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:23:47 -0700

Dave van Dyck, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago White Sox have acquired Los Angeles Dodgers C Sandy Alomar Jr. in exchange for Double-A P B.J. LaMura. Alomar is hitting .323 with nine RBI in 27 games this season.

Dodgers | Alomar available for trade
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:49:07 -0700

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers C Sandy Alomar Jr. is available to be traded this summer.

Dodgers | Saenz has back issues, leaves game
Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:33:09 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Steve Henson reports Los Angeles Dodgers IF Olmedo Saenz (back) left the April 5 game against the Atlanta Braves with a stiff back sustained in a collision with C Sandy Alomar Jr. It was not known when Saenz would be re-evaluated or how serious the injury is.

Dodgers | Alomar Jr. to start 20-25 percent of team's games
Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:15:07 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers MAN Grady Little plans on using C Sandy Alomar Jr. as a starter in about 20-25 percent of the team's games this season, according to the Associated Press, including for every game that SP Odalis Perez pitches in.

Dodgers | Alomar Likely a Backup
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:32:32 -0800

Updating a previous item, The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports newly signed Los Angeles Dodgers C Sandy Alomar Jr. will likely serve as a backup behind the plate to starting C Dioner Navarro.

Dodgers | Alomar Signed
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 15:16:06 -0800

Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent C Sandy Alomar Jr. (Rangers) to a one-year contract for $650,000 Saturday, Dec. 10.

Rangers | Alomar to Start
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:39:28 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Kathleen O'Brien reports Texas Rangers C Sandy Alomar Jr. (knee) is scheduled to start Thursday, Aug. 25.

Rangers | Alomar Sits
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:36:13 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports Texas Rangers C Sandy Alomar Jr. (knee) rested a sore right knee on Aug. 23. He was hit by a pitch in the second inning of the team's Aug. 21 game, and MAN Buck Showalter said it was still painful for Alomar to crouch into the catcher's position.

Rangers | Alomar Leaves Early
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:44:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers backup C Sandy Alomar Jr. (knee) left the team's game Sunday, Aug. 21, in the third inning after being hit by a pitch one inning earlier.

Rangers | Fast Fact: Team Succeeds With Alomar Behind Plate
Sun, 15 May 2005 05:22:47 -0700

According to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Rangers C Sandy Alomar Jr. is hitting .371 with 10 RBI in 35 at-bats and is 7-for-12 with runners in scoring position. The Rangers are 7-2 in his nine starts, and their pitchers have a 3.90 ERA with him behind the plate.

Rangers | Barajas Injured
Wed, 23 Mar 2005 05:27:19 -0800

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers C Rod Barajas (back) left the Tuesday, March 22 game after two innings with back spasms. C Sandy Alomar Jr. caught six innings.

Rangers | Alomar Expected to Catch 50-60 Games
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:18:11 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's Robert Falkoff reports Texas Rangers C Sandy Alomar Jr. is expected to catch 50 to 60 games this season.

Rangers | Alomar in Mix to Start
Sun, 09 Jan 2005 14:39:11 -0800

Sports Network reports Texas Rangers C Sandy Alomar Jr. is expected to compete for the team's starting catching job in Spring Training.

Rangers | S. Alomar Signs
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 12:07:45 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers signed C Sandy Alomar Jr. (White Sox) to a one-year, $550,000 contract.

Rangers | S. Alomar Close To Signing
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 04:01:03 -0800

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Texas Rangers are close to a one-year, $550,000 contract with free-agent C Sandy Alomar Jr.

White Sox | No Arbitration For S. Alomar
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:38:42 -0800

The Associated Press is reporting the Chicago White Sox did not offer arbitration to C Sandy Alomar Jr.

Phillies | S. Alomar Likely Headed To Philly
Fri, 03 Dec 2004 02:29:14 -0800

The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Hagen reports the Philadelphia Phillies are close to signing C Sandy Alomar Jr. as a free agent.

White Sox | Option Declined on S. Alomar
Thu, 28 Oct 2004 12:26:21 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Chicago White Sox declined the option on C Sandy Alomar Jr., making him a free agent.

White Sox | S. Alomar Wishes To Return
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 03:06:18 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times's Doug Padilla reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. (groin) would like to play baseball again in 2005, whether it be for the White Sox or someone else. "My plan is to play baseball,'' Alomar said. "I don't know where I'm going to end up. I'm going to be a free agent. I'm planning on being with somebody. If nobody will give me a job, then I'll retire. I'm not planning on hanging 'em up. To me, I'm doing a lot better than some guys backing up out there. I don't know.''

White Sox | Alomar Slowly Improving
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:13:41 -0700

Scott Merkin, of WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. (groin) is slowly improving from a groin strain that landed him on the DL retroactive to August 16. While there are signs of recovery, Alomar is unsure if he will be able to return from the DL to catch this season.

White Sox | S. Alomar to DL
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:20:01 -0700

ESPN.com reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. (groin) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left groin.

White Sox | Alomar Jr. Injured
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:43:44 -0700

Howard Ulman, of the Associated Press, reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. (groin) left the team's game Sunday, Aug. 15, after injuring his left groin in a collision at home plate with a baserunner. Alomar was listed as day-to-day.

White Sox | Olivo Still Platooning
Sun, 16 May 2004 21:19:04 -0700

Updating a previous item, Scott Merkin, of Whitesox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox C Miguel Olivo is considered the team's everyday catcher, yet he is still splitting significant time with veteran C Sandy Alomar Jr. "Miguel is our future, but he's also learning," said White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. "He's at the point where he should be there every day, and he will be. This year I don't know because we have a good thing going with Sandy behind the plate."

White Sox | Alomar Scratched
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:27:58 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. was taken out of the starting lineup Thursday because he spent all night at the hospital with his pregnant wife, Margred. Isabela Simone Alomar was born at 12:39 p.m. Thursday.

White Sox | Catchers To Split
Sun, 04 Apr 2004 06:57:23 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. and C Miguel Olivo will split time during the first week of the season.

White Sox | Alomar Jr. Signs
Wed, 26 Nov 2003 15:24:03 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Chicago White Sox re-signed C Sandy Alomar Jr. to a one-year, $750,000 contract with a club option for 2005.

White Sox | Sandy Alomar Almost Back
Wed, 05 Nov 2003 21:41:41 -0800

The Daily Southtown's Joe Cowley is reporting Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. said Tuesday he was "85-90 percent sure" he would sign a deal by Friday to return to the Sox. "We've been talking, and it's something that should be done by the end of the week," said Alomar, who hit .268 with five home runs and 26 RBI in 75 games last season.

White Sox | S. Alomar Jr. Taking Things in Stride
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:05:23 -0700

WhiteSox.MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports Chicago White Sox C Sandy Alomar Jr. is not upset with the fact that he is only playing two days per week. Defensive guru White Sox C Miguel Olivo has taken the reins on the starting catching spot. "I won't complain, because they explained things to me from the get go," said Alomar. "They told me during Spring Training that I wasn't going to catch every day. I was going to catch two guys, and that's what I've been doing the whole time. They didn't promise me any more playing time."