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Benito Santiago, C, Retired Players
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MLB | B. Santiago named in Mitchell Report
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:24:08 -0800
The Chicago Tribune reports C Benito Santiago was named in the Mitchell Report on steroid use in baseball, which was released Thursday, Dec. 13.
Mets | Santiago Signed
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 08:33:40 -0700
The Associated Press reports the New York Mets have agreed to terms with free agent C Benito Santiago. The deal is a minor league contract and terms of contract were undisclosed.
Pirates | Santiago May Have New Home
Wed, 18 May 2005 01:06:11 -0700
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports former Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago may surface with the Seattle Mariners, as the Mariners are looking for a replacement catcher to fill in for C Wiki Gonzalez (hamstring).
Pirates | Santiago Through Waivers
Thu, 12 May 2005 05:00:11 -0700
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago has cleared waivers and is now a free agent.
Pirates | Santiago Released
Sun, 08 May 2005 15:12:00 -0700
Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates released C Benito Santiago Sunday, May 8. Santiago (viral infection) had refused a minor league rehab assignment eight days prior.
Pirates | Hoping to Move Santiago
Fri, 06 May 2005 08:56:30 -0700
Paul White, of USA Today, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to trade C Benito Santiago rather than release him.
Pirates | Santiago May Return During Next Series
Thu, 05 May 2005 01:52:05 -0700
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago (viral infection) is expected to come off the 15-day disabled list and rejoin the Pirates sometime during their four-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pirates | Santiago Continues Rehab
Mon, 02 May 2005 01:11:03 -0700
Updating previous items, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago (virus), who remains on the disabled list, accompanied the team to Houston and will continue to receive extra workouts to accelerate his comeback from a viral infection. "He's been off almost three weeks and we think he needs more time to get ready," Pirates general manager Dave Littlefield said. "We understand his position, but we've got to balance the objective and professional view."
Pirates | Santiago Turns Down Rehab Assignment
Sun, 01 May 2005 08:14:18 -0700
Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago (infection) refused a minor-league rehabilitation assignment Saturday, April 30, and will continue working out with the team. A viral infection caused him to lose five to six pounds. He said he is fine now and ready to play and does not see the necessity of going to the minors. By refusing to go to the minors, it could delay his return to the field because he needs to regain his timing at the plate and in the field.
Pirates | Santiago to DL
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 11:13:51 -0700
SportsTicker reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago (viral infection) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a viral infection.
Pirates | Santiago Stays Sidelined
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 01:02:52 -0700
Updating an ongoing story, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago (flu) was not available to catch for a third consecutive game Sunday, April 17 because of the flu. He is sidelined indefinitely. "I'm still feeling sick, no power," he said. "I'm taking everything. We've got to change medicine or something."
Pirates | Sick Santiago
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:55:40 -0700
According to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago (flu) was not available to the Pirates in either of the past two games because of a flu that raised his temperature as high as 101 degrees. Santiago likely will start if he is healthy Sunday, April 17.
Pirates | Santiago to Catch About 100 Games
Sun, 26 Dec 2004 18:10:52 -0800
Jim Molony, of Pirates.MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago will start most of the team's games in 2005, but will also serve as a mentor to C Humberto Cota.
Pirates | Santiago Speaks
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:44:07 -0800
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Robert Dvorchak reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Benito Santiago is ready to work with the Pirates' young pitching staff to improve it. "I like making young pitchers stars one day," Santiago said. "The day I can't block a ball in the dirt or throw out a runner, you're not going to see me back there. But that's not going to be anytime soon. Let's keep going. I love the game. It's in my blood."
Pirates | Santiago Acquired
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:53:10 -0800
Updating previous items, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer confirms the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired C Benito Santiago and cash from the Kansas City Royals in return for P Leo Nunez Thursday, Dec. 16.
Royals | Nunez Acquired
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:49:15 -0800
Updating previous items, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer confirms the Kansas City Royals acquired P Leo Nunez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in return for C Benito Santiago and cash Thursday, Dec. 16.
Royals | More on Santiago Trade
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:41:33 -0800
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Kansas City Royals are about to trade C Benito Santiago to the Pittsburgh Pirates for P Leo Nunez. The Royals will also take on $1.45 million of Santiago's $2.2 million salary in 2005.
Royals | Santiago: On Second Thought, We'll Trade
Mon, 13 Dec 2004 03:36:59 -0800
Updating a previous item, The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals are near agreement on a trade that would send C Benito Santiago to the Pittsburgh Pirates for RP Leo Nunez. The team previously said Santiago would not be dealt.
Royals | Santiago Trade Plans Nixed
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 02:11:30 -0800
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals have had second thoughts about trading C Benito Santiago, preferring instead to leave him in for depth. "I really don't want to trade him," Royals general manager Allard Baird said. "I had a good conversation with him. We think he can be an excellent backup for John Buck. That hasn't changed."
Royals | Santiago On Block
Sun, 05 Dec 2004 01:05:07 -0800
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals have had preliminary discussion with the Pittsburgh Pirates about a trade involving C Benito Santiago. No other names were discussed in the deal.
Royals | Santiago Update
Wed, 01 Sep 2004 08:35:19 -0700
Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (hand) underwent an X-ray on his fractured left hand Tuesday, August 31, revealing he would need at the most another week of recovery before he would be able to return to action. Afterwards, Santiago said he would need another week on top of the recovery week to get in playing shape, placing the catcher's return at about two weeks from the date of the X-ray.
Royals | Another Week for Santiago
Wed, 18 Aug 2004 08:15:04 -0700
Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (hand) will miss at least another week after having an X-ray performed on his hand and visiting with a specialist. Santiago's broken left hand is healing slower than expected.
Royals | Setback for Santiago
Fri, 06 Aug 2004 08:28:25 -0700
Alan Eskew, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (hand) has had a minor setback in his efforts to recover from a fracture in his left hand. A recent follow-up X-ray revealed the fracture had not fully healed and there still existed a break in the bone. Santiago had been slated to begin swinging a bat but plans for that have been put on hold.
Royals | Santiago Still a Month Away
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 08:49:59 -0700
Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (hand) is still a month away from returning to the field. He is scheduled to resume throwing during the week of Monday, July 26.
Royals | Santiago Placed on DL
Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:30:53 -0700
The Kansas City Royals, according to USAToday.com, have placed C Benito Santiago (hand) on the 15-day disabled list.
Royals | Santiago Out 6-8 Weeks
Sat, 19 Jun 2004 01:28:00 -0700
Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (hand) suffered a broken left hand Friday, June 18, and is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action.
Royals | Santiago Sits Again
Fri, 04 Jun 2004 08:30:55 -0700
Dana Wakiji and John Wagner, of Royals.MLB.com, report Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (thumb) was held out of the lineup Thursday, June 3, for the second consecutive game with bruising in his thumb. Manager Tony Pena said Santiago was available to play if needed.
Royals | Santiago Scratched
Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:41:13 -0700
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (thumb) was a late scratch Wednesday, June 2, because of a sore left thumb.
Royals | Santiago Tossed
Sun, 09 May 2004 23:43:51 -0700
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago was thrown out of Sunday's Boston Red Sox game for arguing a called third strike to end the seventh inning. He was replaced by C Kelly Stinnett.
Royals | Santiago Says He's Ready
Sun, 04 Apr 2004 07:33:20 -0700
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (Achilles) proclaimed himself ready to go following Saturday's spring game, even though he played in just 13 of the Royals' 32 spring contests. "I'm ready," Santiago said. "I keep getting treatment, and I'm still going to the trainer's room just to make sure everything is OK. But, really, I'm fine. I can go nine innings. I can go 30 innings if I need to."
Royals | Santiago Has Achilles Woes
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 09:11:16 -0800
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago (Achilles) has mild inflammation of his right Achilles tendon, trainer Nick Swartz said.
MLB | Other Players Identified
Tue, 02 Mar 2004 06:38:42 -0800
Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams of The San Francisco Chronicle are reporting former San Francisco Giants players Marvin Benard and Benito Santiago, and former Oakland Athletics player Randy Velarde, are the three other players who received steroids from BALCO, the San Francisco-based lab indicted on steroid charges.
Royals | Expectations for Santiago
Tue, 03 Feb 2004 20:41:37 -0800
Royals.MLB.com's Robert Falkoff reports 38-year-old Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago, the team's starter behind the plate, may not get to play as frequently as he'd like to according to manager Tony Pena. "To be honest, I would like Benito to catch 125 to 130 games," said Pena. "That will give him time to rest and he'll have a better season if we give him enough rest."
Royals | Santiago To Miss Minicamp Due To No Passport
Mon, 02 Feb 2004 09:42:52 -0800
Dick Kaegel, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago could not attend the team's voluntary minicamp this week in the Dominican Republic. Santiago couldn't go to the Dominican from Miami, Florida because he doesn't have a passport, according to Royals manager Tony Pena said.
Royals | Stinnett to Backup Santiago
Sat, 27 Dec 2003 20:05:20 -0800
Updating previous items, Royals.MLB.com's Robert Falkoff reports Kansas City Royals C Kelly Stinnett will serve as the backup to C Benito Santiago. Both catchers were signed by the Royals in the month of December. "Stinnett has very good catching skills," said Royals general manager Allard Baird. "He fits the makeup of the kind of guy we were looking for in that role." Stinnett only has a .236 career batting average in 10 major league seasons but is regarded as strong defensively. He threw out almost 26 percent of baserunners who tried to steal against him in 2003.
Royals | Santiago Ready for Big Workload
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:59:34 -0800
MLB.com's Robert Falkoff reports Kansas City Royals C Benito Santiago passed a physical with flying colors and is ready to take on a big workload at catcher -- despite being 38 years old -- according to general manager Allard Baird. "I sent him to the doctor this morning (Dec. 11, 2003) to get a physical and Dr. (Steven) Joyce calls me and says, 'This guy has more flexibility and more strength than some of the young projected draft picks that you have sent to me.' He's a very unique individual and somebody who really fits in," said Baird.
Royals | Santiago Signs
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:19:34 -0800
ESPN.com reports the Kansas City Royals signed C Benito Santiago (Giants) to a two-year, $4.3 million contract. Santiago will make another $1.1 million a year if he gets into 150 games and could earn another $300,000 for 550 plate appearances.
Royals | Santiago's KC Plans
Tue, 09 Dec 2003 23:29:32 -0800
The Associated Press is reporting the Kansas City Royals were close to agreement on a $4.3 million, two-year deal with C Benito Santiago.
Royals | Close to Signing Santiago
Wed, 03 Dec 2003 12:05:08 -0800
ESPN.com reports the Kansas City Royals are close to signing free agent C Benito Santiago (Giants).
Giants | Santiago Files for Free Agency
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 10:04:14 -0800
Sports Ticker reports San Francisco Giants C Benito Santiago filed for free agency Sunday, Oct. 26.
Giants | Santiago Won’t Be Re-Signed
Thu, 09 Oct 2003 08:32:49 -0700
ESPN.com reports the San Francisco Giants will not re-sign C Benito Santiago.
Giants | Ah-Choo Santiago
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:09:41 -0700
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants C Benito Santiago (flu) was scratched minutes before the first pitch Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, with the flu. C Yorvit Torrealba started in his place.
Giants | Santiago Activated
Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:36:12 -0700
Updating previous reports, USAToday.com reports San Francisco Giants C Benito Santiago (thumb) was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
Giants | Santiago To See Playing Time
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 23:16:13 -0700
The AP reports San Francisco Giants C Benito Santiago (finger) is expected to be activated from the DL when the Giants travel to play the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Giants | Santiago Shelved
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 23:17:36 -0700
The AP reports the San Francisco Giants placed catcher Benito Santiago (finger) on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated left pinkie finger. The move is retroactive to July 10. Santiago was injured July 4 at San Diego when he made a headfirst slide into third base. "Santiago's finger is still not ready," Giants manager Felipe Alou said. "Hitting it's not bad but catching it still aggravates him every time."
Giants | Santiago Says See You After The Break
Fri, 11 Jul 2003 23:13:36 -0700
The AP reports San Francisco Giants catcher Benito Santiago (finger) has a dislocated finger that will probably will keep him out of the lineup until after the All-Star break, according to manager Felipe Alou.
Giants | Santiago Update
Tue, 08 Jul 2003 14:37:08 -0700
Updating previous reports, Giants.MLB.com's Charles Shuttlesworth reports San Francisco Giants C Benito Santiago (finger) plans to take batting practice and do some catching before the game Tuesday, July 8, and could possibly be back in the lineup Wednesday.
Giants | Castillo on Board
Sun, 06 Jul 2003 14:45:01 -0700
The AP reports the San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of C Alberto Castillo from Triple-A Fresno on Sunday, July 6. He will help provide catching depth while starting C Benito Santiago (finger) remains out for several more days due to a dislocated pinkie finger. Backup C Yorvit Torrealba has started the last two games at catcher.
Giants | Santiago Misses Time With Injury
Sun, 06 Jul 2003 00:49:15 -0700
The AP reports San Francisco Giants catcher Benito Santiago (finger) said he expects to miss four or five days after dislocating his left pinky finger while sliding headfirst into third base on Friday. Yorvit Torrealba, who replaced Santiago on Friday, started against the Padres on Saturday night.
Giants | Santiago Leaves With Injury
Sat, 05 Jul 2003 12:22:00 -0700
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants C Benito Santiago (finger) left the game Friday, July 4, after jamming his left pinky finger while sliding head-first into third base.
