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Jeff Bagwell, 1B, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAstros | McLane checks Killer B's interest SI.com's Jon Heyman reports Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane called former Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell and 2B Craig Biggio to gauge their interest in the managerial vacancy. Astros | Killer B's aren't candidates The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade said former Astros 2B Craig Biggio and 1B Jeff Bagwell aren't candidates for their managerial opening. Astros | Bagwell denies ties to gym owner Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports former Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell denied ties to a Pasadena, Texas, gym owner that claimed he gave Bagwell performance-enhancing drugs. "I've never met the guy, I have no idea who he is, I've never been to his gym," Bagwell said during a phone interview with MLB.com. Astros | Bagwell's name appears in steroid cloud The New York Daily News' Teri Thompson, Christian Red, Michael O'Keeffe and Nathaniel Vinton report Houston Astros legend 1B Jeff Bagwell's name has surfaced in the cloud of steroids. Kelly Blair, the owner of 1-on-1 Elite Personal Fitness bragged to friends and clients that he provided steroids to SP Roger Clemens, SP Andy Pettitte and 1B Jeff Bagwell. Blair denied the claims to federal investigators in March. Astros | Bagwell's number to be retired The Houston Astros have announced they will retire former 1B Jeff Bagwell's #5 jersey, Sunday, Aug. 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the Associated Press. Astros | Bagwell back in camp as roving instructor The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports former Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell is back in the Astros' spring camp as a roving instructor. "I'm OK with it. It's just different. This is the first year I haven't been down here to try to play," Bagwell said. Astros | Club settles insurance claim on Bagwell The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros have settled a lawsuit with the insurance company Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. after the team filed a claim to get back $15.6 million of injured 1B Jeff Bagwell's (shoulder) contract. In March, the insurance company told the Astros they were denying the club's claim for repayment. The Astros then appealed the denial in April after Bagwell was deemed too injured to play due to chronic shoulder problems. No details of the resolution were released. Astros | Bagwell retires ESPNews reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell has officially retired. He retires as the team's all-time home run leader with 449 homers. Bagwell will likely end up in the Hall of Fame. Astros | Bagwell press conference set for Friday morning Updating a continuing story, the Associated Press' Joe Stinebaker reports a press conference has been set for Friday morning, Dec. 15, at which Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell is expected to officially announce his retirement after a 15-year big-league career. The veteran is also expected to maintain his ties to the organization via a personal-services deal in which he would work with young hitters, assist in the front office and make appearances for the team. Astros | Bagwell to retire by Friday Updating an ongoing story, The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell is expected to announce his retirement by Dec. 15. The team and Bagwell are close to finalizing a personal-services contract for him to join the front-office staff. Astros | Bagwell likely to retire, stay with team The Houston Chronicle reports free-agent 1B Jeff Bagwell (Astros) is likely to retire sometime in the next week and remain with the team under a personal-services contract that would keep him in the Astros' front office. Astros | Bagwell not offered salary arbitration The Houston Astros did not offer salary arbitration to 1B Jeff Bagwell, according to the Associated Press. Astros | Bagwell files for free agency Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell has filed for free agency, according to the Associated Press. Bagwell, who missed the entire 2006 season due to an arthritic right shoulder, is expected to retire. The team declined his $18 million option, instead choosing to give him a $7 million buyout to close out the final season of a five-year, $85 million contract. "This is entirely a procedural matter," said his agent, Barry Axelrod. " ... Even players contemplating retirement complete the filing process ... our hope is that sometime in the near future, we will arrive at a long-term arrangement that will keep Jeff a part of the Astros family for many years." Astros | Bagwell: I may not be done Updating an ongoing story, The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell isn't ruling out retirement at the moment, even with the $18 million option for 2007 not picked up and him receiving a $7 million buyout. "At this particular point, I probably don't see that," Bagwell said when asked if he will play elsewhere. "But I don't know. I know I'm a Houston Astro. I've done my time here. My first inkling right now is just to deal with the situation at hand." Astros | Bagwell's option declined Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports the Houston Astros declined their $18 million option on 1B Jeff Bagwell Tuesday, Oct. 31, as expected. Bagwell will receive a $7 million buyout. Astros | Bagwell's option likely to be declined Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros are expected to decline the 2007 option on 1B Jeff Bagwell. Bagwell (shoulder) missed the entire 2006 season because of his shoulder injury. Houston has a $7 million buyout for Bagwell's 2007 option which otherwise would pay him $18 million. Astros | Berkman breaks RBI record Updating a previous item, The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Lance Berkman broke the single-season team record for RBI with 136. Jeff Bagwell had 135 RBI in 1997. Berkman also set a modern-day National League record for RBI by a switch-hitter, a mark previously held by George Davis of the New York Giants in 1897. Astros | Berkman ties Bagwell's club record for RBI Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman's 135 runs batted in matches Jeff Bagwell's 1997 team record, and Berkman's 45 home runs are only two fewer than Bagwell's 2000 single-season club record, according to Charles Odum of the Associated Press. Athletics | Thomas moves up career RBI list The Associated Press' Tim Booth reports Oakland Athletics DH Frank Thomas, aka the "Big Hurt", moved into 40th on the career RBI list Sunday, Aug. 6, with a big four-RBI day that gave him 1,532 RBI for his career. Three of the runs came on his 24th home run of the year. Thomas passed Tris Speaker and Jeff Bagwell on the list and trails Joe DiMaggio by five RBI for a share of 39th place. Astros | Bagwell moved to 60-day disabled list Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) has been moved from the 15-day disabled list, to the 60-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com. Astros | Bagwell considering surgery Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) is considering surgery for his injured right shoulder. Bagwell, who realizes he won't likely play baseball again, said any decision he made would be based on quality-of-life after baseball. He said he is going to leave it for the time being and in a month or two, if it feels better, he will likely leave it. In the report, Bagwell also said the long bone spurs in his shoulder are part of the problem preventing him from a successful return to the field but they aren't the main issue. Astros | Team sues insurance company over Bagwell claim The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros have sued an insurance company claiming a breach of contract because the company has denied the Astros' claim to recoup $15.6 million of 1B Jeff Bagwell's salary. Astros | Team to fight insurance denial The Houston Chronicle's Jose de jesus Ortiz reports the Houston Astros plan to fight the denial of an insurance claim on 1B Jeff Bagwell. Astros | Bagwell insurance claim denied The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros' insurance claim on 1B Jeff Bagwell in an attempt to recoup $15.6 million has been denied. Astros | Bagwell placed on DL USAToday.com reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Astros | Bagwell to have 'last resort' surgery ESPN.com reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) will have surgery to remove bone spurs from his right shoulder as a last resort to see if he can play again. If he can't come back and play, he is fine with that. He will begin the season on the disabled list. Astros | Bagwell to begin season on DL The Sports Network reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) is expected to start the season on the disabled list. Astros | Shoulder soreness sends Bagwell to sidelines again The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) was forced to leave a spring training game for the second time in a week because of soreness in his ailing right shoulder. Bagwell had hoped to play at least five innings in the field March 21 against the Detroit Tigers, but he left after two innings. Astros | Bagwell unsure of when he can play regularly Paul Newberry, of the Associated Press, reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) does not know when he will be healthy enough to play full time for the Astros. He left Astros' exhibition game against the Braves on Friday, March 17 after playing four innings, going hitless in two at-bats. "I don't expect to be able to know whether I can play right now," Bagwell said. "It's a little too early. I've got to get through my soreness first. Then I can get a little bit later on and I can see what I can do if I do have to throw." Astros | Bagwell Plans On Playing The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder), who exited the March 14 game after two innings because of stiffness and soreness in his right shoulder, is scheduled to play March 17 against the Atlanta Braves if he's physically able. Astros | Bagwell Exits With Sore Shoulder According to Jose De Jesus Ortiz of The Houston Chronicle, Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) exited the team's March 14 game after two innings due to a sore shoulder. Bagwell told reporters afterwards to not read anything ominous into the exit. "It was just no sense in me going out there and keep throwing. It doesn't do anybody any good. If I'm going to do this thing and try to come back and play, then I've got to be a little smart," Bagwell said. Astros | Bagwell Back at First Base Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell played first base for the first time in ten months, during an exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, Mar. 11, according to the Associated Press. He played four innings in the field, but his chronically injured shoulder was not really tested, because he did not have to make a throw. As a hitter, he went 0-for-3, dropping to .188 with one RBI and five strikeouts this spring. Previously, he had only served as a designated hitter during spring training games. Astros | Bagwell's Batting Below Average According to The Houston Chronicle, Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell is batting .167 during spring camp. Astros | Bagwell Reports The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell reported to camp Friday. Astros | Bagwell Expected To Report The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) is expected to participate in the Astros' first full-squad workout on Feb. 24, once he arrives in camp. Astros | Ausmus Believes Bagwell Healthy According to Brian McTaggart of The Houston Chronicle, Houston Astros C Brad Ausmus believes 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) will report to camp healthier than most people would think. "Every indication that I've gotten from him is he's going to be ready to come to camp," Ausmus said. "I think having him in the lineup will be a huge boost to our offense, not just because of the hits he gets but the walks." Astros | Insurance claim filed The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Astros filed their insurance claim with Lloyd's of London to recoup $15.6 million of the $17 million 1B Jeff Bagwell is set to earn this year. The Astros had until Jan. 31 to file their claim, but they took care of it Friday, Jan. 27. Astros | Bagwell Plans on Going to Spring Training The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) is planning on showing up to spring training, despite the team's contention that he's unable to play. Astros | Team To Seek Insurance On Bagwell The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz is reporting Houston Astros general manager Tim Purpura will file an insurance claim to recoup $15.6 million of the $17 million Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) is set to earn for the 2006 season. The claim means the Astros believe Bagwell, recovering from right shoulder problems that have plagued him since 2001, is physically unable to perform and can no longer play for the team. Astros | Bagwell: Tests May Not Reveal Truth Updating an ongoing story, The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) said he doesn't believe the tests he was put through will necessarily give the club the answers it seeks about his surgically repaired right shoulder. Bagwell flew to Birmingham, Ala., to work out at the American Sports Medicine Institute, which was founded by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Astros | Team Pushing Bagwell in Opposite Direction The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice reports the Houston Astros are sending 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) to meet with Dr. James Andrews Thursday, Jan. 12. According to Bagwell and his agent, Barry Axelrod, the Astros want him to announce he can no longer play, that his right shoulder is forcing him to give up his comeback attempt so the team can collect $15.6 million of the approximately $17 million Bagwell is owed for 2006 from insurance. "There's no question in my mind I can hit," Bagwell said. "It's whether or not I can throw for a full season. Everything has gone exactly the way I thought it should. I'm getting stronger. Am I able to throw 120 feet? No. Am I making progress? Very much so." Astros | Bagwell to Visit Orthopedist Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) will visit Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, AL. The meeting is to evaluate his rehabilitation and give the team ideas of other things Bagwell can do to continue the process. Astros | Bagwell to Begin Rehab The Associated Press reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) will begin rehabbing his right shoulder Friday, Oct. 28. Astros | Bagwell Could Serve as DH in World Series The Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) could get some at-bats as the designated hitter during the World Series. The DH will be used in games played at U.S. Cellular Field, which includes Games 1 and 2, and, if necessary, Games 6 and 7. Bagwell can swing the bat but is unable to throw the ball at full strength due to his shoulder. Astros | Bagwell Limited to Pinch-Hitting Kathleen O'Brien, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) will be limited to pinch-hitting duties during the NLCS. Astros | Bagwell Delivers Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell hit an RBI-single in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the Divisional Series to lead the Atlanta Braves 6-3. Astros | Bagwell Makes Playoff Roster The Houston Chronicle is reporting Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) will be on the 25-man roster to open the National League Division Series Oct. 5. "We have to evaluate our health, talk to the trainers to just see where we are. I think we have a pretty clear idea. We've definitely made the determination that Jeff Bagwell will be on the playoff roster. He certainly deserves it for what he's been through," Astros general manager Tim Purpura said. Astros | Bagwell Activated The Sports Network reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. He'll only be able to pinch hit the rest of the season. Astros | Bagwell Could Be Activated Soon Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) took batting practice Wednesday, Sept. 7, and could be activated from the disabled list this weekend. Astros | Bagwell Hitting Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 1B Jeff Bagwell (shoulder) took batting practice Tuesday, Sept. 6, but said he was unsure about his availability as a pinch-hitter for the weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bagwell is expected to take another round of batting practice on Wednesday, Sept. 7. He said he was encouraged by Tuesday's session, but he's not making any predictions. "I have to get used to hitting again," Bagwell said. "It takes a while to get those muscles strong again, not just to actually hit. It's like when you're coming into Spring Training for the first time." | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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