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Roberto Alomar, 2B, Retired Players
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Blue Jays | Alomar still welcome as a guest instructor
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:11:26 -0800
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said former All-Star 2B Roberto Alomar is still welcome to join the team as a guest instructor this spring, according to The Associated Press. "He's never been uninvited," Ricciardi said.
Blue Jays | Alomar to mentor young infielders
Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:01:37 -0800
Former Toronto Blue Jays 2B Roberto Alomar will join the team's spring training staff this year to coach young infielders, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.
MLB | Retired Alomar Files for Free Agency
Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:47:16 -0800
SportsTicker reports retired 2B Roberto Alomar filed for free agency.
Devil Rays | Alomar Retires
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:54:08 -0800
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Roberto Alomar has retired after 17 seasons in the majors. The revelation was a bit of a surprise to the baseball world. "My back, legs and eyes aren't the same," Alomar said. "I played a lot of games and I said I would never embarrass myself on the field. I had a long career, but I can't play at the level I want to play, so it's time to retire." Alomar is a near lock for the Hall of Fame the first time he is placed on the ballot in 2010.
Devil Rays | Alomar To Return
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 05:56:50 -0800
The Tampa Tribune's Carter Gaddis reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Roberto Alomar (back), who has missed nearly a week with a stiff lower back, is scheduled to play Friday, March 18.
Devil Rays | Alomar Injury Update
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 02:53:12 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Roberto Alomar (back), out since March 10 with a sore back, took infield practice but isn't ready to play in a game. "It's feeling a little better," Alomar said. "I probably need a few more days."
Devil Rays | Alomar Injured
Sat, 12 Mar 2005 02:37:07 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Roberto Alomar (back) is expected to be sidelined at least a week because of tightness and soreness in his lower back. "I've had back problems before, hopefully it gets better," Alomar said. "We'll have to wait and see how this goes. It could take time. Hopefully I'll be back within a week or so."
Diamondbacks | Murray Acquired
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 18:04:25 -0800
Updating a previous item, USAToday.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired P Brad Murray from the Chicago White Sox Friday, Feb. 18, as the player to be named in an Aug. 5, 2004 trade involving IF Roberto Alomar.
Devil Rays | Cantu Won't Concede To Alomar
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 01:54:16 -0800
The St. Petersburg Times' Damian Cristodero reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Jorge Cantu won't concede the starting job to 2B Roberto Alomar, but he acknowledges Alomar's veteran leadership will be tough to overcome. "They're just doing what's best for the team, so I have to go along with it and just go on the field and be as competitive as I was last year," Cantu said. "If they want me to be a backup, I'll be a backup. If they want me to go to the minors, I'll go and work again."
Devil Rays | Alomar Deal Finalized
Sun, 23 Jan 2005 17:05:46 -0800
Updating previous items, the Tacoma News Tribune reports 2B Roberto Alomar finalized a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after passing a physical.
Devil Rays | Alomar Terms
Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:39:25 -0800
ESPN.com reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Roberto Alomar will make $600,000 in 2005 with $100,000 in possible incentives.
Devil Rays | Alomar Agrees
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:25:00 -0800
ESPN.com reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have agreed with 2B Roberto Alomar (White Sox) on a one-year deal pending a physical. Alomar is expected to play every day.
Cardinals | Team Still Working on Alomar
Sat, 08 Jan 2005 11:48:52 -0800
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals' negotiations with 2B Roberto Alomar are not dead because of the signing of 2B Mark Grudzielanek. Alomar hasn't taken a physical, and the team is still trying to sign him.
Cardinals | Alomar Not Yet In Fold
Fri, 31 Dec 2004 00:37:35 -0800
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in signing free-agent 2B Roberto Alomar, but a completion of a deal for Alomar will not likely happen until the first week of January after general manager Walt Jocketty returns from his Hawaiian vacation and, possibly, after Alomar undergoes a physical.
White Sox | No Arbitration For R. Alomar
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:38:15 -0800
The Associated Press is reporting the Chicago White Sox did not offer arbitration to 2B Roberto Alomar.
White Sox | Alomar Finished For Year, But Maybe Not With Chicago
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 01:43:11 -0700
Updating a previous item, The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Scot Gregor reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar (back) will not play again this season but he has not ruled out a return to the White Sox in 2005. "I'd love to come back here,'' Alomar said. "We'll see what happens. I definitely want to play somewhere, but I have to get healthy first.''
White Sox | R. Alomar Likely Done
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 00:56:01 -0700
The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar (back) might not play the rest of this season because of a strained back.
White Sox | Alomar Sits
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:05:47 -0700
Scott Merkin, of WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) missed his second straight game Sunday, August 15, after reporting soreness following a swing during the team's game Friday, August 13, in the same hand he broke earlier this season.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Trade Details
Thu, 05 Aug 2004 11:15:12 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Arizona Diamondbacks traded 2B Roberto Alomar to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for a player to be named and cash.
White Sox | Alomar Acquired
Thu, 05 Aug 2004 10:06:25 -0700
ESPNews reports the Chicago White Sox acquired 2B Roberto Alomar from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Further details of the deal have yet to be announced.
Diamondbacks | Alomar on the Block
Fri, 16 Jul 2004 12:37:07 -0700
MLB.com's Tom Singer reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in trading 2B Roberto Alomar. He brings a cheap pro-rated $1 million contract and is getting a quiet buzz on the market.
Diamondbacks | Alomar's Slam Wins It
Fri, 02 Jul 2004 01:04:04 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar hit a grand slam Thursday, July 1 in a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres. The grand slam was the seventh of Alomar's 17-year major league career but his first since Aug. 27, 2000, when he played for Cleveland against Anaheim.
Diamondbacks | Hairston to Remain Starter
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:38:39 -0700
Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Scott Hairston will remain as the starter at 2B even with the activation of 2B Roberto Alomar from the 60-day disabled list.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Activated Tuesday
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 06:02:05 -0700
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) will be activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 20.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Rehab Plan Set
Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:52:40 -0700
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand), who has missed 54 games with a broken right hand, joined Triple-A Tucson Friday, June 19 in Salt Lake City for a brief rehab assignment. Plans are for Alomar to play two games with the Sidewinders and, if all goes well, he'll join the Diamondbacks in San Diego on Monday, June 21, the day he is eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list.
Diamondbacks | Still No Rehab Plan For Alomar
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 06:09:22 -0700
According to The Arizona Republic, the Arizona Diamondbacks still have no rehab plans for 2B Roberto Alomar (hand), who is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Monday, June 21.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Takes Batting Practice
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 16:25:26 -0700
Rob Dubroff, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand), on the DL since April 21 with a fractured hand, hit for the first time since the injury. Alomar was optimistic about his recovery and return, stating he thought he could be ready sooner than June 21, when he is first eligible to come off the 60-day DL.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Can Resume Throwing
Thu, 27 May 2004 00:37:13 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) has been cleared by doctors to do what manager Bob Brenly called "light baseball activity" about a month after the Arizona second baseman had surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand. Alomar is still in Phoenix for rehabilitation but will join the team in Los Angeles Friday, May 28.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Undergoes Surgery
Sat, 24 Apr 2004 08:20:44 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) underwent surgery on his broken right hand Friday, April 23, and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Due For Checkup
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 01:52:00 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) will be re-evaluated Friday when the team returns to Phoenix. He broke a bone in his right hand Tuesday, April 20 when he was hit by a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers P Ben Sheets and is expected to miss at least six weeks.
Diamondbacks | Kata to Fill In at Second
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:39:58 -0700
Updating previous items, the AP's Arnie Stapleton reports Arizona Diamondbacks IF Matt Kata will serve as the team's starting second baseman while injured 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) recovers from a broken hand, according to Arizona manager Bob Brenly.
Diamondbacks | Alomar to DL
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:30:34 -0700
Updating a previous item, the AP's Arnie Stapleton reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Apr. 20, after he broke a bone in his right hand in Tuesday's game. Arizona manager Bob Brenly estimated Alomar would be out of action for a minimum of six to eight weeks.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Injures Hand
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:17:15 -0700
The AP's Arnie Stapleton reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (hand) broke a bone in his right hand Tuesday, Apr. 20, after he was struck by a pitch while batting during the sixth inning of Tuesday's game. He was immediately taken out of the game, and X-rays showed a fracture of the bone connecting the pinky and wrist. Alomar's hand was placed in a splint and will be re-evaluated once the swelling is reduced, probably in several days.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Ailing
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 07:31:53 -0700
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (knee) made only a pinch-hit appearance during Saturday's game with the St. Louis Cardinals. He tweaked his left knee in Friday night's series opener when he attempted to turn a double play and left midway through the game. "It's still sore on the inside and outside, but I can play if necessary," Alomar said.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Kept Out
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 00:33:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (leg) was kept out of Saturday's starting lineup as a precaution after he was clipped in the left leg by St. Louis Cardinals 2B Tony Womack while turning a double play Friday night. X-rays were negative.
Diamondbacks | Alomar to Bat Second
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 22:37:46 -0800
The Arizona Daily Star's Jack Magruder reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar will hit second in the batting order behind OF Steve Finley and ahead of OF Luis Gonzalez.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Scratched
Mon, 08 Mar 2004 11:51:45 -0800
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar (foot) was scratched from the lineup Sunday, March 7, after having a corn shaved from his right foot. He plans to be in the lineup Monday.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Reports in Shape
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:25:12 -0800
The AP reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar reported to camp and said he was in "much better shape" than he was before. "The last few years I didn't do what I needed to do to stay in shape," said Alomar. "I think at my age now, 36, you have to work more than you used to work before so you can stay in shape." He also said he gained about seven or eight pounds.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Will Start at Second Base
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 20:45:58 -0800
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar will be the team's starting second baseman, according to manager Bob Brenly.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Takes Less Money
Tue, 06 Jan 2004 14:17:13 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Arizona Republic's Mark Gonzales reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Roberto Alomar turned down a more lucrative deal from the St. Louis Cardinals to sign with the Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks | Alomar Agrees
Tue, 06 Jan 2004 12:36:38 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Arizona Diamondbacks signed 2B Roberto Alomar (White Sox) to a one-year, $1 million contract. Of the $1 million, $350,000 is deferred without interest until 2009. The deal doesn't contain any performance bonuses but does have award bonuses.
Diamondbacks | R. Alomar Deal Said to be Close
Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:51:22 -0800
The AP's Bob Baum reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are close to bringing free agent 2B Roberto Alomar (White Sox) aboard, according to a source with the team. A deal could come as soon as Tuesday, Jan. 6. The 35-year-old Alomar has been in the Phoenix area for a couple of weeks working out.
Cardinals | Interested in Alomar
Sun, 21 Dec 2003 13:41:08 -0800
Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in free agent 2B Roberto Alomar, as well as several other players, to provide help at second base.
White Sox | Alomar Upset About Team’s Offer
Sun, 07 Dec 2003 08:11:36 -0800
Updating previous items, Teddy Greenstein of The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar has taken the team's $1 million reduction in their latest salary offer as a sign he is no longer wanted in Chicago. Alomar has been reported to be seeking a two-year deal for around $6 million, and the team had offered him $1 million plus $2 million deferred over an unspecified time period without interest, making it worth around $2.5 million. However, the team subsequently reduced the deferment amount to $1 million. "I want to stay in Chicago," said Alomar. "But you want to play where they give you the respect you're looking for." Meanwhile, GM Ken Williams defended the team's offer. "I don't want this to come down as I'm trying to get Robbie on the cheap or that I'm disrespecting him," said Williams. "It's truly a case where that's all we can offer because I'm trying to put this team together in its entirety." Also, the two had informally agreed to a one-year, $3 million extension back on Aug. 30, 2003, but Alomar's agent wasn't present at those discussions.
White Sox | Other Alomar Still In Sights
Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:03:15 -0800
The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams is said to remain interested in re-signing 2B Roberto Alomar, who hit .267 in 67 games with the Sox.
White Sox | Guillen Will Interview
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 23:42:38 -0700
Teddy Greenstein of The Chicago Tribune reports Florida Marlins third-base coach Ozzie Guillen's interview for the Chicago White Sox managerial vacancy will happen within a day or two after the World Series. Several Sox players reportedly are pushing for Guillen to get the job, including free-agent 2B Roberto Alomar, who has told friends he's a slam dunk to return if Guillen is hired.
White Sox | Next Time, Just Eat A Placebo
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:53:19 -0700
Teddy Greenstein of The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar let a throw from CF Carl Everett bounce off his glove, allowing three runs to score on a double in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. "Robbie said he lost the ball in the Viagra sign in right-center," SS Jose Valentin said.
White Sox | Hit 'Em Where They Ain't
Thu, 21 Aug 2003 12:22:04 -0700
The Associated Press' Rick Gano reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar went 4-for-5, with four infield hits in a 5-3 win over the Anaheim Angels, August 20.
White Sox | Alomar Doubts He'll Be Suspended
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 22:57:30 -0700
According to The Chicago Tribune, Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar doubts he'll be suspended for his home-plate altercation with umpire Phil Cuzzi, after Cuzzi clearly missed a ball he called strike three. "Suspend me for what?" Alomar asked. "Sometimes in the heat of the moment you do things you don't want to do, but I didn't hit anybody with the helmet. I may get a fine, but ... it wasn't thrown in his direction."
White Sox | Alomar Ejected
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 00:31:54 -0700
The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago White Sox 2B Roberto Alomar was ejected in the third inning of Friday's Texas Rangers game after arguing balls and strikes.
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