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Lou Merloni, 2B, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAthletics | Merloni sent to minor league camp Oakland Athletics IF Lou Merloni has been reassigned to minor league camp, according to USAToday.com. Athletics | Merloni participates in full workout Rick Eymer, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Lou Merloni (head) participated in his first full workout in almost a week Sunday, March 11. Merloni had been limited to just hitting off a tee because of a slight concussion after getting hit in the head by a pitch. Athletics | Merloni struck in head by a pitch Alan Eskew, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Lou Merloni (head) was hit in the head by a pitch Tuesday, March 6, and was scheduled to see a doctor late Tuesday night. The pitch hit Merloni in the helmet and the team is monitoring him to see when he will be able to return. Athletics | Merloni signs minor deal The San Jose Mercury News reports the Oakland Athletics signed IF Lou Merloni to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Financial terms were not disclosed. Indians | Merloni not offered salary arbitration Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni was not offered salary arbitration, according to the Associated Press. Indians | Merloni recalled Tony Kuttner, of Indians.MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians have recalled 2B Lou Merloni. He will not be part of the active roster. Indians | Merloni optioned to AAA Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, according to USAToday.com. Indians | Merloni earns callup The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports the Cleveland Indians recalled IF Lou Merloni from Triple-A Buffalo. Indians | Merloni assigned to minor league camp Indians.MLB.com reports the Cleveland Indians have assigned IF Lou Merloni to their minor league camp. Indians | Merloni May Play Monday The Akron Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni (hand/wrist) may play on March 6. Merloni missed the past two games because of a deep bone bruise to his right hand and wrist, sustained when he was hit by a pitch. Indians | Merloni Does Not Have Stress Fracture Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni (hand) does not have a stress fracture in his left hand, according to Anthony Castrovince of Indians.MLB.com. Indians | Merloni to Undergo MRI Exam X-rays on Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni's (hand) left hand were inconclusive, after he had been hit by a pitch from Houston Astros P Dave Borkowski the previous day, according to Anthony Castrovince of Indians.MLB.com. He is expected to undergo an MRI exam to determine if he has a stress fracture. Indians | More on Merloni Updating a previous item, the Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni, who signed a minor league deal, would receive a $500,000, one-year contract if added to the team's 40-man roster. Merloni (ankle) appeared in just five games with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2005 before tearing right ankle ligaments May 1. He'll go to spring training and will have a shot at earning a roster spot. He spent the 2004 season with the Indians, batting .289 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 71 games. Indians | Merloni Signs The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians signed 2B Lou Merloni (Angels) to a minor league contract. Angels | Merloni to be Free Agent Mike Scarr, of Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Lou Merloni will become a free agent at the end of the playoffs. Angels | Merloni Recalled from Rehab The Sports Network reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Lou Merloni (ankle) was recalled from his rehab at Triple-A Salt Lake, but he won't be activated from the disabled list yet. Angels | Merloni Begins Rehab Angels.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Lou Merloni (ankle) began a rehab assignment Sunday, Aug. 21, at Rookie level Mesa. Angels | Merloni Undergoes Surgery Updating previous reports, ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Lou Merloni (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on his right ankle to repair torn ligaments. Angels | Merloni to 60-Day DL The Sports Network reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Lou Merloni (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Angels | Merloni Considering Season-Ending Surgery Updating a previous item, Mike Scarr, of Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Lou Merloni (ankle) is considering season-ending surgery to repair three torn ligaments in his right ankle. Merloni was injured Sunday, May 1. Merloni could instead opt for three months of rest, but there are no guarantees the ankle would heal properly. The surgical option would keep him sidelined an additional two months, which would end his 2005 season, but Merloni thinks it might be his best option. The injury occurred during a force play at second base, during which Merloni's foot got stuck in the turf, causing one torn ligament on the inside of his ankle and two on the outside. Angels | Merloni To DL The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Lou Merloni (ankle), who suffered a sprained right ankle Sunday, May 1, was placed on the 15-day disabled list following that day's game. Angels | Merloni Added USA TODAY.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim purchased the contract of IF Lou Merloni from Triple-A Salt Lake. Angels | Merloni Signs The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed IF Lou Merloni (Padres) to a minor-league contract. Indians | Merloni Could Return Joe Milicia, of the Associated Press, reports the Cleveland Indians are talking with free agent IF Lou Merloni about returning to the club for the 2005 season. Merloni could help improve the team's bench. Athletics | Interest In Merloni The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports the Oakland Athletics have interest in Cleveland Indians 2B Lou Merloni, currently a free agent. "They've been there since Day One," said Merloni, "but all things being equal, and if the opportunity is still there, I'd like to come back to Cleveland." Indians | Merloni Declines Assignment Updating a previous item, USAToday.com reports Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni declined a minor league assignment and will become a free agent. Indians | Merloni Outrighted Sports Network reports Cleveland Indians 2B Lou Merloni has been outrighted by the team to Triple-A Buffalo. Indians | Merloni Activated The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni (elbow) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Indians | Problems for Merloni Justice B. Hill, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 2B Lou Merloni (elbow) tested his inflamed elbow by putting added pressure on it while rehabbing with Class A Mahoning Valley Wednesday, August 25. The elbow did not respond as Merloni had hoped it would and will limit him to playing DH or first base. Manager Eric Wedge stated he did not know when Merloni would be able to return to the Indians. Indians | Merloni Begins Rehab Justice B. Hill, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 2B Lou Merloni (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Class A Mahoning Tuesday, August 24, playing DH. Merloni has been on the DL with elbow inflammation and is eligible to return later in the same week. Indians | Merloni On Track Indians.MLB.com's Robert Falkoff reports Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni (elbow) is on pace to come back from the disabled list on his August 25th eligibility date. Indians | Merloni to DL The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians IF Lou Merloni (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed right elbow. Indians | Lefty-righty Platoon at First? The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports the Cleveland Indians are considering going with a platoon at 1B Ben Broussard against right-handed pitchers and 1B Lou Merloni against left-handed pitching because Merloni is hitting .353 against lefties. Indians | Broussard Injured The Associated Press is reporting Cleveland Indians 1B Ben Broussard (leg) hurt his leg on the Metrodome's new synthetic grass surface running in from first base toward Minnesota Twins SS Cristian Guzman's bunt in the ninth. He was replaced by Lou Merloni. No further information on his condition was available. Indians | Merloni Brought up ESPN.com reports the Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of 2B Lou Merloni from Triple-A Buffalo. Indians | Merloni Likely to Nail Down Roster Spot The AP reports Cleveland Indians IF/OF Lou Merloni will likely make the club in a utility role because he can play infield and outfield. Indians | Merloni Considered Contender For Backup Infield Spot The Akron Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Indians INF Lou Merloni has been considered a serious contender for a backup infield roster spot. Indians | Merloni Signs The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians signed 2B Lou Merloni (Red Sox) to a minor-league contract. Red Sox | Merloni Free to Go The AP's Greg Sukiennik reports the Boston Red Sox did not offer a 2004 contract to IF Lou Merloni, making him a free agent. Red Sox | Merloni Acquired The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox acquired 2B Lou Merloni from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league P Rene Miniel. Padres | Merloni Activated Updating an ongoing story, the Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 2B Lou Merloni (knee) was activated from the 15-day disabled list as expected. Padres | Merloni to Be Activated Friday Updating an ongoing story Padres.MLB.com's John Shlegel reports San Diego Padres 2B Lou Merloni (knee) will be activated Friday, July 4. Padres | Merloni Update Updating previous reports, Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports San Diego Padres 2B Lou Merloni (knee) will likely return Tuesday, July 1. Padres | Merloni Update Padres.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports San Diego Padres 2B Lou Merloni (knee) faced live pitching Sunday, June 22, and could be activated by the end of the week. Padres | Merloni To DL The AP reports the San Diego Padres placed infielder Lou Merloni (knee) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sunday, with a bruised right knee. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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