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Barry Larkin, SS, Retired Players
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Reds | Larkin leaving open the possibility of rejoining team
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:29:37 -0700
The Associated Press reports former major league SS Barry Larkin has left open the possibility of rejoining the Cincinnati Reds in some capacity next season.
Reds | Club to induct four into team Hall of Fame
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:12:49 -0800
Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will induct four members into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, including former SS Barry Larkin, OF Cesar Geronimo, P Joey Jay and front office executive Garry Herrmann.
MLB | Larkin to join staff in Italy
Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:41:46 -0700
The Associated Press reports former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin will join the coaching staff at Major League Baseball's European Academy in Italy later this month.
Nationals | Larkin to advise hitters
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:14:20 -0700
Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin, now the assistant to Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, will join the team for three days to help with their struggling offense. Entering their game Monday, July 16, the team was hitting a combined .250.
Reds | Freel Steals 30th Base
Tue, 06 Sep 2005 21:32:30 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Ryan Freel stole his 30th base of the season Tuesday night, Sept. 6, giving him the honor of being the first Reds player to record back-to-back 30-steal seasons since Barry Larkin in 1995-96.
Nationals | Larkin Not Returning
Wed, 03 Aug 2005 15:22:34 -0700
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals special assistant Barry Larkin will not come out of retirement to play for the team this year. "He's going to dress and work out with the players because I believe that his leadership qualities can help this team," GM Jim Bowden said. "He going to take ground balls and hit in the cage. People are going to ask if he's coming back and the answer to that is no."
Nationals | Larkin: I May Play
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 02:07:30 -0700
The Washington Post reports former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin, now working in the Washington Nationals office, may play again this season for the Nationals but he needs time to decide. "I've got to try to get myself in shape," Larkin said. "I'm not worried about my wind, but as far as being in baseball shape, I'd have to get my timing, my hands, to the level I'd need them to be."
Nationals | Team Still Trying to Get Larkin out of Retirement
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:58:09 -0700
The Washington Times' Ken Wright reports the Washington Nationals continue to try to persuade special assistant to GM Jim Bowden and retired SS Barry Larkin out of retirement. "I wouldn't keep calling if I didn't think there was a chance [to lure Larkin out of retirement]," Bowden said. "Would I like to see him put [a uniform] on and help us out the last two or three months? Yeah."
Nationals | Larkin Not Planning to Unretire
Sat, 04 Jun 2005 14:34:41 -0700
Former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin, now serving as the special assistant to the general manager of the Washington Nationals, has reportedly been asked by general manager Jim Bowden to consider unretiring and playing for the team, according to Bill Ladson of Nationals.MLB.com. So far, Larkin has turned all of these offers down, but told MLB.com he would consider playing again if the Nationals "were in dire straits." A team source reports that Larkin is in good shape, and works out three times a week.
Reds | Larkin Pays Visit
Sat, 05 Mar 2005 00:13:44 -0800
The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin, currently a special assistant to Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, returned to visit his former Reds teammates Friday, March 4. "It is definitely different," Larkin said of his new job. "Bowden had me rank all the players according to my opinion, he has had me talk to them about leadership and attitude — the same stuff I did as a player with the Reds — and he has asked me to be his liaison between him and manager Frank Robinson and I said, 'Hmm, what does that mean?' "
Nationals | Larkin Joins Front Office
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:31:45 -0800
The Associated Press reports former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin has joined the Washington Nationals as a special assistant in the front office.
Reds | Larkin Retires
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:16:53 -0800
Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports SS Barry Larkin has retired from baseball. Larkin, a 12-time All-Star, played his entire 19-year career as a member of the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB | Larkin Leaning Towards Retirement
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:42:10 -0800
MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports free-agent SS Barry Larkin (Reds) is leaning towards retirement. "The fat lady definitely has not sung, but her vocal chords are ready, and she's ready to sing. She is back there drinking her hot tea and coffee right now," Larkin said. "The thing that really caused me to take my time was I wanted to see if I could drum up the 100 percent commitment that I feel I need to play for an organization. The last thing I wanted to do was get out there and come the dog days [of August], I start saying to myself, 'Man, why in the world did I do that?' I didn't want to be in a situation like that."
Reds | Larkin's Agent Hints Retirement
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:24:12 -0800
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Kevin Kelly reports former Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin is leaning toward retiring rather than play for another ballclub. "I would think he is not going to play, and I've told that to most of the clubs that have been in persistent communication with me," Larkin's agent, Eric Goldschmidt, said. "I've advised most of them, throughout the process, if I was to make a prediction, Barry will not play."
Nationals | Interest In Larkin, But Is Larkin Interested?
Thu, 13 Jan 2005 01:54:01 -0800
The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga reports the Washington Nationals are still interested in free-agent SS Barry Larkin, although Larkin has not yet decided whether he will play one more season.
Reds | Larkin Not In Plans
Wed, 05 Jan 2005 00:28:24 -0800
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the injury to Cincinnati Reds SS Anderson Machado (knee) will not change the team's mind on free-agent SS Barry Larkin. The Reds cannot re-sign Larkin until May 1 because they did not offer him arbitration.
Reds | No Arbitration For Larkin
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:42:28 -0800
The Associated Press is reporting the Cincinnati Reds did not offer arbitration to SS Barry Larkin, as expected.
Expos | Larkin May Be D.C. Bound
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 23:32:42 -0800
According to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay, Washington (Expos) general manager Jim Bowden has contacted free-agent SS Barry Larkin about coming to Washington to play for the team. Oakland and Philadelphia have also expressed interest.
Reds | Larkin a Free Agent
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 13:29:35 -0800
Joe Kay, of the Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds veteran SS Barry Larkin filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 29. Larkin has spent his entire 19-year MLB career with the Reds.
Reds | Machado To See Playing Time
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 02:11:31 -0700
The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds IF Anderson Machado will see some playing time at shortstop, with the decision not to offer a 2005 contract to free-agent SS Barry Larkin.
Reds | Lopez To Get Playing Time
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 02:10:23 -0700
The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds IF Felipe Lopez will see some playing time at shortstop, with the decision not to offer a 2005 contract to free-agent SS Barry Larkin.
Reds | Larkin Diplomatic About Dismissal
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 02:06:00 -0700
Updating an ongoing story, The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin was expecting the decision not to have his contract picked up for 2005. "I'm going to see what's out there," he said. "I've never been down this road before. I don't know what to expect. I don't know what other teams think of me."
Reds | Larkin Not Coming Back
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:46:10 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds will not offer SS Barry Larkin another contract, which will end his 19-year stay in his hometown.
Reds | Larkin Not Ready to Retire
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 14:04:44 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin would like to return for another season, which would be his 20th. "I want to play next year," said Larkin. Larkin will be a free agent after the season ends, and would prefer to remain in Cincinnati.
Reds | Larkin Still Out
Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:26:44 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) was out of the starting lineup for the seventh straight game, Wednesday, August 18, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He fouled out as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning.
Reds | Larkin Out Again
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:15:09 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) missed his fourth straight start, Monday, August 16, against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Reds | Larkin Returns
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:33:50 -0700
Todd Lorenz, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) made his first appearance in the starting lineup Tuesday, August 10, since July 24.
Reds | Larkin Not Likely To Start Before Tuesday
Sun, 08 Aug 2004 01:30:26 -0700
The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (strained oblique) will not likely be in the starting lineup before the team returns home Tuesday, Aug. 10. He is available for pinch-hit duties.
Reds | Larkin: Lopez Is My Guy
Sun, 08 Aug 2004 01:21:39 -0700
The Dayton Daily News's Hal McCoy reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin hopes the team grooms SS Felipe Lopez as the shortstop of the future. "I was the same way when I came in and it was beat into my head, 'Make the consistent play, make the consistent play,' and it is why I'm still here," Larkin said. "That's what I'm impressing on him. He is getting better at it, doing things that don't show up in the statbooks. I see him coming fast as a player."
Reds | Larkin Doubtful
Fri, 06 Aug 2004 09:57:48 -0700
Rick Eymer, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) is now listed as doubtful for the team's game Friday, August 6, against the Colorado Rockies.
Reds | Larkin Returning
Thu, 05 Aug 2004 12:50:10 -0700
Reds.MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) is set to return to the lineup Friday, Aug. 6.
Reds | Larkin to Return
Thu, 05 Aug 2004 10:19:42 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) will return to the team's lineup Friday, August 6, against the Colorado Rockies.
Reds | Larkin Update
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 11:41:51 -0700
Todd Lorenz, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) missed his fourth consecutive start, Wednesday, July 28. However, he hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the fifth inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Reds | Larkin Out Again
Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:21:16 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) was out of the lineup for the second consecutive night, Monday, July 26, against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Reds | Larkin Out of Lineup
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 18:05:36 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (oblique) wasn't in the lineup Sunday, July 25, due to a strained oblique muscle he injured the previous day. Larkin is day-to-day.
Reds | Larkin Asks Team to Cancel Retirement Ceremonies
Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:01:13 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin has asked the team to cancel his retirement ceremonies scheduled for the final weekend of the season because he's not sure he will retire. "Right now, I would like to leave my options as a player open for 2005," Larkin said in a statement.
Reds | Larkin May Be Headed to DL
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:15:55 -0700
Bryan Hoch, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdominal), who has missed the team's past four games with a sore lower abdominal muscle, may be placed on the DL if he is not able to play by Saturday, June 26. SP Aaron Harang (elbow) is set to return from the DL on that date and moving Larkin to the DL would make room for the pitcher.
Reds | Larkin Sits
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 06:49:01 -0700
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdomen) did not take batting practice or start Tuesday, June 22. Reds manager Dave Miley indicated Larkin could be used as a pinch-hitter in games where he does not start.
Reds | Larkin Back
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:40:45 -0700
Todd Lorenz, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdominal) returned to the lineup Tuesday, June 15, after missing a week with a strained abdominal muscle.
Reds | Larkin May Return Shortly
Sun, 13 Jun 2004 06:38:27 -0700
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdomen) remained in Cincinnati Saturday, June 12, getting more treatment for an abdominal strain on his left side. Reds general manager Dan O'Brien indicated there is a chance Larkin may return in the next few days.
Reds | Larkin Examined
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 06:13:20 -0700
The Dayton Daily News's Hal McCoy reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdomen) was diagnosed with a left abdominal strain Wednesday, June 9. After a round of treatment Thursday, June 10, he will be re-checked and a decision will be made on his playing status.
Reds | Larkin’s Abdominal Injury Flares Up Again
Tue, 08 Jun 2004 22:02:11 -0700
Updating previous items, Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdominal) left a game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday night, June 8, with pain in his left abdominal area. The veteran shortstop was making only his second start in a week due to a sore abdominal muscle. Larkin will return to Cincinnati to get checked out by team physician Dr. Timothy Kremchek.
Reds | Larkin Back In Lineup
Tue, 08 Jun 2004 07:29:37 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdomen) started Monday, June 7, for the first time since June 1. He had been slowed by a sore abdominal muscle. Larkin went 0-for-3.
Reds | Larkin Out of Starting Lineup Again
Sun, 06 Jun 2004 16:05:42 -0700
Updating previous items, Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdominal) missed his third consecutive start Sunday, June 6, because of sore abdominal muscles. However, he appeared in the game as a pinch-hitter and recorded a hit.
Reds | Larkin Misses Game
Sun, 06 Jun 2004 10:40:10 -0700
Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdominal) missed his second straight game Saturday, June 5, due to sore abdominal muscles.
Reds | Larkin Did Not Play
Sat, 05 Jun 2004 07:03:06 -0700
Todd Lorenz, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (abdominal) did not play against Montreal Expos Friday, June 4. Larkin suffered an abdominal strain Monday, May 31, in an attempt to stretch for first base against the Florida Marlins.
Reds | Larkin Reaches Milestone
Fri, 14 May 2004 01:51:10 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin moved past Roy McMillan into 12th place all-time on the games-played list. Larkin played his 2,029th game at shortstop on Thursday, May 13.
Reds | Larkin Digs The Longball
Sun, 09 May 2004 05:43:37 -0700
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin homered for the first time since Aug. 1, 2003 as the Reds defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3. "I'm not the same player I was three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 15, 20 years ago," Larkin said. "I do things within my ability, which is different than it was 20 years ago. Health is a huge part of it."
Reds | Miley Happy With Larkin
Tue, 04 May 2004 01:07:24 -0700
The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin called a team meeting to emphasize the team's woes, which earned the respect of manager Dave Miley. "A manager can say things like that over and over, day after day, but it really means something when a guy like Barry calls a meeting and emphasizes it," said Miley. "That was the right thing to do."
Reds | Larkin Injury Report
Sat, 17 Apr 2004 00:46:34 -0700
The Dayton Daily News reports Cincinnati Reds SS Barry Larkin (arm) took another day to permit his sore forearm more recovery time and expects to play Saturday. He did pinch-hit Friday in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs, torching a five-run rally with a single.
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