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Jose Cruz Jr., OF, Houston Astros
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Blue Jays | Could have had Wright
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:40:02 -0700
ESPN.com's Keith Law reports the Toronto Blue Jays were offered a 19-year-old New York Mets 3B David Wright for OF Jose Cruz Jr., but Blue Jays general manager declined it. According to Law, who worked in the Blue Jays front office at the time, Ricciardi's response was "I'm not trading a major league player for some guy in the Sally League."
Astros | Cruz designated for assignment
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:03:53 -0700
Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros designated OF Jose Cruz Jr. for assignment Friday, June 6.
Astros | Cruz getting start
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:19:08 -0700
Houston Astros OF Jose Cruz Jr. is in the starting lineup in left field Thursday, April 24.
Astros | Cruz added to roster
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:43:13 -0700
USAToday.com reports the Houston Astros purchased the contract of OF Jose Cruz Jr. from Triple-A Round Rock.
Astros | Cruz fighting for roster spot
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:46:37 -0700
Joseph Durante, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Jose Cruz Jr. is a candidate for the team's final outfield spot on the roster.
Astros | Cruz doubles twice Wednesday
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:10:40 -0700
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Jose Cruz Jr. had two doubles and one RBI in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 12.
Astros | Cruz drives in two runs Wednesday
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:48:40 -0800
Brittany Ghiroli, of Rays.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Jose Cruz Jr. went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 5.
Astros | Cruz signed to minor league deal
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:34:12 -0800
Brian McTaggart, of The Houston Chronicle, reports free-agent OF Jose Cruz Jr. (Padres), the son of former Houston Astros OF and current first-base coach Jose Cruz, was signed to a minor-league contract by the club on Nov. 28. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
Padres | Cruz could return Wednesday
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:45:52 -0700
Corey Brock, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) could return to the starting lineup Wednesday, June 6, after missing the previous four games with back spasms. Cruz made a pinch-hit appearance in Tuesday night's game.
Padres | Cruz could return Tuesday
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:55:49 -0700
Updating a previous story, Corey Brock, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday, June 5. Cruz has missed three straight game with back spasms.
Padres | Cruz could return any day
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:50:24 -0700
Corey Brock, of SanDiego.Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) was out of the team's lineup Thursday, May 31, after suffering from back spasms. Cruz felt something "twinge" in his back after sneezing while packing his luggage Thursday. He was not in the lineup again Friday, June 1, although he could return any day.
Padres | Cruz gets revenge on Dodgers against Lowe
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:38:32 -0700
The Los Angeles Times' Steve Henson reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr., who was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, had three hits against Dodgers SP Derek Lowe on Sunday, April 29. The three hits raised his batting average against Lowe to .417.
Padres | Cruz could start on Opening Day
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:30:49 -0700
Corey Brock, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. could get the Opening Day start against the San Francisco Giants. Cruz is a switch-hitter that could turn around and bat from the right side against Giants SP Barry Zito.
Padres | Cruz stays hot
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:44:22 -0700
Dan Hayes, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. slugged his fourth home run of the spring, had a sacrifice fly and finished with three RBI's Friday, March 23. Cruz has 10 RBI's this spring and is hitting .281.
Padres | Cruz day-to-day
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:51:29 -0700
Barry M. Bloom, of Padres.MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. (hamstring) is day-to-day with a strained left hamstring he sustained during the Saturday, March 17, game. Cruz is hitting .308 with three home runs in nine exhibition games.
Padres | Cruz hits third homer of spring
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:09:05 -0700
Dan Hayes, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Padres OF Jose Cruz Jr. hit a two-run home run Saturday, March 17. Cruz is hitting .308 with three home runs this spring.
Padres | Cruz Jr. signs
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:30:43 -0800
Tom Krasovic, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Padres signed free agent OF Jose Cruz Jr. (Dodgers) to a one-year deal worth $650,000.
Padres | Cruz Jr. coming to town?
Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:04:09 -0800
ESPN.com reports the San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent OF Jose Cruz Jr. (Dodgers).
Dodgers | Cruz designated for assignment
Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:49:45 -0700
ESPNews reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. has been designated for assignment.
Dodgers | Lofton gets unexpected day off
Tue, 23 May 2006 06:03:56 -0700
Ken Gurnick, of LosAngeles.Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Kenny Lofton (hamstring) was given an unscheduled day off Monday, May 22, after Dodgers manager Grady Little felt he needed rest after tweaking his hamstring last week against the Colorado Rockies. OF Jose Cruz Jr. started in his place.
Giants | Schmidt walk snaps streak
Sun, 14 May 2006 23:38:16 -0700
The San Jose Mercury News reports San Francisco Giants SP Jason Schmidt walked Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. during the second inning of their Sunday, May 14, game, snapping a 22-inning streak without walks for Schmidt.
Dodgers | Cruz benched for Sunday game
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:32:55 -0700
The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Grady Little benched OF Jose Cruz Jr., who is in the midst of a 3-for-40 slump that dropped his average to .231. Cruz was replaced by OF Jason Repko, who went 1-for-4, had a run-scoring single and is hitting .328.
Dodgers | Cruz able to pinch-hit
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:09:12 -0700
Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. (flu) was able to make a pinch-hitting appearance in the team's game Tuesday night, April 11, despite not feeling well all day. He had an infield single in the eighth inning.
Dodgers | Cruz scratched
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:40:51 -0700
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. (flu) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, April 11, due to flu-like symptoms.
Dodgers | Cruz returns to action
Sun, 02 Apr 2006 15:14:38 -0700
Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. (concussion/back) returned to the lineup Saturday, April 1. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
Dodgers | Cruz should be ready for opener
Sat, 01 Apr 2006 06:54:37 -0800
The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. (concussion/back) should be ready for Opening Day, according to Dodgers MAN Grady Little.
Dodgers | Cruz feeling better, but not better enough
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:21:37 -0800
Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. (concussion, back) might not be ready to start the season after suffering headaches and back pain from a concussion he sustained in a game Sunday, March 26. He played again Tuesday, March 28 but was still suffering from a loss of focus and headaches and did not take batting practice Thursday, March 30. It is unknown whether he will be ready to start the season although the team is expecting him to be there.
Dodgers | Cruz Jr. Volunteers for WBC Stint with PR
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 20:56:03 -0800
The Orange County Register reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. has volunteered to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Dodgers | Cruz Likely to Take Over Right Field
Sun, 06 Nov 2005 12:46:12 -0800
Tony Jackson, of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Jose Cruz Jr. will likely play right field on an everyday basis in 2006, with current right fielder J.D. Drew expected to move over to center field.
Dodgers | Cruz Re-Signs
Fri, 04 Nov 2005 13:23:51 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed OF Jose Cruz Jr. to a one-year, $3.21 million contract. Cruz will earn $2.91 million next season, and the deal includes a 2007 club option at $4.5 million with a $300,000 buyout. He could earn an additional $300,000 per year in performance bonuses.
Dodgers | Cruz Jr. Acquired
Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:32:53 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired OF Jose Cruz Jr. from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later Tuesday, August 9.
Red Sox | Cruz Designated for Assignment
Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:57:29 -0700
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Jose Cruz Jr. was designated for assignment.
Red Sox | Cruz Activated
Tue, 02 Aug 2005 14:50:10 -0700
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox activated OF Jose Cruz Jr. to the active roster.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Traded
Sat, 30 Jul 2005 21:29:35 -0700
Associated Press reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired IF Kenny Perez and P Kyle Bono from the Boston Red Sox in return for OF Jose Cruz Jr. and cash.
Orioles | No Interest in Cruz
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:07:19 -0700
Orioles.MLB.com's Gary Washburn reports the Baltimore Orioles have no interest in OF Jose Cruz Jr. (Diamondbacks).
Diamondbacks | Cruz Designated for Assignment
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:09:42 -0700
SportsTicker reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. was designated for assignment.
Diamondbacks | Roster Shuffle Could Come Soon
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:33:42 -0700
The East Valley Tribune's Jack Magruder reports the Arizona Diamondbacks could bring up top prospects 1B Conor Jackson and OF Carlos Quentin to play every day soon. This would move 1B Tony Clark to the bench full-time, right fielder Shawn Green to center and 1B Chad Tracy to right field or the bench. This affects centerfielder Jose Cruz Jr. as well, and he could be traded.
Diamondbacks | Team Denies Cruz's Locker Insult
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:43:51 -0700
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. was speculated to have received a picture of Darth Vader with blue highlighter under his eyes as a sign to wear protective eye black after making some miscues on June 19. Cruz himself put the picture up before the game even started. Knowing he loves "Star Wars," the photo was shown to him, and the light blue highlighter under the eyes was added because as part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge, players wore light blue sweatbands. "The whole thing about our clubhouse was not correct," Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said. "That was Cruz that put that thing up. There's nothing to that."
Diamondbacks | Cruz's Misplays Create Clubhouse Tension
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:39:13 -0700
The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. misplayed key fly balls during the 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians June 19, prompting an unnamed person to tape a picture of Darth Vader to his locker. The picture of Vader contained blue highlighter on Vader's cheeks, suggesting Cruz should have been wearing protective "eye black" to create a shelter for seeing.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Scratched
Sun, 29 May 2005 07:59:46 -0700
The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) was a late scratch from the May 28 game due to a mild lower back strain, an injury that forced him to miss 27 games earlier this season and was caused by a pinched nerve.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Sidelined by Minor Hip Injury
Thu, 19 May 2005 20:39:48 -0700
Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (hip) didn't start the team's game Thursday night, May 19, due to a hip flexor received during the prior evening's game. "It's more precautionary than anything," said Arizona trainer Paul Lessard. Cruz was listed as being day-to-day, but also available to pinch-hit.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Activated
Tue, 10 May 2005 09:53:51 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Starts Rehab
Mon, 09 May 2005 09:56:15 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson Sunday, May 8.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Status Report
Wed, 04 May 2005 02:57:36 -0700
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) said his lower back felt fine after a series of on-field tests Monday, May 2. The pregame workouts intensified May 3 and if Cruz responds well he could be on his way to Tucson for some extended spring training work before a rehab assignment in the minor leagues.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Jr. Recovery Update
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 09:22:19 -0700
Updating previous reports, Jason Grey, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) played catch with a trainer Sunday, April 24, and is slated to hit off a tee Monday, April 25. The team is hopeful he will be able to return during the week of May 2.
Diamondbacks | Cruz To DL
Sun, 17 Apr 2005 02:50:28 -0700
The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. (back) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 10, with a sore back.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Hitting Sixth
Wed, 23 Mar 2005 06:49:15 -0800
According to The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. will bat sixth.
Diamondbacks | Cruz Reports Lighter Load
Wed, 09 Feb 2005 02:01:41 -0800
According to The East Valley Tribune's Dan Zeiger, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. has lost 17 pounds since the spring of 2004, and Cruz feels the lighter load has paid off. "You want to bulk up and get strong so you'll hit home runs," Cruz said. "But I couldn't move as well. I just decided I would lift less and work more on my flexibility. I could feel it working as the season went on. My bat got quicker, and I was a lot more quicker. It was the best thing for me."
Diamondbacks | Cruz to Start in Center
Mon, 07 Feb 2005 13:24:34 -0800
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jose Cruz Jr. will be the team's starting centerfielder.
Devil Rays | Cruz Speaks
Mon, 07 Feb 2005 01:33:50 -0800
The Tampa Tribune's Carter Gaddis reports former Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Jose Cruz Jr. is sad to leave the Tampa area. "It's very bittersweet,'' said Cruz. "There are a couple of good friends I was going to be able to play with. It's sad, in a way, to not be able to go out and do battle with these guys. But I guess it's a new chapter."
