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Cardinals | Wilson files for free agency
Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:51:21 -0800

The Sports Network reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson has filed for free agency.


Cardinals | Wilson done for 2007
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:51:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson (knee) underwent surgery on his right knee Tuesday, June 12, and he will be out the rest of the season. The procedure to repair the articular cartilage was performed by Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colo.


Cardinals | Wilson will have knee surgery
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:06:20 -0700

According to Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson (knee), who has been sidelined since May 6th with a knee injury, will have surgery on his right knee. It is unknown at this time what type of knee surgery Wilson will have.


Cardinals | Wilson will likely need three weeks of rest
Mon, 07 May 2007 10:41:12 -0700

ESPN.com reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson (knee) will likely need three weeks of rest and rehab before he is able to return from his right knee injury. Wilson originally injured the knee during spring training, when he banged it on an outfield fence. However, manager Tony La Russa said Wilson has also been suffering from arthritis in the knee for several seasons.


Cardinals | Wilson placed on DL
Sun, 06 May 2007 11:21:09 -0700

ESPNews reports the St. Louis Cardinals have placed OF Preston Wilson (knee) on the 15-day disabled list.


Cardinals | Wilson batting leadoff
Sat, 05 May 2007 09:29:37 -0700

Daniel Berk, of StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson hit in the leadoff spot Friday, May 4, for the first time this season. He was the fourth different player who has hit in the spot so far this season.


Cardinals | Wilson will see time in right
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:37:00 -0700

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports OF Preston Wilson will see time in right field because OF Juan Encarnacion (wrist) is out indefinitely. Wilson started in right field Sunday, April 1, against the New York Mets.


Cardinals | Duncan sits despite strong spring
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:35:41 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Chris Duncan did not play in the team's April 1 opener despite having a strong spring training. Because New York Mets SP Tom Glavine was a lefty, manager Tony La Russa opted for two right-handed hitters (OF So Taguchi and OF Preston Wilson) over Duncan.


Cardinals | La Russa has closed-door meeting with Wilson
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:12:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa had a closed-door meeting with OF Preston Wilson about Wilson's recent comments regarding his spring training approach. Wilson, who is hitting .219, said he has never worried too much about spring training. "I'm disappointed he missed the message," La Russa said. "I've explained it to him — you just don't get ready for April 1. There are innings available. This club is serious about winning. It's not 'whatever happens, happens.' "


Cardinals | Edmonds to begin season on disabled list
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:05:16 -0700

ESPN.com reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Jim Edmonds (foot, shoulder) is expected to begin the season on the disabled list after he began hitting only this week. "I can't expect him to be there Opening Day," manager Tony La Russa said Wednesday, March 14. "He doesn't want to get pushed and I don't want to push him." Outfielders Preston Wilson and So Taguchi are both in line to replace Edmonds in center field.


Cardinals | Wilson returns
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:24:43 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson (shoulder) returned to the lineup after being sidelined for two days with shoulder soreness.


Cardinals | Wilson could play Tuesday
Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:06:47 -0800

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson (tendonitis) could play in the Tuesday, March 6, game. Wilson has missed the last two Cardinals' games with tendonitis in his biceps.


Cardinals | Wilson agrees to one-year deal
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:05:25 -0800

The Associated Press' R.B. Fallstrom reports OF Preston Wilson agreed Monday to a $1 million, one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Wilson can make an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses.


Cardinals | Club looking for right-handed outfielder
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:57:57 -0800

Joe Strauss, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals are in the market another outfielder who hits right-handed, and they believe that could be free-agent OF Preston Wilson (Cardinals).


Cardinals | Wilson in team's sights
Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:39:11 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss and Derrick Goold report the St. Louis Cardinals have had talks with the agent for OF Preston Wilson about re-signing him for 2007.


Cardinals | Wilson not offered salary arbitration
Sat, 02 Dec 2006 23:14:05 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson was not offered salary arbitration, according to the Associated Press.


Cardinals | Wilson in Game 3 starting lineup
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:21:41 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Tom Timmermann reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson will be in the starting lineup Oct. 24 for Game 3 of the World Series, in either left field or right field. Wilson is 5-for-5 with two home runs against SP Nate Robertson, the Detroit Tigers' Game 3 starter. Wilson also may be in the lineup for Game 4 the following night because he's 3-for-6 against SP Jeremy Bonderman, who is scheduled to pitch that game.


Cardinals | Wilson gets World Series start
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:35:30 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson got his first World Series start Oct. 22 in left field for Game 2 of the 2006 World Series. Wilson went 0-for-3.


Cardinals | Wilson will start Game 2
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 23:37:37 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson has drawn the start for Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres, according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.


Cardinals | P. Wilson hitting cleanup
Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:10:11 -0700

Conor Nicholl, of StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson was hitting cleanup Friday, Sept. 29, for the first time this season.


Cardinals | Wilson bats leadoff Sunday
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:31:17 -0700

Matthew Leach and Conor Nicholl, of StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com report St. Louis Cardinals OF Preston Wilson batted leadoff for the first time since 1999 Sunday, Aug. 27, against the Chicago Cubs. Currently the Cardinals leadoff men rank eighth in the National League in on-base percentage and 15th out of 16 teams in runs scored.


Cardinals | P. Wilson signs with team
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:23:34 -0700

ESPN.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals signed OF Preston Wilson (Astros) Friday, Aug. 18. Wilson has hit .269, with nine home runs and 55 RBI this season, but a lack of power led to his release from the Houston Astros earlier this week.


Astros | Waivers requested for Wilson
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:39:38 -0700

Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports the Houston Astros requested waivers for OF Preston Wilson Tuesday, Aug. 15. The team tried to trade him beforehand, but couldn't find any suitable deals according to Astros general manager Tim Purpura. Houston owes Wilson more than $1 million.


Rockies | No interest in Preston Wilson
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:28:32 -0700

Updating a previous item, the Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies have no interest in acquiring OF Preston Wilson in a deal from the Houston Astros. Houston had proposed a deal prior to the July 31 trading deadline that would have sent Wilson to the Rockies in exchange for Rockies RP Ray King, but Colorado turned that deal down. The Rockies have decided to see how OF Ryan Spilborghs handles center field, meaning there was no role for Wilson. "We have decided to stick with what we have in place," said Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd.


Rockies | Team could acquire P. Wilson
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:53:14 -0700

Troy E. Renck, of the Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies held trade discussions with the Houston Astros about acquiring OF Preston Wilson Monday, Aug. 14, although the team might sign him Tuesday, Aug. 15, as he is expected to be released then.


Astros | Team looking to trade Wilson
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:57:40 -0700

Updating previous reports, Houston Astros general manager Tim Purpura said OF Preston Wilson, who recently was designated for assignment, will not be demoted to the minor leagues, according to the Associated Press. The team has 10 days to trade or release him, and they have already explored trade possibilities with most teams. Purpura said several teams have expressed interest in Wilson.


Astros | Wilson designated for assignment
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:20:04 -0700

The Houston Astros have designated OF Preston Wilson for assignment, according to USAToday.com.


Astros | Scott gets first start since recall
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:49:49 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Luke Scott got his first start Thursday, July 20, since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Scott started in place of OF Preston Wilson.


Astros | Wilson sits
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:47:54 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson did not start Thursday, July 20.


Astros | Berkman to see time as DH
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 11:28:10 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 1B Lance Berkman was the team's designated hitter Friday, June 23, versus the Chicago White Sox. Astros manager Phil Garner plans to use Berkman, 2B Craig Biggio and OF Preston Wilson as designated hitters while the team plays a nine-game stretch in American League ballparks


Cubs | Zambrano flirts with no-hitter
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:20:43 -0700

Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano held the Houston Astros hitless for 7 1-3 innings Monday night, June 5, before Houston OF Preston Wilson singled cleanly through the right side just past the outstretched glove of Cubs 1B Todd Walker. Zambrano had issued just two walks up to that point in the game.


Astros | Wilson given chance to remain productive
Thu, 25 May 2006 15:16:39 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson appears to have an edge over OF Jason Lane for playing time. Regarding Wilson, manager Phil Garner said, "I'll give him every chance I can to get him on a roll. I know he's been a productive player. You give him every chance you can to keep him being a productive player."


Astros | Team steals seven bases
Thu, 25 May 2006 13:37:07 -0700

The Houston Astros stole seven bases against the Washington Nationals Thursday, May 25. Outfielder Preston Wilson stole two; SS Eric Bruntlett stole two bases; and OF Willy Taveras, OF Chris Burke and 3B Morgan Ensberg each stole one base.


Astros | Burke back on bench
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:33:59 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Chris Burke was back in a reserve role Monday, April 24, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, one day after subbing for OF Preston Wilson and hitting three doubles. Wilson was in a 2-for-22 slump before going 1-for-4 against the Dodgers. "If we weren't winning," Astros manager Phil Garner said, "I'd be forced to do something. We signed this guy (Wilson) to play and give us power in the lineup, and he will."


Astros | Wilson slumping
Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:32:41 -0700

Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson has struck out 13 times in his past 16 at-bats. "It'll turn around," Wilson said. "Sometimes you run into times where you just don't hit well. Sometimes you go through a stretch where your hands aren't cooperating with your brain. It's just how it is."


Astros | Wilson whiffs five times
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:30:01 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson struck out five times Monday, April 17 in an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.


Astros | Wilson hot at the plate
Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:27:18 -0700

Jim Carley, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson hit a home run Saturday, April 8. He has homered in each of his last three games.


Astros | Knee Sidelines Wilson
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:51:40 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson (knee) was scratched from the starting lineup March 10 because of right knee irritation. Astros MAN Phil Garner said he expected to have Wilson back in the lineup March 11, but Garner said he would scratch Wilson again if the knee is tender.


Astros | Wilson Taken Out of Lineup
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:58:11 -0800

Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson (knee) was taken out of the starting lineup Friday, Mar. 10, due to "minor irritation" in his right knee, according to Alyson Footer of Astros.MLB.com. He is not expected to miss much time.


Astros | Wilson Contract Terms
Tue, 03 Jan 2006 23:58:50 -0800

Updating an ongoing story, The Houston Chronicle's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros OF Preston Wilson's contract calls for a $4 million base salary in 2006. The deal calls for a club option for three more years (2007-2009) at an $8 million per year salary. Wilson will likely move to either left or right field because OF Willy Taveras is occupying center.


Astros | P. Wilson Signed
Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:01:49 -0800

Updating a recent item, MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports the Houston Astros signed free agent OF Preston Wilson (Nationals) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Jan. 3. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal could turn out to be as long as four years, as there are options for three additional seasons. The 31-year-old Wilson has usually played center field, but could wind up in a different outfield spot with the Astros. There is also a chance he could end up as the fourth outfielder.


Astros | Wilson Near Agreement
Mon, 02 Jan 2006 23:39:56 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports the Houston Astros may be near an agreement with free-agent OF Preston Wilson (Washington Nationals). Financial terms of a possible deal were not disclosed, but sources indicate the contract is likely for one year with an option for a second year.


Yankees | No Interest In Wilson
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:58:20 -0800

The Newark Star-Ledger's Ed Price reports the New York Yankees have no interest in free-agent OF Preston Wilson (Washington Nationals) due to concerns about his health.


Rockies | Brooks Acquired
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 13:12:09 -0800

Tracy Ringolsby, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Colorado Rockies acquired OF Cedrick Brooks from the Washington Nationals as the player to be named later in last summer's trade of OF Preston Wilson.


Nationals | Wilson Not Offered Arbitration
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 14:43:35 -0800

Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals did not offer arbitration to free agent OF Preston Wilson.


Nationals | Wilson a Free Agent
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:58:53 -0800

Barry Svrluga, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Preston Wilson has filed for free agency.


Nationals | Wilson Goes Yard Twice
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:55:45 -0700

Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Preston Wilson hit two homers Monday, Aug. 15, giving him 21 on the season. It was his third multi-homer game this season.


Nationals | Watson Won't Be Benched
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 01:44:20 -0700

The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga reports Washington Nationals OF Brandon Watson will not be benched when OF Jose Guillen (shoulder) is healthy enough to play, meaning he and OF Preston Wilson may be fighting for increased playing time. "He'll certainly play a large portion of those remaining games, because we didn't bring him up here to play here and there," Nationals MAN Frank Robinson said.


Nationals | Wilson Homers in Debut
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:09:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Preston Wilson homered Thursday, July 14, in his first game with the team.


Nationals | Wilson Acquired
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:05:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Nationals acquired OF Preston Wilson and cash from the Colorado Rockies for SP Zach Day, OF J.J. Davis and a player to be named or cash.

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