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Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, San Diego PadresHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPadres | Kouzmanoff bests old fielding mark The North County Times reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff finished the season with a National League-record .990 fielding percentage for third basemen after committing only three errors in 309 chances. He bested Vinny Castilla's .987 percentage in 2004. Padres | Kouzmanoff returns Tuesday Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf, back) returned to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 29, after being out since Sept. 8 with a left calf strain and a tweaked back. Padres | Kouzmanoff goes through Sunday workout Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (thigh/back) went through a full pregame workout Sunday, Sept. 27. "I wouldn't be surprised if he started Tuesday," manager Bud Black said. Padres | Kouzmanoff may be ready by Tuesday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (back), who has missed 16 straight games, took batting practice and grounders before the game and should be ready to play by the start of the team's final homestand Tuesday, Sept. 29. Padres | Kouzmanoff update Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf, back) won't play in the weekend series due to a strained left calf and tightness in his back. Padres | Kouzmanoff out again The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf) missed his sixth straight game Sunday, Sept. 20, but was able to take batting practice. There's a chance he could play Monday, Sept. 21. Padres | Kouzmanoff update The North County Times' Dan Hayes reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf) reported improvement after hitting in the cage for the second straight day Sunday, Sept. 13. His status is still in question, though. Padres | Hoping Kouzmanoff is not out long Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said the team is hoping to have 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf) back within a week. OF Chase Headley received the start at third base Wednesday, Sept. 9, and will likely do so more often with Kouzmanoff out. Padres | Kouzmanoff leaves early The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (calf) left the game Tuesday, Sept. 8, with a strained left calf. Padres | Kouzmanoff knocks in three The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff had three RBIs Sunday, Sept. 6. Padres | Kouzmanoff goes deep Wednesday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff hit his 16th home run of the year in a win Wednesday, Aug. 26. Padres | Kouzmanoff collects five hits Thursday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff collected a career-high five hits Thursday, Aug. 13. Padres | Kouzmanoff hits into three double plays The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff tied a team record by hitting into three double plays in a loss Wednesday, Aug. 5. Padres | Kouzmanoff's domination of Arroyo continues The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff raised his career batting average against Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo to .688 (11-for-16) with a 2-for-3 performance Tuesday, July 28. Padres | Kouzmanoff has rough day Wednesday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff struck out four times in a loss Wednesday, July 22. Padres | Gonzalez, Kouzmanoff hit home runs Monday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez and 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff each went 2-for-4 with solo home runs Monday, July 20, against the Florida Marlins. Padres | Kouzmanoff homers Sunday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff was 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored Sunday, July 12. Padres | Kouzmanoff hits Lincecum well MLB.com's John Torenli reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is now 11-for-32 lifetime against San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum after getting a hit Thursday, July 9. Padres | Kouzmanoff homer snaps slump The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff had gone hitless in his previous 21 at-bats before he homered into the second deck in left field Sunday, July 5. Padres | Kouzmanoff available via trade Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres have made it known that 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is available to get traded. The team would prefer OF Chase Headley to play his natural position at third base instead of left field. Mariners | Discussing Kouzmanoff Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners have engaged in trade talks for San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to one source with knowledge of the talks. However, the source indicated that chances of this deal going through are not strong. Padres | Blanks staying up MLB.com's Daniel Paulling reports San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said he will get OF Kyle Blanks, OF Scott Hairston, OF Tony Gwynn Jr., OF Will Venable, OF/3B Chase Headley and 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff enough at-bats after losing the designated hitter spot with interleague play ending. "We will get all those guys at-bats," Black said. "There are five guys for four spots, so conceivably they can play four out of five days. We'll look at matchups and health and keep their legs fresh during the hot months coming up." Padres | Kouzmanoff on a tear The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is hitting .322 (19-for-59) in 15 games since Sunday, June 7, with six homers and 20 RBIs. Padres | Kouzmanoff's success on rise in recent games The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is hitting .400 with three homers and 12 RBIs over the past six games. Padres | Kouzmanoff drives in three runs Friday San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff went 3-for-4 Friday, June 12, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, with a home run and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press. Padres | Kouzmanoff ties career high with four RBIs The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff tied his career high with four RBIs Monday, June 8, in a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cubs | Eyeing Kouzmanoff The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports the Chicago Cubs are eyeing San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff. Nothing appears imminent yet, but a move would have to take place in the next couple of weeks to be viable for replacing 3B Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) at third base. Padres | Kouzmanoff caps perfect team homestand The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff had four RBIs and a home run Sunday, May 24, as the Padres capped a 9-0 homestand with a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Padres | Kouzmanoff enjoys hitting off Lincecum MLB.com reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is batting .385 with one RBI in 26 career at-bats off San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum. Padres | Kouzmanoff records three hits Thursday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff recorded three hits in a win Thursday, May 7. Padres | Kouzmanoff struggled on road trip Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff went 3-for-24 on the team's recently completed seven-game road trip. He received the day off Sunday, May 3. Padres | Kouzmanoff struggles against Cain MLB.com reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is hitting just .100 in 20 career at-bats against San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain. Padres | Kouzmanoff hits Lincecum well Sandy Burgin, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is 10-for-26 in his career against San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum, which is the most hits by any hitter against Lincecum in their career. Padres | Kouzmanoff out of lineup Thursday Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (hamstring) received the day off Thursday, April 9, to rest his lingering hamstring problem. 2B Edgar Gonzalez replaced Kouzmanoff at third base. Kouzmanoff aggravated his hamstring during the game Tuesday, April 7. Padres | Kouzmanoff shows off arm motion San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder) showed he is fully recovered from arthroscopic shoulder surgery in November, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. He made a variety of throws in recent weeks, including a sidearm toss Tuesday, March 31. Padres | Kouzmanoff to play third next week Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder) will play third base for the first time this spring next week. Padres | Kouzmanoff homers Friday Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff blasted a solo home run in Spring Training Friday, Feb. 27. Padres | Agree to one-year deals with 29 The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres agreed to one-year deals with RP Mike M. Adams, SP Cha Seung Baek, SP Cesar Carrillo, RP Mike Ekstrom, P Ernesto Frieri, P Joshua Geer, RP Cla Meredith, P Wilton Lopez, SP Ivan Nova, RP Scott Patterson, RP Jackson Quezada, RP Chad Reineke, RP Jae Kuk Ryu, RP Mark Worrell, P Justin Hampson, P Wade LeBlanc, P Cesar Ramos, P Joe Thatcher, C Nick Hundley, C Jose Lobaton, 2B Matt Antonelli, 2B Everth Cabrera, 2B Travis Denker, 2B Edgar Gonzalez, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, OF Luis Durango, OF Chase Headley, OF Drew Macias and OF Will Venable. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. Padres | Kouzmanoff cleared to hit Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder) has been cleared to hit in Spring Training and has minimal limitations while throwing. Kouzmanoff said he is feeling good and his limitations are only for precautionary reasons, according to manager Bud Black. Twins | Team to monitor Kouzmanoff The Minneapolis Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports the Minnesota Twins will monitor the progress of San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder) if they don't find a suitable upgrade at third base. Padres | Headley could start at third The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers said OF Chase Headley would start at third base if 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder) isn't ready for the season. Padres | Have had little trade talk with Minnesota Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the San Diego Padres have had very little trade talk with the Minnesota Twins, which would apparently end talks involving 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, SS Khalil Greene and OF Chase Headley. Twins | Not interested in trading for Kouzmanoff Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins are not interested in trading OF Delmon Young to the San Diego Padres in exchange for 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to a Padres official. Padres | Kouzmanoff undergoes shoulder surgery The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder) had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Saturday, Nov. 15, and is expected to be ready for Spring Training. Padres | Kouzmanoff drives in three The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff knocked in three runs Sunday, Sept. 21. Padres | Kouzmanoff sets team record The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff was hit by his 14th pitch of the season Wednesday, Sept. 17, which is a new team record. Padres | Kouzmanoff hitting .452 at Coors Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is hitting .452 in seven games at Coors Field this season. Padres | Kouzmanoff may not see time at first until 2009 The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, who was thought to get a spot start or two at first base before season's end, now will likely wait until next season to do so. Padres | Kouzmanoff goes deep Sunday The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff hit his 21st homer Sunday, Sept. 7. Padres | Kouzmanoff has some success against Unit Padres.MLB.com's Ronald P. Clark reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is the only Padres player that has had much success against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson. Kouzmanoff is 3-for-8 this season against him. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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