Esteban German, 2B, Texas Rangers

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Rangers | German records five hits Wednesday
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:25:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 2B Esteban German went 5-for-5 in a winning effort Wednesday, Sept. 9. The five hits for German was a career high after entering with three hits on the year.

Rangers | Young likely out two weeks
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:16:57 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team is bracing to be without 3B Michael Young (hamstring) for two weeks, and possibly longer. Young was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will receive an injection of blood platelets that is designed to help accelerate the healing process. 2B Esteban German will likely receive a chance to fill in for Young, and 1B Chris Davis could also be used at third base.

Rangers | Three activated
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:10:55 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers activated SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder), IF Esteban German (groin) and RP Eddie Guardado (knee) from the disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Rangers | German to DL
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:32:04 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers placed 2B Esteban German (groin) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 18, with a strained right groin. The move is retroactive to Aug. 14.

Rangers | German recalled
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:42:50 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers recalled 2B Esteban German from Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Rangers | German may be recalled
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:09:19 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers 2B Esteban German may be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City next week. He is hitting .319 with 27 stolen bases this year in the minors.

Rangers | German homers in Class AAA All-Star Game
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:54:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers 2B Esteban German hit a two-run home run in the Triple-A All-Star Game Wednesday, July 15.

Rangers | German, Thorman sign
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:05:13 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers signed free-agent 2B Esteban German (Cubs) and 1B Scott Thorman (Brewers) to minor league deals Wednesday, April 8. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Cubs | Seven cut
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:41:42 -0700

The Chicago Cubs have optioned Ps Kevin Hart and Randy Wells to Triple-A Iowa, according to USAToday.com. They have also assigned C Mark Johnson, IFs Andres Blanco and Esteban German, and OFs Brad Snyder and So Taguchi to minor league camp.

Cubs | German signs
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:10:31 -0700

Bruce Miles, of the Daily Herald, reports the Chicago Cubs signed free-agent 2B Esteban German (Royals) to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training Friday, March 13. German will likely begin the 2009 season at Triple-A Iowa. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Royals | German released
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:56:48 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals released 2B Esteban German Monday, March 9.

Royals | German designated for assignment
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:17:05 -0800

The Kansas City Royals have designated 2B Esteban German for assignment, according to USAToday.com.

Royals | German agrees to terms
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:26:44 -0800

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with IF Esteban German on a one-year contract worth $1.2 million, according to The Associated Press. He can earn an additional $100,000 in performance bonuses - $50,000 each for 350 and 400 plate appearances.

Royals | German tearing it up in Dominican Republic
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:22:56 -0800

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German is playing second base in the Dominican Republic Winter League and is hitting .382 (29-for-76).

Royals | German playing third Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:48:06 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German is playing third base Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Royals | German auditioning at second
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:33:43 -0700

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German is likely auditioning for playing time at second base next season. German has started the past four games at second base.

Royals | German breaks out of slump
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:35:11 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German broke an 0-for-17 slump with a leadoff double in the third inning Friday, Aug. 15.

Royals | German in left Friday
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:35:08 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German was in the starting lineup in left field Friday, July 18.

Royals | German starts at third Saturday
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:56:16 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German was in the starting lineup at third base Saturday, June 7.

Royals | German in starting lineup Thursday
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:33:15 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German was in the starting lineup at shortstop Thursday, June 5, despite some defensive lapses Wednesday, June 5.

Royals | German to get extended look at short
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:51:04 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman plans to give SS Esteban German some extended play at the shortstop position, with SS Tony Pena coming in as a defensive replacement.

Royals | Team using revolving door at shortstop
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:49:32 -0700

The Kansas City Royals have used four different starting shortstops over the past four games, reports The Associated Press' Doug Tucker. IF Alberto Callaspo got the start there Sunday, June 1. The team has also used IF Esteban German, Tony Pena Jr. and Mike Aviles at the position in recent games.

Royals | German starts Thursday
Thu, 15 May 2008 12:27:31 -0700

Mark Dent, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German is in the team's starting lineup Thursday, May 15.

Royals | German is first option in right field if Guillen suspended
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:32 -0700

MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals IF/OF Esteban German is likely the team's first option to start in right field to open the season, in the event the league upholds a 15-day (12-game) suspension for OF Jose Guillen. Royals manager Trey Hillman said the deciding factor was German's strong arm. He'd also like to leave OF Mark Teahen in left field, while OF Joey Gathright hasn't played any right field in camp. German was hitting just .217 entering play Tuesday night, March 25.

Dodgers | Team could pursue German
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:53:26 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers could pursue a trade for Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German to start at third base until 3B Nomar Garciaparra (hand) returns from injury.

Royals | Team not contacted about German
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:52:22 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Royals have not been contacted by teams regarding 2B Esteban German's availability. The Los Angeles Dodgers were rumored to have contacted Kansas City regarding a trade for German to provide backup help for 2B Jeff Kent.

Royals | German in line for bench spot
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:55:39 -0800

MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German is a top candidate to win one of the team's position-playing reserve spots. German can also play in the outfield. He's averaged 314 at-bats the last two seasons while receiving frequent starts.

Royals | German avoids arbitration
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:17:33 -0800

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals have avoided arbitration with IF Esteban German by signing him to a one-year, $1,018,750 deal.

Royals | German, team exchange arbitration figures
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:49:04 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Royals are offering $837,500 to IF Esteban German in arbitration, while he is asking for $1.2 million, according to USAToday.com. German made $423,000 in 2007.

Royals | Team offers contract to German
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:27:35 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German has been offered a 2008 contract by the club.

Royals | German playing winter ball
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:56:40 -0800

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German is playing second base for Azucareros in the Dominican Winter League and batting .333 in 11 games with 14 hits in 42 at-bats.

Royals | German eligible for arbitration
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:38:35 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German is eligible for arbitration for the 2008 season.

Royals | German filling in nicely for Grudzielanek
Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:43:10 -0700

Conor Nicholl, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German has hit .311 with a .386 on-base percentage in 20 games since replacing 2B Mark Grudzielanek (knee). In almost the same amount of at-bats, German is hitting .276 with a .365 on-base percentage this season. That compares favorably to Grudzielanek, who is hitting just .267 with a .312 on-base percentage this season.

Royals | German to replace Grudzielanek
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:10:46 -0700

Conor Nicholl, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German will replace 2B Mark Grudzielanek (knee) while he is out.

Royals | German has four-hit day
Thu, 24 May 2007 20:57:54 -0700

The Associated Press' Steve Brisendine reports Kansas City Royals IF/OF Esteban German tied his career high with four hits Thursday, May 24, after drawing the start in left field. He raised his average to .301.

Royals | Gordon sits Thursday
Fri, 11 May 2007 08:59:18 -0700

Conor Nicholl, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports struggling Kansas City Royals 3B Alex Gordon was benched for the team's game Thursday, May 10. Gordon is hitting .172 so far this season with a .315 on-base percentage. 2B Esteban German started in his place.

Royals | German smacks three-run homer in win
Thu, 03 May 2007 00:20:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning of the Wednesday, May 2 game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, guiding the Royals to a 3-1 victory.

Royals | German returns Tuesday
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:06:33 -0700

Justice B. Hill, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German (shoulder) returned to the team's starting lineup Tuesday, April 17, after leaving early Monday, April 16, with a sore shoulder.

Royals | German may get start at short soon
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:44:46 -0700

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German is likely to make his first career start at shortstop either in Baltimore or Detroit. He started April 9 at second base in place of 2B Mark Grudzielanek. "I can't do it here (in Toronto)," Royals manager Buddy Bell said, "because I'm only going to play Grud in one game because of his knee."

Royals | German's bat cold since Grudzielanek injury
Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:22:01 -0800

The Kansas City Star reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German is just 2-for-17 since the injury to 2B Mark Grudzielanek.

Royals | Grudzielanek expected to begin season on DL
Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:04:30 -0800

Alan Eskew, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Mark Grudzielanek (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery for a medial meniscus cartilage tear in his left knee Monday, March 5, and is expected to open the season on the disabled list. "We're going to play it as if he is not going to be there Opening Day," Royals manager Buddy Bell said Sunday, March 4. "I'm going to plan for the worst-case scenario...I haven't heard a time frame on it. Until Dr. Joyce gets in there and we see how Grud responds to the rehab, we probably won't know for another week or two weeks when he is going to be back." 2B Esteban German will play second base until Grudzielanek is ready to return.

Royals | German will take over
Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:35:11 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German will become the regular second baseman now that 2B Mark Grudzielanek (knee) will miss four to six weeks.

Royals | German to get shortstop work
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:04:37 -0800

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German will get a serious look this spring at shortstop because the Royals' projected roster contains no backup for SS Angel Berroa.

Royals | Team reaches agreement with German
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:50:40 -0800

The Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Royals reached a contract agreement for 2007 with IF Esteban German. No financial details were announced.

Royals | German named team's Player of the Month
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:03:55 -0700

Dick Kaegel, of KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Esteban German was named the Royals Player of the Month for September/October. German hit .330, with 11 doubles and 16 RBI, over the month of September and the beginning of October.

Royals | German hit in face by fly ball
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:13:33 -0700

Kansas City Royals IF/OF Esteban German (face) left the game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, April 30, in the sixth inning, after being hit in the face with a fly ball hit by OF Nick Swisher, according to the Associated Press. Royals OF Kerry Robinson moved from right field to center field, and OF Reggie Sanders entered the game to play right field.

Royals | Bottom of lineup does most damage Sunday
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:03:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SS Angel Berroa, 2B Tony Graffanino, IF Esteban German and C John Buck had nine hits, four RBI and three runs in a 5-1 victory Sunday, April 23, against the Cleveland Indians.

Royals | German to play center field Sunday
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:30:37 -0700

David Boyce, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals IF Esteban German will play center field Sunday, April 23, and OF Shane Costa will play right field. OF Reggie Sanders will get the day off.

Royals | Teahen out Saturday, likely to miss Sunday
Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:50:32 -0700

Robert Falkoff, of Royals.MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Mark Teahen (shoulder) missed the game Saturday, April 22, due to soreness in his right shoulder and was replaced by IF Esteban German. He will likely miss Sunday, April 23, with 2B Tony Graffanino filling in at third base.

Royals | German to see more outfield time
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:49:08 -0700

Kansas City Royals IF/OF Esteban German, who has played mostly the infield this season, will be used more in the outfield, as a result of OF David DeJesus landing on the disabled list, according to the Associated Press.