Category Archives: Injuries

Oswaldo Arcia is Dealing with Back Issues

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Minnesota Twins outfielder Oswaldo Arcia is currently sidelined in the Venezuelan Winter League with back issues. Rafael Rojas reports that he’s expected to sit for another 5-6 days before the club will determine the next steps. Arcia, 23, previously dealt … Continue reading →

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Josh Hamilton Unlikely to Finish Out Contract with Los Angeles

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Josh Hamilton signed a five-year, $125 million contract with the Angels prior to the 2013 season. The expectation being that he’d continue piling up huge numbers as he had in Texas and help lead Los Angeles to the World Series. … Continue reading →

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Ryan Madson Attempting Comeback with the Royals

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Ryan Madson has reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract with the Kansas City Royals worth a guaranteed $850,000. The pact also includes an invitation to major-league spring training camp and gives Madson – attempting a comeback after missing the last … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Remaining Free Agents, Ranked

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It would be an understatement to say that this off-season has been hectic. This has been one of the most chaotic off-seasons that I’ve ever seen with players changing uniforms at a breakneck pace. That having been said, the calendar … Continue reading →

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CSC Hot Stove Catch-Up

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

We here at Cheap Seat Chronicles got a little bit bogged down after the Winter Meetings and fell way behind with our coverage of this offseason’s transactions. In an attempt to remedy that, we’ve gone the hotlink route and put … Continue reading →

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Dodgers, Padres Complete Matt Kemp Trade

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

The Matt Kemp era in Los Angeles is over. After weeks of speculation, the Dodgers have agreed to send Kemp to the San Diego Padres, along with catcher Tim Federowicz, in exchange for catcher Yasmani Grandal and right-handers Joe Wieland … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Sign Brandon McCarthy for 4yrs/$48M

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

Andrew Friedman is not messing around. The Dodgers president of baseball operations was firing on all cylinders Wednesday afternoon. It started when he traded for shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Then he somehow managed to turn Dee Gordon’s career year into Andrew … Continue reading →

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Brett Anderson will be 2015’s version of Phil Hughes

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Justin Kunkel

Brett Anderson is an immense talent. I don’t think you’ll find anyone who will debate that the dude can flat-out pitch and pitch well. This has been obvious throughout Anderson’s career. Ole Red Beard, a compliment if ever there was … Continue reading →

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J.J. Hardy Injury: Minnesota Twins Shortstop Lands on DL with Wrist Injury

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

The injuries just keep on coming for the Minnesota Twins. In March, the club lost All-Star closer Joe Nathan for the year after he underwent Tommy John surgery. Last week, reigning American League MVP Joe Mauer sat out with a … Continue reading →

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Joe Nathan Injury: Minnesota’s All-Star Closer Opts for Tommy John Surgery

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s official, the Minnesota Twins will be without All-Star closer Joe Nathan for the 2010 campaign. Nathan elected to undergo Tommy John ligament replacement surgery today after feeling continued pain and discomfort following a bullpen session with pitching coach Rick … Continue reading →

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Nomar Hangs Up His Overly Adjusted Batting Gloves…As a Member of the Red Sox

Posted on March 10, 2010 by dgobs

This morning, Nomar Garciaparra signed a one-day minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox so that his dream of retiring in a Sox uniform could be realized. After GM Theo Epstein unveiled the signing at a press conference, Nomar … Continue reading →

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Joe Nathan Injury: Minnesota Closer Tears Elbow Ligament, Twins Look to Plan B

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Joe Nathan reportedly has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. At best, it’s partially torn and he’ll be able to avoid surgery and pitch through the pain this season, albeit with a seriously diminished skill-set due to the injury. At worst, … Continue reading →

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Pat Neshek Gets the Worst Fan Mail

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek is best-known for his funky sidearm delivery and his blog. Fans haven’t seen much of his delivery of late as he hasn’t tossed a pitch since arm troubles and an eventual go’round with Tommy John … Continue reading →

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It Hurts So Good: Slugger Frank Thomas Set To Retire

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Frank Thomas is officially hanging up the cleats. Thomas, 41, has scheduled a Friday press conference in Chicago—where he spent 16 of his 19 big league seasons—to announce his retirement. Thomas, one of the most feared sluggers of the past … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Spring Training: 7 Days

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

For today’s entry on the countdown, I’ve decided to veer away from my hometown team and—for the most part—away from my era. Today’s Major League Moment is Kirk Gibson’s iconic pinch-hit home run off of Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 … Continue reading →