4/27Blog Red Machine: R.I.P. Reds Offense: WASHINGTON – The Cincinnati Reds offense was found dead today on the field at Nationals Park by a member of the grounds...
2/20MLB Dirt: NL Central Players To Watch: Dan Marino continues his trek through each division in the major leagues and giving you one player he thinks is the: Rookie to...
2/11MLBTradeRumors: Reds Sign Clay Hensley: The Reds announced that they signed right-handed reliever Clay Hensley to a minor league deal (Twitter link). Lapa/Leventhal...
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Alfredo Simon exchanges figuresCincinnati Reds RP Alfredo Simon filed at $1.05 million for salary arbitration, and the Reds countered at $750,000....[+]Cincinnati Reds RP Alfredo Simon filed at $1.05 million for salary arbitration, and the Reds countered at $750,000.
11/20Blog Red Machine: Gotta Love Sam LeCure: As he waved toward the bench, it was clear there was something not right with staff ace Johnny Cueto. He had only thrown six pitches...
7/28Blog Red Machine: Reds on a Run: Right now, is there a hotter team in baseball than the Cincinnati Reds? Um, no. Take a look at these… Last 10: 9-1 (best...
7/24Blog Red Machine: No Ichiro?: As the word hit the interwebs that the New York Yankees had acquired Ichiro Suzuki, a few Reds fans were wondering how the Reds...
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Alfredo Simon in middle relief: Cincinnati Reds RP Alfredo Simon, who was claimed off waivers Wednesday, April 4, will be in the bullpen and pitch in middle relief....[+] RP Bill Bray won't be in a setup role to start the season because manager Dusty Baker doesn't think Bray is sharp enough yet. 'He's had enough to pitch, but not enough to pitch in the role we are accustomed to seeing him or with the regularity we're accustomed to seeing,' Baker said. 'He's still in spring training (mode).'
4/4MLBTradeRumors: Reds Claim Alfredo Simon: The Reds have claimed Alfredo Simon off of waivers from the Orioles, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun tweets. The Orioles had...
4/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Alfredo Simon on radar screen: The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly expressed an interest in Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon. The pitcher was placed on waivers...[+] Friday, March 30.
4/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Interested in Alfredo Simon: The Houston Astros have expressed an interest in Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon, who was placed on waivers Friday, March 30....[+]
3/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon still in the mix for rotation spot: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said SP Alfredo Simon is still in the running for a starting rotation spot. He would...[+] like to see him pitch five or six innings in the exhibition game against the New York Yankees Sunday, March 18.
3/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon dealing with injuryBaltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (groin) will have his schedule adjusted due to some groin tightness....[+]Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (groin) will have his schedule adjusted due to some groin tightness.
3/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | 17 players agree to terms: The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with Ps Jake Arrieta, Jason Berken, Zach Britton, Oliver Drake, Tommy Hunter, Troy...[+] Patton, Zach Phillips, Alfredo Simon, Pedro Strop and Chris Tillman, C Taylor Teagarden, INFs Ryan Adams, Josh Bell, Chris Davis, Ryan Flaherty and Joe Mahoney and OF Nolan Reimold on one-year contracts.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to pitch Monday: Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon will start against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, March 5, in Grapefruit League action. The second...[+] appearance for Simon will come March 10.
1/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon loses weightBaltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon has lost approximately 10 pounds during the offseason....[+]Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon has lost approximately 10 pounds during the offseason.
11/8Baseball Musings: Simon Cleared: Alfredo Simon was not involved in a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve: Defense attorney Dinora Dilone said Simon was acquitted...
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon acquitted: Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon was acquitted of an involuntary manslaughter charge Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the New Year's Eve...[+] shooting death of 25-year-old Michel Castillo Almonte. Simon was facing up to two years in prison.
9/28Baseball Musings: Baltimore BalkAlfredo Simon balks with Marco Scutaro on third base, and the Red Sox tie the Orioles at two in the top of the fourth.
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9/28Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: On the final day of the season, we know the six division winners, and we know the Phillies and the Yankees own the best record...
9/27Fragile Freddy's: Game 161 Recap: BOS – 002 302 010 – 8 – 11 – 0BAL – 100 201 021 – 7 – 13 – 0 It was not pretty but the Red Sox got a huge win...
9/18Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Jered Weaver tries to keep the Angels in the playoff race as he faces the Orioles and Alfredo Simon. Weaver goes for his 18th...
9/13Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: David Price tries to keep the Rays winning ways going as he faces Alfredo Simon and the Baltimore Orioles. Price had a little...
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon gets relief win in debut: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday, May 24, against the Kansas City Royals....[+] He picked up the relief win in his season debut.
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon feeling good: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, activated from the restricted list earlier Saturday, May 21, said he is feeling good. He'll...[+] serve as the long man in the bullpen. Simon was pleased with his last rehab outing with Double-A Bowie in which he threw all of his pitches.
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon reinstatedUpdating previous reports, the Baltimore Orioles have reinstated RP Alfredo Simon from the restricted list....[+]Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Orioles have reinstated RP Alfredo Simon from the restricted list.
5/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jason Berken crushed in relief: Baltimore Orioles RP Jason Berken allowed six runs and five hits in one inning of relief Friday, May 20, against the Washington...[+] Nationals. He also walked one, hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch while serving up two homers. He has allowed runs in six of his past nine appearances, giving up 15 runs - 14 earned - and 22 hits with eight walks in just 8 2/3 innings. Berken might be designated for assignment when RP Alfredo Simon is added to the 25-man roster next week.
5/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon expected to relieve: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is expected to be activated Sunday, May 22, and the team will likely use him as a long reliever....[+] He pitched six scoreless innings with a minor league team Tuesday, May 17.
5/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon making noise on the farm: Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon threw six scoreless innings at Double-A Bowie Tuesday, May 17. He allowed three hits and two...[+] walks while fanning four in the outing that lowered his ERA to 3.38. He must be taken off the restricted list this weekend.
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon's case going to court: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, who was involved in a New Year's Day shooting in the Dominican Republic, will have his case...[+] go to a trial.
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon back in the states: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon returned to the United States from the Dominican Republic Monday, May 16. He is expected to...[+] pitch in Richmond for Double-A Bowie Tuesday, May 17.
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon's next start date in doubt: The location and date of Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon's next minor league start are in doubt because the pitcher is returning...[+] to the Dominican Republic to deal with legal issues relating to his two-month imprisonment as the chief suspect in a fatal New York's Day shooting.
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon goes five inningsBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed three runs in five innings of work for Double-A Bowie Wednesday, May 11....[+]Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed three runs in five innings of work for Double-A Bowie Wednesday, May 11.
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Two more rehab starts for Alfredo Simon: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is expected to get two more minor league rehab starts before a decision on when he'll return...[+] from the restricted list. Simon is being stretched out as a starter, but might be used as a relieved depending on team need.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to throw bullpen session: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is with the team, and he'll throw a bullpen session Sunday, May 8, in Baltimore. Simon is then...[+] scheduled for his next minor league rehab start Wednesday, May 11, for Double-A Bowie. Manager Buck Showalter said Simons seems 'upbeat' and looks in 'good shape.'
5/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon showing rust: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon looked good early on in his outing Thursday, May 5, but eventually showed signs of being rusty...[+] and fatigued. His fastball hit 94 mph in the first two innings, then dropped several mph after that. Last season, Simon was topping out at 97 mph. Despite the rust, Simon has lost 30 pounds and appeared to be in better shape. 'He looked in good shape to me, better shape than in the past and he did move around well,' said a scout. 'His delivery worked fine, his arm worked fine. . .If (the Orioles) can stretch him out and get him into real good shape, he could be a decent alternative in that fourth or fifth (rotation) spot.'
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon pitches: Updating a previous item, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon gave up six hits and four runs (three earned) in five innings with...[+] Double-A Bowie in his first rehab start Thursday, May 5. He struck out five and didn't walk any, but hit a batter and had two wild pitches.
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon throwing hard: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was hitting 95 mph with his fastball during his minor league outing Thursday, May 5. Simon...[+] also appears to have lost close to 30 pounds thanks to offseason conditioning.
5/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Alfredo Simons startBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon will attempt to go six innings in his minor league start Thursday, May 5....[+]Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon will attempt to go six innings in his minor league start Thursday, May 5.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to make start at Double-A: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is scheduled to make start for Double-A Bowie Thursday, May 5,...[+] as he continues his minor league conditioning stint.
5/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon sharp in extended spring: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon faced 19 batters and threw 64 pitches Saturday, April 30, in an extended spring training game....[+] Manager Buck Showalter said he did not allow a run while striking out six. Simon also averaged 94 mph with his fastball. He is scheduled to work again Thursday, May 5, in another extended spring game or with one of the team's minor league affiliates.
News -- April 2011
4/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon has lost weight: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, who is currently on a starter's schedule while pitching in extended spring training, has reportedly...[+] lost 30 pounds, according to MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko.
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon cleared: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon has been cleared to start throwing after passing his physical Tuesday, April 5, according to...[+] The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Simon will be stretched out as a starter.
4/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon news: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, who remains on the teams restricted list, will have a physical Tuesday, April 5, before...[+] beginning a throwing regimen, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
3/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | 22 players signed: The Baltimore Orioles have unilaterally renewed the contracts of 22 players for the 2011 season, according to The Sports Network....[+] SP Jake Arrieta and C Matt Wieters were renewed, along with IF's Robert Andino, Josh Bell, Pedro Florimon, Luis Lebron, Joe Mahoney and Brandon Snyder; OF's Matt Angle and Nolan Reimold; P's Brad Bergesen, Jason Berken, Zach Britton, Brandon Erbe, Troy Patton, Adrian Rosario, Alfredo Simon, Chorye Spoone, Chris Tillman, Rick VandenHurk and Pedro Viola; and C's Jake Fox and Craig Tatum.
3/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon granted bail: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was granted bail for $55,000 in the Dominican Republic, ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas reports....[+]
2/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Civil suit against Alfredo Simon dropped: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is no longer facing a civil lawsuit after it was dropped by the family of the victim of a...[+] New Year's Eve shooting, according to The Associated Press. However, Simon remains in custody and could still be tried by the Dominican Republic for his involuntary manslaughter charge.
2/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon's appeal rejected: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon's appeal has been rejected by a Dominican Republic judge, according to The Baltimore Sun. He...[+] was also denied bail and will remain in police custody for the shooting death of Michael Esteban Castillo Almonte.
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon might be released from jail soon: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, on the restricted list, might be released from a Dominican Republic jail this week, reports...[+] Roch Kubatko, of MASNSports.com. Simon has been jailed for 49 days following the shooting death of his cousin on New Year's Eve.
2/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon put on restricted list: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was placed on the restricted list to make room for DH Vladimir Guerrero, MLB.com's Brittany...[+] Ghiroli reports.
2/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon likely headed for Restricted List: Updating a previous report, the Baltimore Orioles are likely to play RP Alfredo Simon on the Restricted List, reports Dan Connolly,...[+] of The Baltimore Sun. Simon is being held in a Dominican Republic jail and is the primary suspect in the shooting death of a cousin.
2/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to remain in jail: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon has been denied bail and will remain in jail in the Dominican Republic on an involuntary manslaughter...[+] charge, according to The Associated Press. Simon is expected to remain in jail for a year while the matter is investigated. He could face up to two years in jail if he is convicted.
News -- January 2011
1/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Witnesses willing to back Alfredo Simon: Several witnesses are reportedly willing to testify that Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon could not have fired a shot that killed...[+] his 25-year-old cousin on New Year's Day, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Simon has yet to be charged for a crime.
1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More details on Alfredo Simon: Updating previous reports, the mother of Michel Esteban Castillo, the man who was fatally wounded in the Dominican New Year's...[+] Eve, claims Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon tried to bribe her family to drop the charges against him, ESPNdeportes.com's Yoel Adames reports.
1/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon may be guilty: A Dominican prosecutor said Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was 'trigger-happy' and may have changed the barrel of a gun he...[+] turned over to authorities as a way of disguising his involvement in a New Year's Day shooting, according to The Baltimore Sun's Nick Madigan.
1/5Giants Nirvana: Notes, 1/5/11: As you've probably heard already, Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were announced today as inductees for the Hall of Fame. No...
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Initial ballistics reports favorable for Alfredo Simon: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was absolved in the initial ballistics reports following a fatal shooting in the Dominican...[+] Republic, but police were skeptical and said it's very early in the process, CNN reports.
1/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Alfredo Simon story: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon said the fatal incident that happened was an accident, MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli said. Simon told Dominican police that he fired a shot to dissolve a dispute between two women and ended up wounding a young person in the arm and the same bullet lodged in the chest of the deceased, Public prosecutor Victor Mueses told the AP in a phone interview.
1/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon says shooting was accident: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon said that the man killed Friday, Dec. 31, was his friend and that the shooting was an accident,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. 'It wasn't a thing like we began arguing and I started shooting. It was some accident; it happened by accident. That's why I came here - to open my soul,' Simon said. Simon met with authorities Monday, Jan. 3.
1/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon surrenders to authorities: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon surrendered to authorities in the Dominican Republic Monday, Jan. 3, The Associated Press reports....[+]
1/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon is main suspect in fatal shooting: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 25-year-old man in the Dominican Republic,...[+] according to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun. Police said Simon killed Michel Castillo Almonte and wounded his 17-year-old brother on Friday, Dec. 31, in the coastal town of Luperon, before fleeing. Representatives for Simon said they have been in contact with him but are not prepared to comment yet.
1/2Baseball Musings: Simon Shooting Suspect: Alfredo Simon of the Orioles is suspected of killing one man and wounding another. Police said Simon shot and killed Michel Castillo...
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Could sign D.J. Carrasco: The New York Mets could sign free-agent RP D.J. Carrasco (Diamondbacks) and are negotiating with the pitcher this week, according...[+] to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Could turn to Adrian Beltre: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could turn to free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Red Sox) if they determine that free-agent OF Carl...[+] Crawford (Rays) is too expensive for them, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rays | John Jaso could become starter: Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said C John Jaso might become the everyday catcher next season, which would reduce C Kelly Shoppach...[+] to a backup role, according to the St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin. 2B Sean Rodriguez and OF Matt Joyce could also receive chances at becoming everyday players.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | David Hernandez, Kam Mickolio to be in setup roles: Arizona Diamondbacks RPs David Hernandez and Kam Mickolio will serve in setup roles in the bullpen next season, but both pitchers...[+] have the potential to become future closers, according to FOXSportsArizona.com's Jack Magruder.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Not set on platoon at third: Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said the team will not necessarily use a platoon at third base next year between...[+] 3Bs Melvin Mora and Geoff Blum, according to FOXSportsArizona.com's Jack Magruder. 'They can play first, third, left. Very versatile players. More often that not, you might see both of them in the lineup. Maybe one's playing first, one's playing second. I see them getting a lot of at-bats,' Towers said.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Interested in Adrian Beltre?: The Washington Nationals may be interested in signing free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Red Sox) with the idea of moving 3B Ryan Zimmerman...[+] to first base, according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Interested in Adrian Beltre?: The Texas Rangers may be interested in signing free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Red Sox) with the idea of moving 3B Michael Young...[+] to first base, according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Jim Tracy released from hospital: Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy (illness) was released from the hospital Tuesday, Dec. 7, after mild arrhythmia caused him...[+] to collapse at the winter meetings, according to The Associated Press. Arrhythmia is more commonly known as an irregular heartbeat.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Hiring Jon DebusThe New York Mets will hire Jon Debus as their new bullpen coach, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin....[+]The New York Mets will hire Jon Debus as their new bullpen coach, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Interested in Adam Everett: The Colorado Rockies are showing interest in free-agent SS Adam Everett (Tigers) as a utility player, according to ESPN.com's...[+] Jayson Stark.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon a trade chip: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon could also include RP Alfredo Simon, along with OF Nolan Reimold, in a trade for Tampa Bay...[+] Rays SS Jason Bartlett, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Simon's inclusion in the trade does not seem to be a deal breaker.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Weren't ecstatic about Jayson Werth: The Detroit Tigers were apparently not extremely interested in signing Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth, according to MLB.com....[+] 'The majority, and just short of all of that, was strictly paper talk,' general manager Dave Dombrowski said. 'We never had any serious conversations on Jayson Werth. Not one. And the reality of it is, when we prioritized our players, we had Victor Martinez up there, that we pursued. And just preliminary conversations, very preliminary, where they talk in generalities, the dollar numbers and years were just not appealing to us.'
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Joe Torre done managing: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre confirmed that he will not return to managing next season, according to MLB.com's...[+] Ken Gurnick. Torre will wait until next year before deciding if he will accept a broadcasting role or an undetermined front-office role.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rays | Interested in Mark HendricksonThe Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent RP Mark Hendrickson (Orioles), according to MLB.com's Bill Chastain....[+]The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent RP Mark Hendrickson (Orioles), according to MLB.com's Bill Chastain.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Padres | Could look at Lyle OverbayThe San Diego Padres could look to sign free-agent 1B Lyle Overbay (Blue Jays), according to MLB.com's Corey Brock....[+]The San Diego Padres could look to sign free-agent 1B Lyle Overbay (Blue Jays), according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | More on Ty Wigginton deal: Updating a previous item, Colorado Rockies IF Ty Wigginton will make $4 million next year and $3.5 million in 2012, according...[+] to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. Wigginton's deal also contains a $4 million option for the 2013 season with a $500,000 buyout. He could split time at first base with 1B Todd Helton and play some third base and outfield.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Interested in Matt DiazThe Boston Red Sox are looking at signing free-agent OF Matt Diaz (Braves), according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes....[+]The Boston Red Sox are looking at signing free-agent OF Matt Diaz (Braves), according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes.
9/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon, Buck Showalter suspended: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was suspended three games and manager Buck Showalter was suspended one game Monday, Sept. 27,...[+] after Simon intentionally hit Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista during the game Sunday, Sept. 26, according to The Associated Press. Simon is appealing his penalty, but Showalter will sit out the game Monday.
9/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon ejected Sunday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was ejected from the Sunday, Sept. 26, game against the Toronto Blue Jays for hitting OF Jose...[+] Bautista with a pitch, according to The Associated Press.
9/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Not shutting down Alfredo Simon yet: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter hasn't spoken in definitive terms about shutting down RP Alfredo Simon yet, MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli reports.
8/25MLBTradeRumors: The Closer Carousel: Last offseason, relievers Matt Capps, Octavio Dotel, Mike Gonzalez, Kevin Gregg, Fernando Rodney, Rafael Soriano, Jose Valverde,...
8/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon not out as closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said RP Alfredo Simon is not out as the team's closer, but there will be shared chances...[+] in the closer role depending on the situation, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
8/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows saveBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon gave up a solo homer to blow the save Monday, Aug. 9, The Associated Press reports. ...[+]Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon gave up a solo homer to blow the save Monday, Aug. 9, The Associated Press reports.
8/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon a work in progress: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter praised RP Alfredo Simon for his success this season, but also cautioned that Simon is...[+] still a young pitcher trying to find a groove in the closer role, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko. 'The common denominator with great closers is you do it one pitch at a time,' Showalter continued. 'You never assume anything. You don't get ahead of yourself. And sometimes they get in too big a hurry to finish off an inning. Next thing you know, they're making it more difficult than it should be.'
8/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | No set closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter doesn't plan to have a designated closer, but RP Alfredo Simon is still likely the first...[+] choice in a save situation, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports.
8/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon collects save Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed a double en route to his 16th save of the year against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...[+] Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to The Associated Press.
8/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Buck Showalter's closer unknown: Baltimore Orioles RP Mike Gonzalez recorded five outs and was pulled for RP Alfredo Simon to record the final out Tuesday, Aug....[+] 3, and neither of them recorded the save, The Associated Press reports. 'Believe me, I know the save rule and, quite frankly, it doesn't carry much weight with me,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'I like the win rule a little bit better.'
News -- July 2010
7/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows save in ninth: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon (2-2) blew a save in the ninth inning Friday, July 30, when he surrendered a home run to Kansas...[+] City Royals OF Alex Gordon, according to The Associated Press.
7/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon earns save Friday: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon pitched a perfect 10th inning against the Texas Rangers Friday, July 9, to earn his 12th save...[+] of the season, according to The Associated Press.
7/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Want Alfredo Simon to be aggressive: Baltimore Orioles manager Juan Samuel wants RP Alfredo Simon to work on being more aggressive on the mound and attacking hitters,...[+] according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. 'At times he throws the split finger pitch too much and hitters start sitting on it. He throws hard enough where he can challenge guys with his fastball and throw the split finger later,' Samuel said.
7/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows save Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed two runs on one hit in 1 2/3 innings Tuesday, July 6, to blow his second save of the...[+] season, reports The Associated Press.
7/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Mike Gonzalez won't return until after All-Star break: Baltimore Orioles manager Juan Samuel confirmed that RP Mike Gonzalez (shoulder) will not return to the team until after the All-Star...[+] break, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. 'The plan that we have mapped out for him to pitch is probably going to take him all the way past the All-Star break,' Samuel said of Gonzalez, who is scheduled to throw Tuesday, July 6, and back-to-back Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10. He threw a scoreless inning with Double-A Bowie Sunday, July 4, and said his pitches are getting 'crisper.' Gonzalez's velocity was in the low 90s Sunday. He is expected to have to earn his closing spot back from RP Alfredo Simon when he returns.
7/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon picks up save Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon picked up his 10th save of the season against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, June 30, according...[+] to The Associated Press.
6/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to return to closer role: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon will move back into the closer role, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Manager Juan...[+] Samuel wanted Simon to pitch in a few non-pressurized situations before returning him to ninth-inning duties. If Simon is not available for a night, RP David Hernandez will be the closer.
6/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon activated Monday: The Baltimore Orioles activated RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) from the disabled list Monday, June 14, reports CBSSports.com. Simon...[+] threw about 20 pitches in a simulated inning before the team's game Sunday, June 13, according to MLB.com's Noah Rosenstein. Interim manager Juan Samuel said Simon is unlikely to pitch in the team's game Monday. Samuel said, 'What the plan is for us is to maybe get him out there for an inning until he feels comfortable and he feels that he's ready to go, then he probably steps right in (to the closer's role).' Simon's next appearance might be a non-save situation, giving RP David Hernandez another shot at closing if the situation presents itself. Samuel said he would use both pitchers in the closing role, depending on who is fresher.
6/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon activated Sunday: The Baltimore Orioles have activated RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) from the disabled list Sunday, June 13, reports Noah Rosenstein,...[+] of MLB.com. Simon threw about 20 pitches in a simulated inning before the teams game Sunday. Interim manager Juan Samuel said Simon is unlikely to pitch in the teams game Monday, June 14. Samuel said, What the plan is for us is to maybe get him out there for an inning until he feels comfortable and he feels that he's ready to go, then he probably steps right in (to the closer's role). Simons next appearance might be a non-save situation, giving RP David Hernandez another shot at closing if the situation presents itself. Samuel said he would use both pitchers in the closing role, depending on who is fresher.
6/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to throw Thursday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is scheduled to throw 30 pitches Thursday, June 10, possibly in an extended Spring...[+] Training game, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. If everything goes well, Simon could be activated for their West Coast trip, which starts Monday, June 14.
6/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon pain-free: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) has been running and throwing without pain and could be activated before the end...[+] of the team's current homestand, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
6/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon on the mend: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is not likely to need a rehab assignment before returning, according to the Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. He could return before the end of the homestand.
6/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon will return to closer's role: Baltimore Orioles manager Juan Samuel said RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) will return to the closer's role when he returns from...[+] the disabled list, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko.
6/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon progressing: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is progressing from his hamstring strain, but it is unknown if he will need to...[+] go on a minor league rehab stint before returning, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Simon is eligible to be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, June 9.
6/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon, Koji Uehara throwing: Baltimore Orioles RPs Alfredo Simon (hamstring) and Koji Uehara (forearm) have been throwing, and Uehara is currently on a long...[+] toss program, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
News -- May 2010
5/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Three players heading to extended Spring Training: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back), RP Koji Uehara (elbow) and RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) are all expected to head to...[+] extended Spring Training to continue their rehab Friday, May 28, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to DL: The Baltimore Orioles placed RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, May 25, with a strained left hamstring,...[+] according to CBSSports.com.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Alfredo Simon: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) said he felt 'a little pop' in his hamstring Sunday,...[+] May 23, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko. 'I think it'll be good in a couple of days, maybe just a week,' Simon said. The team is still hoping Simon can avoid a trip to the disabled list.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon expected to land on DL: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is expected to land on the disabled list Tuesday, May 25, according to The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon doesnt expect to be out long: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) said the strained left hamstring that forced him to leave the teams game early...[+] Sunday, May 23, should not sideline him for an extended period, reports The Baltimore Suns Dan Connolly. Simon said, I just feel like a little pop. I think it'll be good in a couple of days, maybe just a week. RP Will Ohman would be the likely option to replace Simon as closer while he is out.
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon has strained left hamstring: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon (hamstring) suffered a strained left hamstring while covering first base Sunday, May 23, against...[+] the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
5/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon earns save Friday: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon recorded his sixth save of the season against the Washington Nationals Friday, May 21, according...[+] to The Associated Press. He allowed one hit in one scoreless inning of work.
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Could use Koji Uehara at closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley will continue to use RP Alfredo Simon as his closer, but Trembley has considered using...[+] RP Koji Uehara as well, reports Pete Kerzel, of MLB.com. Trembley likes that Uehara throws strikes and doesnt waste pitches. Trembley added, [Uehara] usually gets three outs with a minimum of pitches, so I could see it.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows save, suffers loss Saturday: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon (0-1) allowed four runs on three hits and one walk over one-third of an inning Saturday, May...[+] 15, in a loss against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press. It was also Simon's first blown save in six chances this season. Manager Dave Trembley said he and pitching coach Rick Kranitz would talk to Simon, presumably about pitch selection, although Trembley would not criticize Simon's decision to throw a splitter to OF Austin Kearns through the media. 'I don't think that's the way to go, to come out publicly and give an answer one way or the other,' Trembley said, referring to whether or not he disagreed with the pitch chosen. 'I don't think that's the way to do it.'
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon earns save Thursday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon earned his fifth save of the year and second in two games against the Seattle Mariners Thursday,...[+] May 13, according to The Associated Press.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon picks up save Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon picked up his fourth save of the year after giving up one run to the Seattle Mariners Wednesday,...[+] May 12, according to The Associated Press.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon saves anotherBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon notched his third save Thursday, May 6, The Associated Press reports. ...[+]Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon notched his third save Thursday, May 6, The Associated Press reports.
News -- April 2010
4/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon was in line for save chance Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said RP Alfredo Simon was in line for another save chance if the team had the opportunity...[+] Wednesday, April 28, after he recorded his first career save a day earlier, according to Carroll County Times' Josh Land. Trembley said he is comfortable using Simon on back-to-back days.
4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon lights up radar gun: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon hit 96 mph on the radar gun during his save against the New York Yankees Tuesday, April 27,...[+] reports The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon records first saveBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon recorded his first career save Tuesday, April 27, The Associated Press reports. ...[+]Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon recorded his first career save Tuesday, April 27, The Associated Press reports.
4/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Have no designated closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he has no designated closer with RP Mike Gonzalez (shoulder) out, and he will go...[+] with whoever can record outs, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. RP Jim Johnson figures to receive the majority of save opportunities, but Ps Alfredo Simon and Alberto Castillo could also be in the mix.
4/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon recalledThe Baltimore Orioles recalled SP Alfredo Simon from Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday, April 27, according to The Baltimore Sun. ...[+]The Baltimore Orioles recalled SP Alfredo Simon from Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday, April 27, according to The Baltimore Sun.