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Mike Sweeney #5 | First Baseman | Oakland Athletics
Height: 6-3    Weight: 235    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Jul 22, 1973, Orange, CA
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July 21, 2008
Mike Sweeney took batting practice on Monday, but he has yet to start a running program, the AP reports. The DH is on the 60-day DL due to surgery to both knees on June 11. He is eligible to return on July 28.
July 20, 2008
Mike Sweeney did his first running on Saturday since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on both knees back in May, according to the SF Chronicle. He is also taking batting practice.
July 8, 2008
Mike Sweeney was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
June 11, 2008
Mike Sweeney will not only have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee as planned Wednesday, he will also have a procedure on his right knee, as well, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Sweeney had the right knee repaired last year, and he thinks the problems he had with that knee led to the more recent problems with the left knee.
June 8, 2008
Mike Sweeney will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his bothersome left knee Wednesday and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to the AP. Sweeney, who had right knee surgery last year, hopes to be back to doing baseball activities in 3-4 weeks.
June 8, 2008
Mike Sweeney took batting practice Saturday for the first time since going on the DL, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "Felt good hitting. Didn't feel too good running," said Sweeney, who is coming back from left knee inflammation. Sweeney will try to take BP again today.
June 3, 2008
Mike Sweeney's exam revealed damaged cartilage in his left knee, but he is hoping to avoid surgery, according to the SF Chronicle. Sweeney received a cortisone shot and will resume activity in a few days. He would like to hold off surgery, if at all possible, until the offseason.
June 1, 2008
Mike Sweeney has cartilage damage on the inside and outside of his left knee, the Oakland Tribune reports. The veteran will see a doctor in the Bay Area on Monday. Sweeney is on the DL.
May 30, 2008
Mike Sweeney has been placed on the 15-day DL due to left knee inflammation, according to the AP.
May 14, 2008
The Oakland A's penciled in a peculiar lineup for Wednesday's game against C.C. Sabathia and the Indians. Slugger Mike Sweeney is hitting second in the lineup and in front of Jack Cust and Frank Thomas.
April 25, 2008
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that with the signing of Frank Thomas, Mike Sweeney could be expendable once Travis Buck (shin splints) returns from the disabled list. Manager Bob Geren immediately put Thomas in the starting lineup, batting fourth as the DH against the Twins. "Yeah, he's the everyday DH," Geren said Thursday morning. "And Barton is going to get significant playing time. I'll get Mike (Sweeney) in there as much as I can. ... Having too many good players is never a problem."
April 23, 2008
Perhaps making a statement that there is no need to bring in Frank Thomas, DH Mike Sweeney went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI and his first home run of the season for the A's.
April 18, 2008
Mike Sweeney will face his former team the Royals this weekend, the squad that he hit .299 for while being named to five all-star teams, this according to MLB.com. "It's probably going to be a little more emotional for Sweeney when we travel to Kansas City," manager Bob Geren said. "But there's a whole lot of guys who play against their former team nowadays."
March 30, 2008
Mike Sweeney blasted a three run homer in Oakland's final game of spring training against the Giants on Sunday. He ended with 13 RBI and a .302 average.
March 26, 2008
Mike Sweeney received his first starting assignment for his new team on Wednesday, and responded with two hits and a run scored. The lifetime Royal pinch hit in game one, but with the Red Sox starting left-hander Jon Lester in game two, Sweeney got the nod as the A's designated hitter.
March 17, 2008
Mike Sweeney was informed Sunday that he will travel with the A's to Japan on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. That should pretty much lock his roster spot up for the regular season, since the A's have a deadline of March 19 to tell the non-roster player what they plan to do with him. Sweeney's made it a pretty easy call by hitting .364 and staying healthy this spring. Assuming the A's do add him to their 25-man roster, Sweeney will find his work as a backup DH.
March 15, 2008
Mike Sweeney continues to hit well for Oakland as he recorded his first home run of the spring on Saturday, which was good for two runs. He now has 10 RBI for the spring and has a great shot to make the final roster with a bench job.
March 8, 2008
Mike Sweeney continues to push his value as a bat that should be in the order, hitting 2-for-3 with two runs scored in Oakland's split-squad victory over Seattle, 5-2. He's hitting over .500 this spring and appears to have his old magic working at the plate once more. The hope was to earn a spot as the backup DH or 1B. If he keeps it up, a shot at forcing opportunity seems all too certain.
March 5, 2008
Mike Sweeney recorded two doubles and three RBIs, going 3-for-3 in Oakland's 15-4 trouncing of the Padres in the Cactus League today, according to the Associated Press. Sweeney has struggled to regain his old form, but veteran have a knack for playing like the days of old when they come to Oakland. Thus far he is hitting .500 (7-for-14) in spring training, a good sign for his effort to earn a job as the backup 1B/DH.
February 10, 2008
It's official according to the Athletics team website. Mike Sweeney's days with the Kansas City Royals are over. On Sunday, he agreed to a Minor League contract with the Oakland A's. Sweeney said he'd report to the A's Major League camp on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers. "They want me to play first base and DH and be a veteran presence for the younger guys like Eric Chavez," Sweeney said from his San Diego home. Sweeney's at-bats will be limited playing behind Dan Johnson, Daric Barton and Jack Cust and expecting him to stay healthy if he did play is truly the definition of fantasy-insanity.
February 7, 2008
Mike Sweeney worked out Tuesday for the Padres at Petco Park near his home in San Diego, according to the Kansas City Star. The Padres are in search of a power hitting backup for starting first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. With Sweeney's chronic back issue, the former Royal would have more fantasy value in the American League where he could occasionally fill the role of designated hitter.
February 3, 2008
Mike Sweeney has shown interest in signing with the Padres, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He'll work out for the club next week. The 34-year-old Sweeney missed most of the past two seasons with injuries but could provide some depth for the Padres.