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| Height: 6-0
Weight: 210
Throws: Right
Bats: Right Born: Oct 19, 1972, Rapid City, SD |
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| December 28, 2006 The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians appear close to working out a one-year deal with Keith Foulke. He'll have to pass a physical first, and any announcement likely won't come until next week. "We've had a lot of positive and constructive dialogue with Keith's agent," said Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro. "But we still have a lot of ground to cover." |
| December 23, 2006 Boston and Cleveland are two of the teams bidding on Keith Foulke this offseason, and he appears close to making a decision, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Keith is going to make a decision in the next few days," said agent Dan Horwits. "The Indians are very much in the mix." |
| November 30, 2006 The Indians are looking for relief help, and they've set their sights on Keith Foulke, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "We've moved down the road," said agent Dan Horwits, regarding negotiations with the Indians. "The Indians have expressed interest and Keith has talked to some of the Indians people." Foulke declined his option with the Red Sox earlier this month because he wanted to be closer to his family in Texas and Arizona. |
| November 10, 2006 Keith Foulke declined his $5.25 million option with the Red Sox on Friday and filed for free agency, according to the AP. He will receive a $1.5 million buyout. Boston declined a $7.5 million team option earlier this week. |
| November 7, 2006 The Red Sox have chosen not to exercise their $7.5 million option on Keith Foulke, according to the AP. However, Foulke has a $3.75 million option of his own, and he has until Friday to exercise it. If he doesn't, he gets a $1.5 million buyout from the team. |
| September 6, 2006 Keith Foulke said his back tightened up on him Monday, which left him unavailable for that evening's game, according to the Boston Globe. He didn't play yesterday, and his status for today's contest is uncertain at this point. |
| August 18, 2006 The Red Sox activated Keith Foulke from the disabled list between games on Friday. Foulke hasn't pitched since June 11 because of tendinitis in his right elbow. |
| August 17, 2006 Even though Keith Foulke is expected to be activated on Friday, the move likely won't happen until after game one of the day-night doubleheader, according to the Red Sox website. Foulke has been sidelined with tendinitis on his right elbow. |
| August 17, 2006 Keith Foulke, on the DL with tendinitis in his right elbow, has the green light to be activated on Friday, according to the Boston Herald. He hasn't pitched since June 11. |
| August 16, 2006 The Red Sox aren't quite ready to activate Keith Foulke from the disabled list, but a move likely will come this weekend, according to the Boston Globe. "I just need to spend some time with him to see how he feels about pitching, pitching on the side, pitching in a Triple-A game, pitching in a major league game," said manager Terry Francona. |
| August 14, 2006 Keith Foulke underwent an MRI to make sure there was no major injury causing the recent stiffness in his back. There was no immediate word on the results. |
| August 13, 2006 Keith Foulke played catch prior to Saturday's game and his hoping to come off of the DL within the next couple of days, according to the Boston Herald. He isn't planning on going on another rehab assignment, although that could change. "I just work here," Foulke said. "(manager Terry Francona) is the boss, Im the employee. When Im activated, everything will be good." |
| August 11, 2006 Keith Foulke was planning to come off the DL on Friday but felt stiffness in his back, so the move wasn't made. There was no further word on his status. |
| August 9, 2006 Keith Foulke, on the DL with tendinitis in his right elbow, is expected to be activated on Friday, according to the AP. He's currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket, where he has allowed one run in five innings of work. |
| August 7, 2006 The Red Sox plan for Keith Foulke to make two more rehab appearances -- Tuesday and Wednesday -- before activating the reliever off the disabled list this weekend, according to the Boston Globe. He's been out of action with tendinitis in his right elbow. |
| August 5, 2006 Keith Foulke has declared himself ready to return to the Red Sox following his second rehab start in 72 hours Saturday night for Triple-A Pawtucket, according to the AP. "I'm waiting for a call," Foulke said. "I feel pretty good. The velocity as far as I know is in the upper 80s, which is good for now. Hopefully it will improve but it was consistent." |
| August 3, 2006 Keith Foulke pitched a scoreless inning Thursday night in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, according to the AP. "I felt pretty comfortable," said Foulke. "I'm still trying to slow things down, but I'm happy with the results." Foulke has been on the disabled list since June 13 with right elbow tendinitis. He is expected to make one more rehab appearance Saturday before joining the Red Sox next Tuesday. |
| August 3, 2006 The Red Sox sent Keith Foulke to Triple-A Pawtucket to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday, according to the AP. It is still uncertain when Foulke, who is out of commission with tendinitis in his elbow, will return. |
| July 31, 2006 An aching back apparently will keep Keith Foulke from throwing on Tuesday as the team had hoped, according to the AP. Foulke is on the DL with with tendinitis in his right elbow. |
| July 30, 2006 Keith Foulke was scratched from his rehab outing on Sunday because of a sore back, according to the AP. He's been on the DL since June 13 with tendinitis in his right elbow. "I'm not pitching," Foulke said when asked why he was scratched. "You can call it whatever you want. We'll let you know. I don't want to talk about it, really." It's not known how much this setback will affect his rehab. |
| July 26, 2006 Keith Foulke could be back with the Red Sox as soon as next week, according to the official team website. He is scheduled to pitch for Single-A Lowell on Friday and Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday. If there are no setbacks, Foulke, who is recovering from elbow tendinitis, will rejoin the Boston bullpen. |
| July 26, 2006 Keith Foulke, on the DL with tendinitis in his right elbow, will throw a side session today and will be re-evaluated when the Red Sox return to Boston, according to the Boston Herald. Foulke has been out since June 11. |
| July 25, 2006 Keith Foulke, who hasnt pitched since June 11 due to a right elbow strain, threw two simulated innings Monday, according to the Boston Herald. It was definitely as good as when I left, Foulke said. My control is still a little erratic, but my new mechanics are working out all right. Foulke has been working on a new delivery that features a longer stride and a longer arm motion, which should lessen the stress on the elbow. He is expected to throw in the bullpen tomorrow. |
| July 24, 2006 Keith Foulke, who has been on the DL with elbow tendinitis since June 12, pitched two innings in a simulated game on Monday, according to the AP. He will rest on Tuesday and throw a side session on Wednesday before pitching in another simuated game. |
| July 22, 2006 Keith Foulke threw in the bullpen on Friday and is scheduled to throw a simulated inning or two on Monday, according to the Boston Herald. Foulke is on the DL with tendinitis in his right elbow. |
| July 14, 2006 Although Keith Foulke has been throwing a baseball, he can't get rid of the discomfort in his right elbow, according to the Red Sox website. "He's been throwing with good arm speed [and] good zip on the ball, but he still feels [discomfort] in his elbow," said manager Terry Francona. Foulke has been sidelined since June 11 with tendinitis in his right elbow. |
| July 4, 2006 Keith Foulke has rejoined the Red Sox and is up to 75 feet in his throwing program, according to the Boston Globe. There is still no timetable for his return. |
| June 28, 2006 Keith Foulke had hoped to travel with the Red Sox and begin a throwing program by the end of the week, but continued swelling in his right elbow has slowed things down, according to the Boston Herald. "He wont go on the trip, manager Terry Francona said. Hell stay here and work with (physical therapist) Scott Waugh. |
| June 22, 2006 Keith Foulke will likely begin throwing towards the end of next week, according to the Red Sox website. He is sidelined with tendinitis in his elbow. |
| June 21, 2006 The Red Sox had hoped that Keith Foulke would begin throwing a couple of days ago, but he still isn't ready, according to the Boston Globe. He's on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right elbow. "Four days ago I couldn't touch my face," Foulke said. "It's definitely better, but I don't know. I've never dealt with this before. I've never had problems with my arm before." An MRI taken eight days ago revealed no structural damage. |
| June 13, 2006 The Red Sox put Keith Foulke on the DL with tendinitis in his right elbow on Tuesday, according to the team website. The move is retroactive to June 12. Foulke is 2-1 with a 5.63 ERA for Boston this season. |
| June 10, 2006 The Boston Globe reports that Keith Foulke was scheduled to throw a side session yesterday and may see action in today's game. He's been sidelined by a back problem. "I'm hopeful he'll be available [today]," manager Terry Francona said. "One thing I did tell him is if he's not ready, we won't use him." |
| June 9, 2006 Keith Foulke, who hasnt pitched since May 31 because of back problems, has shown gradual improvement and was available to pitch on Thursday night, if needed, according to the Boston Herald. He threw (Wednesday) and did pretty well, Francona said. He threw all of his pitches off a mound and did surprisingly well, so hes getting real close. |
| June 7, 2006 Keith Foulke tested his sore back by playing catch yesterday, but he was only available in case of an emergency, according to the Boston Globe. He is considered questionable for tonight's contest. |
| June 6, 2006 Manager Terry Francona did not use Keith Foulke for the fourth straight game Monday due to a stiff lower back, according to the Boston Herald. However, Foulke is expected to be ready to return to the mound in the next day or two. |
| April 23, 2006 Keith Foulke said Saturday that although his knees continue to bother him, they aren't bothering his pitching, according to the Boston Globe. "The thing we have to make sure fans understand is [my knees are] not affecting my pitching," he said. "They may ache in everyday life, but it's not affecting my pitching." Foulke continues to support Jonathan Papelbon as the Red Sox closer. "I'm not going to fool myself thinking that I'm better than he is," Foulke said. "At this point right now, I'm not." |
| April 20, 2006 Keith Foulke said before last night's game that the benefits of the lubricant injections he received in his knees have begun to lessen, as he's feeling some of the same aches he felt before receiving the injections, according to the Boston Globe. "There was a lot of benefit to it for a while and I was really excited about how I felt," Foulke said. "There's no doubt I have a better range of motion than I did. Now it's back to the point where they're bothering me again." |
| April 9, 2006 Keith Foulke pitched a perfect eighth inning against the Orioles on Sunday, striking out two. Manager Terry Francona has indicated that Foulke could reclaim the closer job once he proves he's ready, but as well as Jon Papelbon has been pitching (three saves in three chances), the skipper might opt to keep the veteran in a setup role. |
| April 8, 2006 Manager Terry Francona indicated before Friday's game against the Orioles that Keith Foulke will have to prove hes ready to reassume the closer role before getting the ball again in pressure save situations, according to the Boston Herald. I might have thrown some people for a loop or led to some interesting talk, but its really not a hot-button issue with us, Francona said. Everybody understands, or they will understand. Were just trying to win as many games as we can. Foulke entered Friday's game in the ninth inning with a six-run lead and allowed just one hit before closing out the inning. |
| April 6, 2006 Red Sox manager Terry Francona told Keith Foulke prior to yesterday's game that if a closing situation arose, Jonathan Papelbon probably would step in, because he's the best arm the team has out there at the moment, according to the Boston Globe. That's exactly what happened, as Papelbon picked up his first save. "This," Francona said, "is by no means an indictment of Foulke." Foulke, who has been battling sore knees, said he was fine with the decision. |
| April 5, 2006 Although Red Sox manager Terry Francona has said that Keith Foulke is his closer, the manager didn't sound overly confident in Foulke yesterday, according to the Boston Globe. "I do believe in him, I think more than most people," Francona said. "At the same time, you kind of want to know what a guy is going to do. That consistency is huge in our game." |
| April 2, 2006 The Boston Globe reports that Keith Foulke allowed two runs on three hits yesterday, but he declared himself ready for the start of the season. Playing with sore knees, he posted a 4.50 ERA in four spring outings. |
| March 28, 2006 Keith Foulke hasn't allowed a hit to the nine batters he's faced so far this spring, according to the Boston Herald. Thats the guy I remember, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. If he throws his changeup like he can, theres always going to be a margin for error. He is scheduled to pitch again on Wednesday. |
| March 26, 2006 In his spring major league debut, Keith Foulke needed 13 pitches to take down the three batters he faced in his inning of work Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. Despite his troublesome knee, he is expected to be the closer on opening day. |
| March 24, 2006 Keith Foulke struck out the side in his one-inning appearance Friday in a minor league game, according to the AP. He's battling back from knee problems and is expected to be ready to close games on opening day. "I feel great," he said. "With another week of refinement, I'm going to be just fine." |
| March 23, 2006 According to the AP, Keith Foulke, out all spring with a sore left knee, will pitch in a minor league game Friday and could possibly work in his first major league game this spring on Saturday. Foulke, who had arthroscopic surgery on the knee last July, went 5-5 with a 5.91 ERA and four blown saves last year for the Red Sox |
| March 24, 2006 Red Sox manager Terry Francona announced that Keith Foulke will be the team's closer on opening day, according to the Boston Globe. "I do think Foulke deserves my confidence, because he has done it, and he's done it about as good as anybody in baseball," Francona said. |
| March 22, 2006 Keith Foulke is slated to make his spring debut in a minor league game Friday, according to the Boston Globe. He's trying to play through his sore left knee, which has required three lubricant injections. |
| March 19, 2006 Keith Foulke will get the third of three lubricant injections in his left knee today and could take part in an exhibition game as soon as Thursday, according to the Boston Globe. "Opening day will be no problem unless something unforeseen happens," said Foulke. |
| March 18, 2006 Keith Foulke threw a simulated inning to minor league hitters for the second time this spring, according to the AP. He threw 12 of 21 pitches for strikes and reported no pain in either of his surgically repaired knees. "I'm confident in how I feel and with the work that I've done in live batting practice and bullpen sessions," Foulke said. "I have no reservations about being ready for opening day." |
| March 17, 2006 The Boston Globe reports that Keith Foulke should make his spring debut Tuesday or Wednesday. He still has one more lubricant injection scheduled for his troublesome knees. |
| March 11, 2006 The Boston Globe reports that Keith Foulke threw to batters yesterday for the first time since September. He is expected to receive another set of lubricant injections in his knees today, long toss Monday and Tuesday and face batters again Wednesday or Thursday. Foulke said he believes he will be ready for opening day. |
| March 4, 2006 Keith Foulke confirmed he will have three injections of a joint lubricant in his knees over a three-week period, according to the Boston Globe. |
| March 1, 2006 The agent for Keith Foulke said his client is receiving injections in both knees, according to the Boston Globe. The injections are intended to lubricate his surgically repaired joints and help the healing process. The shots will be administered over a two-week period, though it's not clear when he received the first one. |
| February 21, 2006 Keith Foulke threw off a bullpen mound for the first time on Monday, according to the Boston Herald. He threw for just over 10 minutes and appeared to have added velocity. Were certainly not evaluating down there, but in saying that, the ball came out of his hand well, Sox manager Terry Francona said. It was nice to see. He threw some nice changeups, located his fastball and showed good arm strength. It was very encouraging. Foulke underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in October. |