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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 215
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: May 3, 1977, Gibsons, BC Contract: Signed through 2008. |
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| December 7, 2004 Ryan Dempster is a candidate to replace LaTroy Hawkins as the Cubs' closer if the team doesn't trade for one this winter, according to the Chicago Tribune. The team has reportedly shown interest in the Brewers' Dan Kolb and Detroit's Ugueth Urbina. |
| October 30, 2004 The Cubs picked up their $2 million option on the contract of Ryan Dempster for 2005, according to the Chicago Tribune. Dempster was 2-2 with a 3.92 ERA in 23 relief appearances after coming back from reconstructive elbow surgery. The Cubs aren't sure at this time what role Dempster will fill next season. |
| August 18, 2004 Ryan Dempster may get a chance to take on a setup role, if Kyle Farnsworth doesn't stop struggling, according to the Daily Southtown. |
| August 1, 2004 Ryan Dempster faced four batters and retired two on Sunday in his first major league action since July of 2003. He is expected to continue to work middle relief for the Cubs. |
| August 1, 2004 The Cubs activated Ryan Dempster from the 60-day DL. Dempster is expected to work out of the bullpen. |
| August 1, 2004 Ryan Dempster rejoined the Cubs yesterday after completing his rehab assignment and should be activated in the next few days, according to the Daily Southtown. He's been recovering from Tommy John surgery and will work in relief. |
| July 30, 2004 Cubs manager Dusty Baker said that Ryan Dempster will not be recalled until he can pitch on back-to-back days, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| July 27, 2004 The Cubs plan to recall Ryan Dempster after he makes one or two more starts with Triple-A Iowa, according to the Sun-Times. He's been out all season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Although he could work his way into the closer's role eventually, he will be used in a setup role at first. |
| July 22, 2004 After throwing five innings (allowing two runs on five hits) in a Tuesday rehab start, Ryan Dempster is expected to make a few relief appearances, according to the Daily Southtown. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, he could be back with the Cubs by the end of the month. It's possible he could end up in the closer's role. "I wouldn't say on Sept. 1 that he couldn't be," Cubs GM Jim Hendry said. "I'm not going to assume that Ryan Dempster is going to grow into the closer's role. But I wouldn't rule it out." |
| June 27, 2004 The Daily Southtown reports that Ryan Dempster was able to throw three simulated innings yesterday, though he didn't face hitters. He likely will do so once more before resuming his rehab assignment. |
| June 23, 2004 Ryan Dempster will not pitch for at least the next week after his back acted up on his during Monday's rehab start, according to the Daily Southtown. "I think it's pretty minor," Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild said. "He'll miss a start and we'll go from there. I don't think it's anything to be overly concerned about. I don't think we'll have to back off on his (number of) pitches." Dempster is recovering from Tommy John surgery, |
| June 22, 2004 Ryan Dempster, coming off reconstructive elbow surgery, made his sixth rehab start Monday and first at Triple-A Iowa and struggled for the first time. In 4 2/3 innings he gave up three runs on five hits with three walks and four strikeouts. |
| May 26, 2004 Ryan Dempster allowed three hits in three innings with five strikeouts during his rehab start Wednesday at Class-A Lansing. Dempster is recovering from elbow ligament-replacement surgery. |
| May 12, 2004 Ryan Dempster had another bullpen session Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, according to the AP. "Dempster's been awesome. He's way ahead of schedule, so he could come into play later in the season for us," Cubs manager Dusty Baker said. |
| April 27, 2004 The Sun-Times reports that Ryan Dempster pitched a three-inning simulated game yesterday. There is speculation that he could return from August Tommy John surgery as soon as June. |
| April 19, 2004 Ryan Dempster threw to batters on Monday and said that he has rarely felt pain or stiffness in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He's still hoping to be able to pitch for the Cubs by the middle of the season, which would be less than a year after he underwent the surgery. |
| April 12, 2004 Ryan Dempster said he expects to be ready to return from Tommy John surgery around the All-Star break, according to the Sun-Times. Considering he had the procedure last August, that may be unrealistic. |
| January 21, 2004 Ryan Dempster has signed a one-year contract with the Cubs with a club option for 2005, according to the team\'s official web site. Dempster underwent Tommy John surgery on August 4th of last year and it\'s unlikely that he\'ll pitch this season. |