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Mark Kotsay #11 | Outfielder | Boston Red Sox
Height: 6-0    Weight: 201    Throws: L    Bats: L
Born: Dec 2, 1975, Whittier, CA
Contract: Signed through 2008
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December 28, 2008
Mark Kotsay may return to the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe.
December 28, 2008
Mark Kotsay may return to the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe.
November 2, 2008
Mark Kotsay has filed for free agency, as expected, according to MLB.com.
September 19, 2008
Mark Kotsay is in a hitting slump, according to the Boston Globe. He only has one hit over his last 23 at-bats (with three walks), and is hitless in his last 14.
September 8, 2008
Mark Kotsay is slated to start in right field tonight in place of the injured JD Drew, according to the Boston Globe. Jason Bay is slated to roam left field with Coco Crisp penciled in at center field.
September 5, 2008
Mark Kotsay is starting at first base for the injured Kevin Youkilis (back) against the Rangers on Friday. He is also hitting clean up. He has played first just one other time this season.
September 3, 2008
Mark Kotsay hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping Boston squeak by the Orioles 5-4.
August 31, 2008
Mark Kotsay had a tough day for Boston, striking out twice in four at-bats and failing to get a hit in his team's 4-2 loss to Chicago.
August 30, 2008
Mark Kotsay led the Red Sox in Saturday's 8-2 win over the White Sox, as he went 3-for-5 with three RBI. He registered a single and two doubles.
August 28, 2008
It has been a long couple of days for Mark Kotsay but he finally was able to get back on the field for his new team. Kotsay stroked a double in the second inning in his first at-bat as a Red Sox, but ended the day 1-4.
August 28, 2008
Mark Kotsay will get his first start for the Boston Red Sox today. According to the Providence Journal Kotsay will be in the lineup and play right field.
August 27, 2008
Mark Kotsay will receive a $325,000 bonus for waiving his no-trade clause as he moves from the Braves to the Red Sox, according to FoxSports.com.
August 26, 2008
The Red Sox have acquired Mark Kotsay from the Braves, according to Yahoo Sports. The deal is pending a physical. Atlanta will receive an unnamed minor league pitcher in return.
August 26, 2008
The Red Sox are on the verge of acquiring Mark Kotsay from the Braves, according to ESPN.com.
August 24, 2008
Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal reports the Brewers and Red Sox are both showing interest in Mark Kotsay , according to MLBTradeRumors.com.
August 14, 2008
Braves outfielder Mark Kotsay went 5-for-5 while hitting for the cycle in the Braves 11-6 loss to the Cubs. He also scored a run and drove two in.
July 1, 2008
Mark Kotsay went 0-for-4 with a strikeout, while leaving four men on base, in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Phillies.
July 1, 2008
Atlanta outfielder Mark Kotsay has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and will be in the starting lineup this evening as the Braves face the Phillies, according to MLB.com.
June 29, 2008
Mark Kotsay will end his Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Mississippi on Sunday and is expected back in the Braves' lineup on Tuesday when they battle the Phillies, according to MLB.com. Kotsay is recovering from lower back soreness.
June 27, 2008
The Braves, who left Atlanta on Thursday only four games out of first place in the National League East, are hoping to see the return of several of their injued this weekend. Among position players, the Braves were missing third baseman Chipper Jones, center fielder Mark Kotsay, left fielder Matt Diaz and shortstop Yunel Escobar from the starting lineup on Wednesday.
June 25, 2008
Mark Kotsay is expected to return to the Braves next Tuesday for their series against the Phillies, reports MLB.com.
June 23, 2008
Mark Kotsay will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Mississippi, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. If all goes well, he could be activated next week when the Braves begin a homestand. He is recovering from a back injury.
June 20, 2008
Mark Kotsay, out with an ailing back, will look to return to action next week after taking 30 swings in the batting cage on Friday, according to MLB.com. Of course, that could change at any moment. "There's nothing definite with this whole procedure and plan," Kotsay said.
June 16, 2008
Mark Kotsay sprinted in the outfield on Sunday and was pleased with the progress in his ailing lower back, according to MLB.com. He will test the back again on Tuesday and could begin swinging a bat on Wednesday or Thursday.
June 7, 2008
Mark Kotsay continues to be patient but proactive in his rehab with his injured back, according to MLB.com. "It's one of those things that I've dealt with," Kotsay said. "There's no timetable as to when it will respond to the medicine. But hopefully, it will be sooner rather than later."
June 4, 2008
Mark Kotsay stated on Tuesday that his back spasms have not gotten better in nine days and there remains no timetable for his return to action, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kotsay said, "It's day-to-day. We're doing all the necessary treatments, trying to get me back as soon as possible. It's a mental grind. I'm sure everybody's wondering what's going on."
May 30, 2008
The Braves placed Mark Kotsay (back) on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Josh Anderson from Triple-A Richmond on Friday. Anderson will be active when the Braves begin a three-game series against the Reds at Cinergy Field, this according to the team website.
May 29, 2008
Mark Kotsay stated on Wednesday that his ailing back has improved and he expects to avoid the DL, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kotsay felt good enough to hit flyballs in the outfield during batting practice, and stated, "I've made a lot of progress from yesterday to today. I'll go out and do some baseball stuff to see how I feel and go from there. I think I'm moving in the right direction with this and staying away from something long-term."
May 27, 2008
Mark Kotsay's back with likely keep him out of the lineup for a few more days, and it's possible a DL stint could be in his future, according to MLB.com. "We're going to see how he is day-to-day," manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday. "He won't be available for anything, tonight anyhow."
May 26, 2008
Mark Kotsay was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a stiff back, according to MLB.com. Kotsay said, "We knew there'd be days where I'd have to make a decision and take myself out of the lineup if I'm too sore, and today is one of those days where I don't think I should push it."
May 13, 2008
Mark Kotsay went 0-for-3 but he scored two runs for the Braves.
May 6, 2008
Atlanta OF Mark Kotsay put forth a strong night at the plate in support of the 5-3 win over San Diego. Kotsay went 2-for-4, hitting his 3rd home run of the season to total two RBIs with two runs scored.
April 30, 2008
Mark Kotsay went 3-for-5 on Wednesday with an RBI to push his average up to .286.
February 16, 2008
Mark Kotsay worked out with pitchers and catchers on Friday and has no issues with his surgically repaired back. "I'm fully capable of working out and doing whatever," he tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
January 14, 2008
The Braves have completed their trade with the A's for center fielder Mark Kotsay. Oakland will receive reliever Joey Devine and minor league pitcher Jamie Richmond in the deal. Kotsay is coming off an injury-plagued 2007 season in which he hit just .214 with one homer in 206 at-bats.
January 12, 2008
Atlanta has agreed in principle to send Joey Devine to the A's in exchange for Mark Kotsay, who is expected to undergo a physical Monday, the Braves official site reports. If Kotsay passes the exam, the trade could be announced later that afternoon.