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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Nov 16, 1975, Barahona, Contract: Signed through 2010 |
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| December 5, 2006 Julio Lugo has agreed to a four-year, $36 million contract with the Red Sox, according to the AP. The deal is pending a physical. Lugo will play shortstop and could be a candidate for one of the top two spots in the batting order. |
| December 3, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that the Mets have made an offer to Julio Lugo. The Cubs and Red Sox also are expected to make bids on Lugo, who is a free agent this offseason. Lugo hit a combined .278 with 12 homers, 37 RBI and 24 steals in 435 at-bats with the Dodgers and Devil Rays last season. |
| November 28, 2006 The Red Sox are apparently fading from the lead pack of suitors for Julio Lugo, according to the Boston Herald. The Mets and Dodgers are believed to be Lugo's most aggressive suitors right now. |
| November 21, 2006 The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox still view Julio Lugo has their top shortstop target. Lugo is reportedly eyeing a 4-year deal worth around $32 million. |
| November 14, 2006 The Blue Jays are interested in free agent Julio Lugo, but the shortstop is reportedly looking for a four-year deal worth $32 million, which is more than the team wants to pay, according to the Toronto Sun. "We'll just have to see what the final figures are," Ricciardi said. "We know what we can afford and if the bidding gets too high, then we'll go to Plan B. But right now things are up in the air and I don't know where we're going to land. We'll just have to wait and see how things play out." The Red Sox also have interest in Lugo. |
| October 10, 2006 Julio Lugo said that he would like to play for the Blue Jays next season, according to the Globe and Mail. "I heard they really tried to get me at the trade deadline, and I hope they come at me hard," said Lugo. "I've always liked that city [Toronto] and I like playing in that ballpark. I love that place." Lugo is a free agent and has expressed an interest in finding a spot where he can play shortstop full time. |
| September 24, 2006 With Nomar Garciaparra and Jeff Kent expected to play every game down the stretch so long as the Dodgers are still in the playoff hunt, Julio Lugo will probably be looking at a reduced role in the final week. Lugo went 0-for-1 off the bench Saturday and is hitting just .217 since joining the Dodgers, with no home runs and a puny .264 slugging percentage over 129 at-bats. He's also in a 9-for-49 funk this month. |
| September 22, 2006 Lugo went 0-for-4 Thursday and is hitting just .217 since joining the Dodgers. He's also in a 1-for-16 slump over the last week, which could impact his playing time down the stretch. |
| August 15, 2006 Julio Lugo started his second straight game in the outfield and his fourth straight game overall on Monday, this time in left field. Lugo will need to continue to see action in the outfield if he's going to be anything close to a full-time player now that Jeff Kent and Nomar Garciaparra are back. |
| August 7, 2006 The LA Times reports that Julio Lugo plans to file for free agency during the offseason and sign with a team willing to let him play shortstop. The Dodgers acquired him from the Devil Rays at the trade deadline, but they already have Rafael Furcal at short. |
| August 4, 2006 When Jeff Kent returns from the DL, Julio Lugo may be used in a super-utility role, according to the LA Times. Lugo, who is hitting .303 with 12 homers and 19 stolen bases on the year, is a shortstop by trade, but he has also played second and briefly at all three outfield positions in his career. |
| July 31, 2006 The Dodgers have acquired Julio Lugo from the Devil Rays in exchange for top prospect Joel Guzman and minor-leaguer Sergio Pedroza, according to ESPN. Lugo will play second base for the Dodgers. What will happen if and when Jeff Kent and Nomar Garciaparra return is anyone's guess. |
| July 29, 2006 The contract negotations between the Devil Rays and Julio Lugo are nearing a conclusion, according to the Tampa Tribune. "We have two schools of thought, and Julio and I are going to discuss it a little bit more [today] and I'm going to give executive vice president Andrew (Friedman) a call," said agent Dan Lozano. "Right now we're trying to figure out which school of thought we're leaning toward." The Rays reportedly made an offer to Lugo on Thursday, but terms of the offer aren't known. Lugo is seeking a contract worth somewhere around $8 million annually for four or five years. |
| July 28, 2006 The Devil Rays made Julio Lugo a contract extension offer on Thursday, according to the Tampa Tribune. "We have received an offer," said agent Dan Lozano. "We're still in the process of digesting it and going over it with Julio. We expect to get back to the Devil Rays [today]." Lugo is apparently seeking a contract in the realm of five years, $40 million. Recently, he's been involved in trade rumors with the Blue Jays, Red Sox and Mets. |
| July 27, 2006 The Devil Rays are planning on offering Julio Lugo a long-term contract, according to the Tampa Tribune. However, the two sides may butt heads on the length of the deal. Lugo reportedly wanted a five-year deal worth $40 million, while the Devil Rays may only be able to afford a three-year contract worth just under $8 million per year. |
| July 26, 2006 Julio Lugo was back in the lineup on Wednesday after missing the previous three games with a bruised right middle finger, according to the AP. He went 1-for-4. |
| July 26, 2006 Four teams, including the Blue Jays, Mets and Red Sox, have inquired about the availability of Julio Lugo, according to the Tampa Tribune. The Blue Jays appear to be the favorite to acquire Lugo's services, but talks have stalled because they have failed to include Dustin McGowan, Shaun Marcum or Brandon League in the discussion. Lugo, who has missed three straight games with a finger injury, is expected to be back in the lineup today. |
| July 25, 2006 Julio Lugo was out of the lineup for the third straight game Tuesday with a finger injury, according to the AP. However, he is expected to be back in the lineup on Wednesday. |
| July 25, 2006 It's uncertain if Julio Lugo, who has missed two games with a finger injury, will be able to return to action tonight, according to the Tampa Tribune. "Just day-to-day. See how it feels [today] and go from there," Lugo said. "I didn't know if I was going to do good just to be in there." Lugo suffered the injury on Saturday during batting practice. |
| July 24, 2006 Julio Lugo was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday night due to a bruised fingertip on his right hand, according to the AP. He suffered the injury on Saturday while taking batting practice. It's not known when he'll be ready to return to action. |
| July 23, 2006 Julio Lugo was given what was said to be a routine day off on Sunday, which was a little odd since he was also taken out of Saturday night's game after hitting two home runs. |
| May 10, 2006 Julio Lugo did not start on Wednesday because manager Joe Maddon wanted to be cautious with the shortstop, who had started five straight games since returning from the DL. Tomas Perez got the start at shortstop. Lugo entered the game in the ninth inning as a defensive replacement. |
| May 5, 2006 The Devil Rays activated Julio Lugo from the DL Friday, according to the AP. Lugo has been out since opening day with an abdominal strain. |
| May 5, 2006 Julio Lugo will be activated from the DL today and is expected to be in the lineup tonight, according to the Tampa Tribune. Lugo, who has been playing in extended spring training games, was out with an abdominal strain. |
| May 3, 2006 If Julio Lugo can get through an extended spring training game Thursday without any problems, he could rejoin the team for the weekend series against Oakland, according to the AP. Lugo has been out since opening day with an abdominal strain. |
| May 1, 2006 Julio Lugo played in an extended spring training game on Monday as part of his rehab for an abdominal strain, according to the AP. He could return to the team on Friday. |
| April 29, 2006 Julio Lugo said yesterday that his abdominal strain has felt good enough to run and take grounders lately, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He's expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week and come off the DL later in the week. |
| April 22, 2006 Citing speculation of Daniel Van Durme, chairman of the department of family medicine and rural health at Florida State University, the St. Petersburg Times reports that Julio Lugo may remain sidelined for another three weeks. Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said Lugo has a strained intercostal muscle on his left side between his ribs. Van Durme said it can take up to six weeks for such an injury to heal. |
| April 21, 2006 The recovery of Julio Lugo from his abdominal strain is taking a little longer than expected, according to the Tampa Tribune. "He is kind of status quo," manager Joe Maddon said of Lugo. "Those things every guy I know who's had one never gets well quickly. They think they're all right and then they sneeze or laugh or cough hard, they feel it. It's just one of those things you have to be patient with." |
| April 19, 2006 Julio Lugo, who is on the DL with an abdominal strain, didn't travel with the Devil Rays to Boston, according to the Tampa Tribune. He is expected to return to action in about 10 days. |
| April 16, 2006 The AP reports that Julio Lugo could play in extended spring training games later this week. Lugo hopes to rejoin the Devil Rays during the series against the Yankees that begins on April 25. |
| April 15, 2006 Julio Lugo, who is out with an abdominal strain, might not be ready to be activated from the DL when eligible next Wednesday, according to the AP. "I don't know if it's going to happen on the exact date, but it may be soon after that," said Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon. |
| April 11, 2006 Julio Lugo, who is on the DL with an abdominal strain, is confident that he'll be able to return to action on April 19, the first day he is eligible, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He was placed on the disabled list last Thursday. |
| April 6, 2006 The Devil Rays placed Julio Lugo on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with an abdominal strain, according to the AP. The move is retroactive to April 4. |
| April 6, 2006 The St. Petersburg Times reports that Julio Lugo appears headed to the disabled list due to his strained abdominal muscle. Manager Joe Maddon said a decision will be made today. "I know when I cough it hurts," Lugo said. "They told me that's not a good sign." Nick Green likely will get the bulk of work at shortstop with Ty Wigginton the backup. |
| April 5, 2006 Julio Lugo reported improvement in his strained abdominal muscle Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He'll be a game-time decision today, though with predicted temperatures in the 40s, more than likely Nick Green will start in place of Lugo. |
| April 3, 2006 Julio Lugo left in the third inning on Monday with a strained abdominal muscle, according to the AP. He is scheduled to undergo treatment on Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day. |
| March 9, 2006 Julio Lugo injured his right knee while sliding into second base on Thursday against Atlanta, according to the AP. He stated that he would be ready to play on Friday against the Blue Jays. "I was just being careful by coming out," Lugo said. "I need to work on my sliding." |
| March 3, 2006 Julio Lugo, who was in the Dominican Republic the past three days taking care of a personal matter, is expected to return in time for today's game, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
| March 1, 2006 The St. Petersburg Times reports that Julio Lugo is away from the Devil Rays due to a family matter and may not be back until at least Thursday. |