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Gary Matthews Jr. #24 | Outfielder | Los Angeles Angels
Height: 6-3    Weight: 225    Throws: R    Bats: S
Born: Aug 25, 1974, San Francisco, CA
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September 30, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. will bat eighth and start in right field in Game 1 of the ALDS, according to the Orange County Register. Vlad Guerrero will DH.
September 28, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI in the Angels 7-0 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.
September 4, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. went 4-for-5 with two doubles while scoring two runs in the Angels 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
July 21, 2008
The Angels are yet to decide whether or not to place Gary Matthews Jr. on the DL after suffering a slight tear in his left knee, according to the LA Times. Manager Mike Sciosca said, "We're going to talk to Dr. Lewis Yocum. We're going to put our heads together and evaluate what Gary can do. Right now, he feels he can contribute at the plate. There's a role for him to play. If his leg allows him, there's a big role."
July 19, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. has a slight tear in his left knee, but at this point there are no plans for surgery or to place him on the disabled list, according to the AP. "The plan now is to continue to treat it and strengthen it," Matthews said. "Sooner or later, hope it gets better; probably a little more aggressive with the treatment. It's a lengthy surgery to have, we don't feel the surgery is completely necessary. If it blows out and becomes detached, you have to have the surgery, no choice."
July 19, 2008
The Angels report outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. has undergone an MRI exam, hoping to clearn worries about the slugger's left knee, according to the LA Times.
July 11, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. is displeased with riding the pine for the last two games, according to the OC Register. Matthews said, "I don't know if any player ever agrees with taking unwanted days off. I do know my numbers should be better than they are." He was also surprised to be called into Mike Sciosca's office on Wednesday, which is when he was told he would be sitting in favor of Juan Rivera.
July 10, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. will be sitting on the bench for the time being, according to the Los Angeles Times. Juan Rivera will continue to start in his place.
July 5, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. might be on the trading block as the Angels look to unload the $33 million he is due in 2009-11, according to MLB.com.
June 10, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. is not in the lineup on Tuesday due to an upset stomach, the Orange County Register reports. He may be available to pinch-hit.
May 25, 2008
The Angels managed just three hits this evening in the 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, leaving outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. as the lone point of positive reflection. Matthews went 1-for-4, hitting his sixth home run of the season to total two RBIs on the day.
May 17, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. returned to the Angels' lineup on Friday, according to the LA Daily News. He returned to his second spot in the order. He was given the day off on Thursday so he could work with hitting coach Mickey Hatcher in the batting cage. Manager Mike Sciosca said, "Mickey said he hit the ball really well. He's just trying to get a feel and hopefully he's taken some steps toward that. Now we'll see if he can carry that into a game." Matthews has been struggling at the plate, which is why he was given the day off to work on his hitting on Thursday.
May 14, 2008
Manager Mike Scioscia isn't ready to pull the plug on Gary Matthews Jr. as his leadoff hitter. The outfielder is struggling at .223 on the year and .212 in May. "Gary hasn't hit his stride yet, but as far as the bats we need to get going, he's the best option to lead off now without taking somebody out of the lineup. We're not at that point right now," Scioscia tells the Los Angeles Times.
May 10, 2008
With just three hits for the entire team on the evening (none resulting in runs), the Angels carry few offensive notes of worth. CF Gary Matthews Jr. went 1-for-2 with two walks on the night.
April 24, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. had three hits and three RBI on Thursday as he boosted his average to .266.
April 23, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. used a strong evening against the Boston Red Sox to reach a career milestone as the Angles put Boston to bed, 6-4. Matthews hit not one but two homers on the evening, both off of Jon Lester, giving him four dingers on the year and 100 home runs for his career.
March 31, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. is ready for opening day, according to MLB.com. He was nursing a sprained right ankle, but stated that the ankle is fine and he is ready to go. He notably had a solid spring training when in action.
March 28, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. said Thursday that his sprained ankle was feeling better and that he expects to take batting practice on Friday, according to the LA Times. "It's feeling significantly better," said Matthews. Hopefully, he'll be over the injury in time for opening day, especially since his bat has been smoking hot (.449 batting average) this spring.
March 25, 2008
Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that Gary Matthews Jr. is questionable for opening day, according to the LA Times. "We'll just have to see; only time will tell," Matthews said. "It depends on how I respond to treatment. It's sore, but I'll have to play through it." Matthews sprained his right ankle during Monday's game.
March 24, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. injured his ankle on Monday, this according to MLB.com. Matthews is being listed as day-to-day though he had to be helped off the field when the injury occurred. This is the same ankle that Matthews injured last year, and with his injury struggles thus far in camp, it's starting to look like he is far from the solid option he was thought to be just a month ago.
March 21, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. left Thursday's game after the third inning with a bruised left gluteus, according to MLB.com. Matthews should be fine. He's hitting .442 this spring.
March 19, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. went 4-for-4 against Oakland on Wednesday, and continues to enjoy a solid spring with a .415 batting average. It was another good day for him, but he remains a fantasy risk due to concerns about his knee.
March 15, 2008
Gary Matthews Jr. hit his first homer of the spring against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, which was notably the only run surrendered by Randy Johnson. It was a good day for Matthews, but he remains a risk heading into the new season due to concerns about his knee.
February 17, 2008
Gary Matthews admits to MLB.com that his left knee is "not 100 percent" at this point. He opted for rest over surgery this winter. "He's got some pretty deep inflammation in there that was bothering him during the season," manager Mike Scoscia explains. "We're going to monitor him to get Gary where he needs to be on Opening Day. We're going to work him slowly until he gets his legs under him." Matthews' numbers declined sharply over the second half in 2007, and his knee was part of the problem. This news gives us reason to worry about his 2008 projections.