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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 212
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Jun 27, 1970, Fullerton, CA Contract: Signed through 2008. |
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| November 15, 2006 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Jim Edmonds will undergo arthroscopic surgery today to repair his ailing right shoulder. Edmonds will have bone shaved from near the arthritic joint of his shoulder blade and collarbone but should be fine for spring training. Five days ago, he inked a two-year, $19 million with the Cardinals, so they obviously aren't too worried about it. |
| November 10, 2006 The Cardinals re-signed Jim Edmonds to a two-year deal Friday, according to the AP. The deal will pay him between $18 million and $19 million. "We couldn't be more pleased to have this extension worked out with Jim," Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty said. "Jim is one of the true leaders for our team both on and off the field, and it's not just coincidence that he has been such a big part in creating and maintaining a winning attitude ever since his arrival in 2000." Edmonds hit .257 with 19 homers and 70 RBI in 2006. |
| November 9, 2006 Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Cardinals are close to re-signing Jim Edmonds to a two-year deal. Edmonds' annual salary is expected to be comparable to the $10 million that he would receive if the Cardinals would've picked up his option for next year. Edmonds hit .257 with 19 homers and 70 RBI in an injury-filled 2006 season. |
| November 2, 2006 Jim Edmonds filed for free agency on Thursday, according to the AP. The Cardinals currently hold a $10 million option with a $3 million buyout on Edmonds, although the team has indicated that they hope to re-sign the slugger at a lower salary. |
| October 7, 2006 Jim Edmonds confirmed that he will undergo surgery within two days of the Cardinals' final game this postseason, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The procedure will shave a bone from near the joint. |
| October 2, 2006 Jim Edmonds injured his left foot on Friday and was held out of the lineup Sunday as a result, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He had just recently returned from post-concussion syndrome. It appears he should be all right for the postseason. |
| September 30, 2006 Jim Edmonds started for the first time in three games on Saturday and was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before being replaced by pinch hitter Juan Encarnacion, who was intentionally walked, in the eighth, according to the AP. Edmonds, who missed a month due to post-concussion syndrome, sat against left-handed starters the first two games of the series. |
| September 26, 2006 Jim Edmonds, who has been dealing with post-concussion syndrome, will return to the starting lineup tonight against the Padres, according to the AP. Edmonds had his first at-bat since August 26 on Monday night, and he responded with a pinch-hit, three-run homer. He is batting sixth tonight. |
| September 25, 2006 Jim Edmonds hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer Monday in his first at-bat since August 26. Edmonds has been dealing with post-concussion syndrome. The Cardinals have not said when they will insert Edmonds back into the lineup, but he sounds like he's ready to go. "I'm ready to play, that's what I've been told," Edmonds said before Monday's game. "I'm here to do what needs to be done." |
| September 25, 2006 The Cardinals had hoped to have Jim Edmonds back with the team and available for pinch-hitting duties over the weekend, but Edmonds still is dealing with problems related to post-concussion syndrome, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "All I know is, by my count, there have been at least four pinch-hit opportunities in the last three days," manager Tony La Russa said before Sunday's game. "And all the games were tight. It's disappointing he's not here." |
| September 23, 2006 Jim Edmonds hopes to rejoin the Cardinals today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It's possible that he could sub in as a defensive replacement or pinch-hitter this weekend. Edmonds has been out with post-concussion syndrome. |
| September 17, 2006 Jim Edmonds will not travel with the Cardinals for their road trip this week, according to the team's website. Edmonds is still out indefinitely because of post-concussion syndrome. |
| September 12, 2006 Jim Edmonds, recovering from post-concussion syndrome, went through a full round of batting practice and spent some time in the field Monday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I haven't really done a whole lot, so it will be interesting to see," Edmonds said. "We'll see how it goes. I felt a little funny when I was working out. There's a lot of anxiety right now, trying to fix this instantly." Edmonds' return date is still very much up in the air. |
| September 3, 2006 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Jim Edmonds will not travel with the Cardinals on their upcoming seven-game road trip. He continues to be sidelined by post concussion syndrome, dealing with headaches, dizziness and blurred vision. |
| September 1, 2006 Jim Edmonds was out of the lineup for the 11th time in 12 games on Friday due to post-concussion syndrome, according to the AP. He reported no improvement, so there's still no timetable for his return. |
| August 30, 2006 Jim Edmonds reported no improvement in his post-concussion syndrome Wednesday and said he became ill after taking batting practice, according to the AP. There's still no timetable for his return, and it's possible that he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season. |
| August 29, 2006 Jim Edmonds was out of the Cardinals lineup again Tuesday, giving him one start in two weeks due to post-concussion syndrome, and he doesn't know when he'll be ready to play again, according to the AP. Edmonds underwent a battery of medical tests in mid-August after leaving a game with blurred vision and dizziness. He said another trip to the doctor on Monday, a day off for the team, provided no answers. "They've basically told me to do what I can do until we figure out what's going on," Edmonds said. "All I know is some days it's good and some days it's terrible." |
| August 25, 2006 Jim Edmonds's return to the lineup Friday didn't go well, as he struck out four times. Edmonds hadn't started since Aug. 15 because of post-concussion syndrome. |
| August 25, 2006 Manager Tony La Russa said he expects to put Jim Edmonds in the lineup tonight, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Edmonds, recovering from post-concussion syndrome, has not started since Aug. 15. "If I didn't feel he could play nine innings, I wouldnt start him," La Russa said. "I'd make him a part-time player, a bench player" |
| August 24, 2006 Jim Edmonds told Cardinals manager Tony La Russa that he was ready to return on Tuesday, but La Russa opted not to start him then or yesterday. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Edmonds could return today, although the Cardinals are facing lefty Dave Williams. "Not sure his first game back (should be against a lefty)," La Russa said. "But it's possible he'll start." |
| August 22, 2006 Jim Edmonds was out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to the AP. Edmonds, who has been suffering from post-concussion syndrome, has not started in a week. |
| August 21, 2006 Jim Edmonds had a negative reaction to making two plate appearances and playing two innings in the field on Saturday, so he was held out of the lineup on Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He's still recovering from post-concussion syndrome, and it's not clear when he'll start a game. |
| August 19, 2006 Jim Edmonds did some pregame work on Friday for the first time since leaving Tuesday's game with dizziness and blurred vision, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He didn't play Friday, but manager Tony La Russa was optimistic that Edmonds could get back in the mix on Saturday. |
| August 18, 2006 Jim Edmonds could return to action this weekend against the Cubs, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "He actually was improved today," trainer Barry Weinberg said. "He felt better. He was actually talking about playing over the weekend. We just have to judge each day by his symptoms." |
| August 17, 2006 Still suffering from post-concussion syndrome, Jim Edmonds missed Thursday's game, according to the AP. Edmonds was forced to leave Wednesday's game after the fourth inning, but couldn't even remember when he was subbed out. |
| August 16, 2006 Joe Strauss from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Jim Edmonds is dealing with post-concussion syndrome and possibly some other ailment. Edmonds left Tuesday's game after four innings due to dizziness, but today, he apparently couldn't remember when he left the game - he thought it was in the second or third inning. He was not in the starting lineup tonight against the Reds, and it's uncertain when he'll be ready to return to action. |
| August 15, 2006 Jim Edmonds left Tuesday night's game after four innings because of dizziness and was taken to a hospital for an MRI exam, according to the AP. He took the field and warmed up before the fifth inning started, then needed attention from trainer Barry Weinberg and manager Tony La Russa before walking off. "Anytime you deal with a head injury there's a lot of unknowns," trainer Barry Weinberg said. "That's why you want to get all the data and the information first before you make any guesses as to what it is." |
| July 6, 2006 Since returning to the lineup after sustaining a concussion, Jim Edmonds has only started one out of three games when a lefthander is on the mound, according to the Cardinals website. The one game that he did start was the second of two days when St. Louis faced back-to-back southpaws. |
| June 28, 2006 Manager Tony La Russa hit Jim Edmonds in the second spot in the order on Wednesday, according to the AP. Edmonds has spoken up before, saying he doesn't like hitting there. "Nobody's going to deny that hitting second between David (Eckstein) and Albert is tied for first with the best spots in major league baseball," said La Russa. "It's not like I'm messing with something that's really working for him, and maybe this will help him get hot." It is unknown how long this change will last. |
| June 27, 2006 Manager Tony La Russa gave Jim Edmonds the day off on Monday because he didn't like what he was seeing from Edmonds at the plate on Sunday, according to the Cardinals website. "Looking at him [Sunday], he had some strange at-bats that were not like him," La Russa said on Monday afternoon. "I didn't want to push him today, and we didn't have to. Although, he said he's ready to go." La Russa's decision was purely a baseball one. It had nothing to do with any potential set backs from Edmonds' recent concussion. |
| June 25, 2006 Jim Edmonds returned to the lineup Sunday after missing three games with a slight concussion, according to the AP. He was 0-for-3 at the plate. |
| June 23, 2006 Jim Edmonds was a late scratch from Friday's game because he was still having problems with a concussion that he sustained on Wednesday, according to the AP. He is listed as day-to-day. |
| June 22, 2006 Jim Edmonds sat out Thursday's game against the White Sox, one day after suffering a slight concussion after hitting his head on the ground following an attempted catch at the wall. Manager Tony La Russa said that Edmonds was originally supposed to be in the lineup but he felt lightheaded after taking batting practice. He is considered day-to-day. |
| June 21, 2006 Jim Edmonds left Wednesday night's game against the White Sox with a slight concussion after crashing into the wall trying to rob Joe Crede of a home run leading off the third inning, according to the AP. Edmonds raced to his right, leaped and smacked against the fence as the ball went into the stands. He stayed down for a few minutes, then walked off the field under his own power. |
| June 4, 2006 Jim Edmonds unexpectedly returned from his lower abdominal strain and started at first base for the Cardinals on Sunday in place of the injured Albert Pujols. Edmonds was 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. It was his second appearance of the season at first base. He was originally headed for the disabled list, but it now appears that he'll try to tough it out, play first base and take it easy on the bases, as the injury does not affect him at the plate. |
| June 3, 2006 Jim Edmonds is not expected to be available at all this weekend, and it appears he likely will end up on the disabled list eventually, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate lower-abdominal strain, he was told by a specialist that the injury could worsen if not addressed. Edmonds probably will go on the DL when Chris Carpenter is activated, likely Tuesday, barring an unexpected improvement in Edmonds' condition. |
| June 2, 2006 The Cardinals are delaying making a move with Jim Edmonds, who hasn't started in a week due to what the team described as a mild to moderate abdominal strain, according to the AP. "We're going to hold off on a decision for a day or so," trainer Barry Weinberg said. "We need to see how he feels. It has been confirmed that Edmonds is not dealing with a sports hernia. |
| June 1, 2006 Manager Tony La Russa expects Jim Edmonds to be placed on the DL Friday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "If he's unavailable, we can't keep playing short," La Russa said. "That's not smart. We'll probably make a move for an outfielder." The most likely candidate to replace Edmonds on the roster would seem to be Skip Schumaker. |
| May 31, 2006 Jim Edmonds missed his fifth straight start on Wednesday with a lower abdominal injury, according to the AP. A specialist diagnosed Edmonds' injury as a mild to moderate abdominal wall strain, and the team said he would be re-evaluated on Friday. Edmonds is day-to-day and the Cardinals are going to wait until Friday, after a day off on Thursday, to consider placing him on the 15-day disabled list. |
| May 31, 2006 Jim Edmonds had an MRI taken of his ailing abdominal region yesterday, but the Cardinals will wait until the MRI is examined by a sports hernia specialist tonight before announcing any results, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It's possible that he has a sports hernia or a partially torn muscle in that area. |
| May 30, 2006 Jim Edmonds is scheduled to undergo an MRI today on his lower abdomen, according to the AP. The MRI will reveal if he has a sports hernia or a partial tear of some muscle tissue in his lower abdomen. If Edmonds is diagnosed with either of those injuries, he may have to consider surgery. |
| May 29, 2006 Jim Edmonds missed his third straight game on Monday with a lower abdomen injury, according to the AP. He said he would undergo tests for a possible sports hernia on Tuesday. |
| May 29, 2006 Jim Edmonds missed his second straight game yesterday due to swelling and discomfort in his lower abdomen, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He thought he might be suffering from a hernia, but trainers believe he has swollen lymph nodes in the region. More should be known after he's examined today. |
| May 28, 2006 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Jim Edmonds was a last-minute scratch Saturday due to a groin condition. "It's just irritated," said Edmonds. "I played a couple days with it, but it began bothering me more and more. It hurts to run. It just kind of aches." Although Edmonds said it hurt enough that he thought he might have a hernia, manager Tony La Russa said the outfielder is day-to-day. |
| May 27, 2006 Jim Edmonds was a late scratch on Saturday because of a stomach ailment, according to the AP. Edmonds is currently mired in a 3-for-28 slump. |
| April 24, 2006 Jim Edmonds was moved up to the second spot in the lineup on Monday. Manager Tony La Russa told the AP that batting Edmonds second against left-hander Oliver Perez was a "one-day thing. It's a good spot for him, with Albert Pujols behind him." Edmonds entered the game batting only .185 but with three homers and 12 RBI. |
| April 19, 2006 Jim Edmonds hit a home run and drove in three runs in his return to the Cardinals' starting lineup Wednesday. Edmonds didn't start the previous four games after getting a cortisone shot last Friday for his ailing shoulder. |
| April 19, 2006 Jim Edmonds is expected back in the lineup Wednesday after not starting the last four games because of a cortisone injection for his shoulder, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| April 18, 2006 Jim Edmonds pinch hit in the Cardinals loss Tuesday. He has not started the previous three games after receiving a cortisone shot in his ailing shoulder, but he might be in Wednesday's starting lineup. |
| April 18, 2006 Jim Edmonds indicated on Monday that he may be able to play in Wednesday's game, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was expected to miss the Cardinals' entire three-game series with the Pirates, but his right shoulder is starting to feel better following a cortisone shot last Friday. |
| April 17, 2006 Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said he doesn't expect Jim Edmonds to take part in the three-game series that begins today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Edmonds, who received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder Friday, should be ready for the next series. |
| April 16, 2006 After receiving a cortisone shot in his ailing right shoulder Friday and missing Saturday's game, Jim Edmonds is unlikely to return to action on Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| April 15, 2006 Jim Edmonds, who has struggled offensively and defensively in the early season, was out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds after receiving a cortisone shot for an aching right shoulder, according to the AP. Manager Tony La Russa said the shot was administered after Friday night's 1-0 loss. "It's been sore and there's a little inflammation," La Russa said. "We'll see how long it takes to improve." Trainer Barry Weinberg said an MRI exam showed that the injury was an inflamed joint. Edmonds banged the shoulder into the wall attempting to make a catch earlier this week. |
| March 29, 2006 Jim Edmonds missed his second consecutive game Wednesday with a bruised left heel. He's expected back in action Thursday, according to the AP. |
| March 24, 2006 Jim Edmonds stated on Thursday that his numb right forearm, which is being caused by elbow inflammation, shouldn't affect his play, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "If the worst I have is a numb forearm, I'm doing OK," Edmonds said. "That's why I'm not concerned. It's not going to bother me too much. ... They said the inflammation is around the nerve, so it's kind of cutting the nerve off. This whole area (has no feeling) there; it's a weird feeling. Never had it before." |
| March 23, 2006 Jim Edmonds underwent an MRI Wednesday to determine the source of pain above his right elbow and numbness in his right forearm and hand, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "It's been bothering me since before I got down here," said Edmonds. "It's actually gotten better than it was, but it hasn't gone away." The results are not yet known. Edmonds was in the lineup for the Cards on Thursday and went 2-for-3 with an RBI. |
| March 12, 2006 Jim Edmonds made his spring debut Saturday, going 2-for-2. He's recovering from a bone bruise in his right foot, as well as a strained calf muscle. |
| March 6, 2006 Jim Edmonds continues to recover from a bone bruise to his right foot, which he suffered before he arrived at camp, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Edmonds said little about how he suffered the injury except to say he inadvertently kicked an object. Edmonds will continue taking batting practice and participating in some outfield drills. "I don't plan on taking many off days after I get back, put it that way," Edmonds said. "But I don't expect to have to play nine innings soon." |
| March 2, 2006 Jim Edmonds is having a hard time running due to a bruised foot, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The injury could keep him out of the first week of exhibition games. |