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Francisco Rodriguez #57 | Pitcher | Los Angeles Angels
Height: 6-0    Weight: 180    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Jan 7, 1982, Caracas,
Contract: Signed through 2008
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December 6, 2005
The L.A. Times reports that the Angels and Francisco Rodriguez have reached an agreement on the closer's participation in winter ball in his native Venezuela. Rodriguez has agreed to pitch no more than three days per week at one inning per appearance and not to pitch on back-to-back days. The Angels have been concerned in the past about how much stress K-Rod puts his arm through in the offseason.
September 22, 2005
Angels manager Mike Scioscia plans to rest Francisco Rodriguez on Thursday after using him four times in the last six days, according to the AP.
September 12, 2005
The Angels have asked Francisco Rodriguez to not play winter ball in his native Venezuela, but the pitcher is hoping his agent can work out an agreement with the team to let him pitch, according to the LA Times. "Maybe they'll let me pitch 10 or 15 innings," said Rodriguez. "I know for sure they don't want me to pitch … but I don't want to sit at home for four months doing nothing."
August 17, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez said the diminished velocity he displayed Monday did not indicate an injury, just an erratic workload, according to the LA Times. His fastball on Monday clocked at 89 to 92 mph, down from his usual 95 mph. "The last 22 games, only three times on the mound? How do you expect the velocity to be there?" he said before Tuesday's game.
July 20, 2005
Angels manager Mike Scioscia doesn't want to burn Francisco Rodriguez out, so he gave the closer Tuesday off to rest, according to the LA Times. "I told [Scioscia], 'I don't want a day off,' but I have to do what he says so I'll just do my regular work," said Rodriguez.
June 14, 2005
After going on the DL earlier in the year with a forearm strain, Francisco Rodriguez told the Angels he would give up pitching winter ball in his native Venezuela, according to the L.A. Times. "It's a good move at this stage of his career because of what his workload in the major leagues will be," manager Mike Scioscia said.
June 1, 2005
In his first game since being activated from the DL, Francisco Rodriguez allowed a run on a hit and three walks on Wednesday night, but he did strike out the side. It was not a save situation because the Angels were up by four runs at the time.
June 1, 2005
The Angels activated Francisco Rodriguez from the disabled list after last night's game, according to the LA Times. He had been out with a strained forearm. "He'll be able to pitch in back-to-back games, but where you get in trouble is when you go four of five, six of eight, seven of nine," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We want to really monitor that."
May 31, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez is expected to come off the disabled list on Wednesday, according to the AP. He's been out with a strained forearm. "We'll monitor how many he goes in a row," manager Mike Scioscia told the AP. "I don't anticipate any problems and hopefully this is something we turn the page on, move forward, and maybe never have to revisit."
May 30, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez, on the DL since May 23 with a strained right forearm, threw a simulated game on Monday, according to the AP. He could return as early as Wednesday.
May 29, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez tested his strained right forearm with a bullpen session on Saturday, according to the LA Times. "He turned his fastball loose and threw some nice, hard breaking balls," pitching coach Bud Black said. "He'll be off [today] and we're still planning for him to pitch a simulated game in Rancho Cucamonga on Monday. If he comes out of that fine, he'll be in Chicago Monday night."
May 28, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez is scheduled to throw in the bullpen on Saturday and pitch in a simulated game on Monday, according to the AP. If he's deemed OK afterward, he will fly to Chicago on Monday night to join the Angels. Rodriguez is on the DL with a strained right forearm.
May 24, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez was surprised to learn that the Angels placed him on the 15-day DL yesterday, according to the LA Times. He said he "felt fine" throwing all of his pitches during Sunday's workout but felt a little tightness in the forearm as he was receiving treatment afterward, so he understands that he was disabled as a precaution. He expects to be at full strength when he's eligible to be activated on May 30.
May 23, 2005
The Angels placed Francisco Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. The move, retroactive to May 15, comes just a day after K-Rod was supposedly cleared to return. Scot Shields should continue to work as the closer for the Angels in K-Rod's absence.
May 22, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez threw at full speed in the bullpen on Sunday, according to the L.A. Times. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that K-Rod could be available on Monday night.
May 22, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez felt no ill effects yesterday after testing his strained forearm with a bullpen session the day before, according to the LA Times. He could be available for today's game.
May 21, 2005
The LA Times reports that Francisco Rodriguez tested his strained right forearm by throwing a bullpen session Friday. If he reports no ill effects Saturday, he could be back in the mix Sunday.
May 19, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez is expected to miss at least the first two games of the Angels weekend series against the Dodgers because of a strained right forearm that has sidelined him since Monday, according to the AP. X-rays taken on his elbow Thursday showed no abnormality.
May 18, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez played catch in the outfield without pain in his forearm on Wednesday, according to the AP. "The swelling is gone totally," Rodriguez said. He will see Angels team physician Dr. Lewis Yocum on Thursday and hopes to pitch this weekend.
May 17, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez is not expected to pitch again until Friday as he recovers from a strained right forearm. Angels manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Rodriguez's arm has responded to treatment and the swelling is done.
May 17, 2005
The Angels officially list Francisco Rodriguez as questionable for tonight's game, but he indicated Monday that he might not throw again until at least Wednesday, according to the LA Times. After undergoing a precautionary MRI on Monday, Rodriguez is set to be re-examined by Angels orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum on Thursday.
May 16, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez has a mild strain of his right forearm and had an MRI on Monday, according to the AP. He will not be available for at least Monday night. "He felt much better today," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He's not concerned, but we're going to err on the side of caution. It should be a matter of days and not weeks." Rodriguez will be re-examined on Thursday in Los Angles by team physician Dr. Lewis Yocum.
April 23, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez blew his first save of the young season Friday and also took the loss for the Angels after allowing three hits and two runs in the ninth inning. K-Rod at least managed to strike out two batters in the process.
April 8, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez was not used on Thursday night because he pitched the previous two nights, throwing 32 pitches in three innings.
March 1, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez dismissed reports that claimed his velocity was down while pitching in the Venezuelan winter league, according to the LA Times. "In the U.S., I'm a lot more pumped up - I don't need to throw in the mid-90s in Venezuela to strike out guys," Rodriguez said. "I was working more on my breaking ball and my location, pitching inside. I wasn't throwing 100%. I was going 90% at the most."
February 17, 2005
Francisco Rodriguez was having visa problems in his native Venezuela on Wednesday and was unable to travel to the US, according to the LA Times. However, the Angels expect his situation will be resolved in time for him to secure his visa today.