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Willy Aybar #16 | Third Baseman | Tampa Bay Rays
Height: 5-11    Weight: 175    Throws: R    Bats: S
Born: Mar 9, 1983, Bani,
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October 24, 2008
Willy Aybar and Cliff Floyd will likely be on the bench for the next three World Series games with the series moving to the home of the Phillies which will eliminate the use of the DH, according to MLB.com.
October 19, 2008
Willy Aybar was 2-for-3 with a double, home run, two runs scored and an RBI in Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory over Boston.
October 19, 2008
Switch-hitting DH Willy Aybar will be in the Rays' lineup for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday night against the Red Sox, according to MLB.com.
October 14, 2008
DH Willy Aybar was 4-for-5 with five RBI as the Rays won 13-4 in Boston on Tuesday night. He hit three singles to go with his third inning home run.
October 3, 2008
Starting in place of first baseman Carlos Pena, Willy Aybar went 2-for-3 with a run and a sacrafice bunt on Friday.
September 17, 2008
Willy Aybar hit his 10th home run of the season off of Boston starter Tim Wakefield in the first inning and never looked back. He finished the night 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored.
September 4, 2008
On the day that it was announced that Evan Longoria's comeback had slowed a bit, Willy Aybar had two hits, including his ninth home run, and three RBI for the Rays.
August 28, 2008
Willy Aybar had three hits including his eighth home run of the year in the Rays 3-2 victory over the Jays.
August 18, 2008
Willy Aybar had three hits and scored two runs in the Rays' 6-4 win over the Angels Monday.
June 11, 2008
Cliff Floyd was absent from the Rays' starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game Tuesday, and Willy Aybar once again got the start. Floyd told the Tampa Tribune that he isn't 100 percent but was "feeling good enough" to start. The Rays manager Joe Maddon has decided to keep his veteran slugger on the bench and ride the hot hand of Aybar.
May 29, 2008
Infielder Willy Aybar has been activated from the DL, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He will cover the roster spot for closer Troy Percival, who was placed on the DL with his left hamstring strain.
May 28, 2008
Willy Aybar played second base for Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and will do so again on Wednesday. The infielder could be ready to come off the DL as soon as Thursday, the Tampa Tribune reports. Aybar has been out since early April due to a strained left hamstring.
May 24, 2008
Willy Aybar is close to being able to return to action for the Rays, according to MLB.com. He has missed 40 games with a strained left hamstring. "He played [Friday] night, batted fourth for Durham ... [and] he's doing well," manager Joe Maddon said. "So he's moving along well. He's starting to run better. He's starting to field better. Now is a good time to get him to play a couple of games in a row to see how that happens. He's playing again [Saturday night]. I think the plan is three games in a row, then see what he looks like."
April 29, 2008
Willy Aybar, who is recovering from a left hamstring strain, said he expects to start playing in games in a week, according to MLB.com.
April 12, 2008
Willy Aybar has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his hamstring ailment, according to the AP. His injury freed up a roster spot for future Star Evan Longoria.
April 11, 2008
Manager Maddon stated that Willy Aybar will not likely start at third base against Baltimore tonight, according to MLB.com. Utility man Eric Hinske replaced Aybar at third in the Rays' last game, and he notably belted his second homer of the season. Aybar is battling hamstring tightness, but could be available as a pinch-hitter.
April 10, 2008
Willy Aybar is out of the Rays' lineup today, according to the Tampa Tribune. He is battling hamstring tightness and Eric Hinske takes his place at third base.
April 9, 2008
Tampa Bay third bagger Willy Aybar enjoyed his first multi-hit performance of the season, going 3-for-4 with two doubles in the 1-7 loss to Seattle. Aybar was the lone offensive note of joy for the Rays on the evening and has raised his seasonal batting average to .294.
March 28, 2008
Manager Joe Maddon said he still expects Willy Aybar to start on opening day, but he admitted that Joel Guzman could get the nod, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Aybar was 1-for-2 with two walks in a minor league game Thursday, as he continues to work his way back from a sore left hamstring.
March 27, 2008
Willy Aybar was "still not ready" to take part in Thursday's spring game because of a sore left hamstring, notes the St. Petersburg Times. Rays skipper Joe Maddon told the media on Thursday morning that he expects Aybar to be ready opening day. "I still believe he's going to be fine to play in that game. I'm not hearing anything that leads me to believe that he won't be." The staff wants Aybar, who is 8-for-28 this spring, to sneak in some at-bats before the opener. He will start at third base if he's healthy.
March 26, 2008
Willy Aybar remains out of the lineup due to a sore hamstring, according to the Tampa Tribune. Aybar may still be able to start at third base on opening day. He'll hold down the role until the Rays listen to reason and call up Evan Longoria.
March 3, 2008
Willy Aybar's two-run double in Monday's game against Detrot helped his cause for earning the starting third base gig in Tampa. Aybar was 2-3 with two RBI on the day raising his spring average to .300. Aybar is battling with would-be rookie Evan Longoria for the starting role at third.
February 26, 2008
Willy Aybar and Joel Guzman are expected to arrive in Rays camp Wednesday after being stuck in the Dominican Republic because of visa issues, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Both players will provide competition this spring at third base for top prospect Evan Longoria. Aybar didn't play in Atlanta last year while dealing with numerous off-the-field issues. He would be worth a late-round AL-only pick if he starts the year at third.
February 6, 2008
Willy Aybar was released from jail in the Dominican Republic Wednesday after his wife dropped a domestic violence complaint against him, the Tampa Tribune reports. According to an ESPN story, the Rays sent a letter of support to the authorities in Bani, saying they would put Aybar in a special program to improve his behavior. “I know that if I focus, I can get to be a great baseball player,” Aybar told ESPN, “but I also want to be a good father, husband and citizen.” Aybar, who was acquired from the Braves last month, expects to compete for playing time at third base with stud prospect Evan Longoria in spring training.
February 4, 2008
Willy Aybar, who hopes to battle for playing time in the Rays IF this season, is apparently being held on charges of domestic violence in the Dominican Republic. "Aybar is in jail since last week, and he could spend at least three more months in jail if he is convicted of domestic violence," said Jesus Fernandez Velez, the prosecutor in the case. If this estimate is true, Aybar would be extremely doubtful to play with the big league club before May at the earliest, which would give rookie Evan Longoria a possible shot at beginning the year in the majors.
January 18, 2008
The Braves traded Willy Aybar and minor league infielder Chase Fontaine to Tampa Bay Thursday in exchange for left-hander Jeff Ridgeway, according to the AP. Aybar, who batted .280 with four homers and 30 RBI in 79 games last year before undergoing season-ending hand surgery, will give Tampa some depth at third base in case rookie Evan Longoria struggles at the outset of the season.