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Lyle Overbay #17 | First Baseman | Toronto Blue Jays
Height: 6-2    Weight: 227    Throws: L    Bats: L
Born: Jan 28, 1977, Centralia, WA
Contract: Signed through 2010
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November 5, 2008
The Blue Jays would reportedly like to deal Lyle Overbay to the Mariners, and are willing to eat some of his salary, according to the Seattle Times.
September 21, 2008
Lyle Overbay had some mild discomfort in his right hand that led to him being removed from the Jays game on Sunday, according to the Blue Jays Official Website. "Lyle's hand is a little sore, but it's nothing serious," manager Cito Gaston said. "He can probably play on Tuesday. It's a little weak. It's nothing big -- it's just a little weak.
September 9, 2008
Lyle Overbay went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
September 6, 2008
Lyle Overbay hit two solo home runs off of Rays' starter James Shields in Saturday's 7-4 extra-inning victory. He now has 14 home runs on the season.
August 31, 2008
Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay simply cannot hit the team's opposing pitcher for Sunday's game, Andy Pettitte. Overbay is 2-for-24 (.083) in his career off the Yankees lefty.
August 22, 2008
First baseman Lyle Overbay couldn't help Toronto beat the Red Sox, but he gave a solid effort, as he picked up two hits, including his tenth home run.
August 14, 2008
Lyle Overbay went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and registered the Jays' lone RBI in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers.
July 30, 2008
Lyle Overbay went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Rays.
July 24, 2008
Lyle Overbay went 3-for-8 with three RBI in Thursday's doubleheader in Baltimore. He has a tidy nine game hitting streak going.
July 24, 2008
Lyle Overbay was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored on Thursday against the Orioles. It was his eighth straight game with a hit.
May 31, 2008
Lyle Overbay went 3-for-5 with three RBI, and crushed two homers in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels.
May 22, 2008
The Toronto Blue Jays put a hard-fought 4-3 win on the LA Angels this evening, an effort led by first baseman Lyle Overbay . Overbay went 2-for-3 with a walk at the dish with his ninth double and third home run of the season.
May 18, 2008
Lyle Overbay had a pinch hit, three run homer for the Jays to lead the squad to a 6-5 victory over the Phillies.
May 6, 2008
Lyle Overbay went 2-for-2 with a double, one walk, and two RBI against the Rays on Tuesday. It was his first multi-hit effort in 10 games and just his five extra-base hit of the year.
April 23, 2008
Toronto 1B Lyle Overbay is out of action for the Blue Jays as they face the Tampa Bay Rays this evening, according to the Toronto Star.
April 18, 2008
Lyle Overbay right hand is no longer an injury concern, but he is still being held out of the Jays lineup on Friday night as the team is facing left-hander Kenny Rogers, this according to MLB.com. "He's been scuffling a little bit," manager John Gibbons acknowledged. "He's just pulling off the ball. He's got to stay on it and take it to left-center field. He's coming off it just enough where he's cutting across the ball and it's keeping him from driving the ball."
February 26, 2008
Lyle Overbay said he should know soon whether his right hand, which was broken last June, is completely healed, according to the AP. "I think these next 2-3 weeks will tell," Overbay said Tuesday. "With the vibration it might flare up a bit, but that is expected. My strength is there, so it’s just a matter of making sure it doesn’t flare up too much." So far, he's had no problems with his hand, though he has missed the past couple of days of camp due to a stomach ailment.
February 23, 2008
Lyle Overbay tested his recovering right hand on Saturday, and according to the positive results, all systems are a go for the spring training schedule. According to the team website, it has been nothing but good news on the Overbay front. "I don't see anything. He looks like the old guy," skipper John Gibbons said after Saturday's practice session. Overbay's 2006 campaign is what the Jays need if the team is to compete in a tough AL East. The lefty hit .312 with 22 home runs, 46 doubles and 92 RBIs over 157 games.