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| Height: 5-10
Weight: 188
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Dec 21, 1977, Hollywood, CA Contract: Signed through 2009 with club option for 2010. |
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| December 28, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is progressing favorably from the lingering shoulder injury that spoiled his 2008 campaign, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| December 8, 2008 Freddy Sanchez could be phased out of Pittsburgh as the club has been very pleased with minor league prospect (Double-A Altoona) Shelby Ford and believe he may be their second baseman of the future, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| November 29, 2008 The Pirates have been getting a lot of interest regarding second baseman Freddy Sanchez, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| September 21, 2008 Freddy Sanchez had two hits on Sunday to boost his season average up to .267. |
| September 14, 2008 Sanchez returned to the Pirates' lineup on Saturday after missing time with blurred vision. However, he won't play every day for the rest of the season due to the blurred vision and his nagging shoulder injury, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| September 13, 2008 Freddy Sanchez missed his third straight game Friday because of blurred vision in his right eye, according to the Beaver County Times. Sanchez was examined by an specialist Friday and treated with eye drops. |
| September 11, 2008 Freddy Sanchez will have his right eye examined Friday in Pittsburgh, and his return to regular duty looks doubtful until then, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was held out of the lineup Wednesday night after being pulled from the game Tuesday due to blurriness in the eye. The blurriness has been a nagging on-and-off problem, since he had a tiny shard of metal removed from the eye in April 2007. The shard, as Sanchez recalled, became lodged in the cornea during an April 17 game in St. Louis, though he remains unsure how. |
| September 9, 2008 After playing just one inning Freddy Sanchez was removed from the game due to blurred vision in his right eye, according to Pirates.com. |
| September 6, 2008 Freddy Sanchez returned to the starting lineup on Saturday and went 4-for-5. He scored twice and added two RBI in the Pirates' 7-6 loss to the Giants. |
| September 5, 2008 Freddy Sanchez sat out of the starting lineup Thursday as a precaution after being hit by a pitch on the underside of his right forearm near the heel of his hand Wednesday night, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said, "Usually, the day after is when it's the sorest." |
| September 4, 2008 Freddy Sanchez returned to the Pirates lineup on Wednesday, after an MRI on his aching right shoulder found nothing wrong, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| August 16, 2008 Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-5 against the Mets on Saturday. He is 33-for-89 (.371) since the All-Star break. |
| August 14, 2008 Freddy Sanchez returned to the Pirates' lineup Wednesday after missing two games due to lingering inflammation in the right rotator cuff, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| August 13, 2008 Freddy Sanchez has an inflamed rotator cuff in his right shoulder, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is optimistic he will not require a second surgery in as many off-seasons to address it. He missed his third straight start Tuesday because of soreness in his ailing shoulder, but stated that this injury, as well as the pain that derailed his spring training, is not related to the minor surgery he had last September on the same shoulder. That was a simple cleanup of the joint near the cuff. He added, "This is just going to take some rest and rehab when we get to the off-season. I'll have a chance to really get it strong and be ready." |
| August 11, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is out of Monday's lineup due to his shoulder ailment, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
| August 7, 2008 Freddy Sanchez has been hot since the All-Star break, as he is hitting .400 (22-for-55) with three doubles, three homers, and nine RBI over 15 games, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| August 3, 2008 For the second straight day, Pittsburgh infielder Freddy Sanchez took full team batting practice, according to MLB.com. He also increased the intensity of his running drills, running sprints and cutting around the bases for the first time since exiting last Sunday's game with back spasms. |
| July 30, 2008 Freddy Sanchez missed a second full game due to back spasms Tuesday, but the Pirates are targeting Friday for his return (against the Cubs), according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
| July 27, 2008 Freddy Sanchez was forced out of Sunday's game in the second inning due to back spasms, according to the AP. While running out a groundout in the bottom of the first, Sanchez pulled up lame and was removed from the game. |
| July 23, 2008 Freddy Sanchez battled through injuries this season but is seemingly finally on track as he has registered three hits in three of his last four games, and has homered in each of his last two, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sanchez said, "I just feel better up there. I'm looking for the pitch I can hit, and I'm getting a good swing on it. It's obviously taken a lot longer than I wanted, but I really can't look back at the first half." |
| July 22, 2008 Freddy Sanchez, who had a three-run, inside-the-park homer in Mondays 9-3 win, went 3-for-5 with another home run and two more RBIs on Tuesday. |
| July 21, 2008 Freddy Sanchez capped off a huge ninth inning for the Pirates on Monday by hitting a three-run, inside-the-park homer. The second baseman went 3-for-6 with two runs and four RBI in the win. |
| July 20, 2008 Manager John Russell has stated that he will keep Freddy Sanchez in the second spot in the batting order despite his struggles at the plate, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Russell said, "Yeah, we'd like to get Freddy going. But you also have to look at how the lineup balances out. Best case scenario: Freddy hits in the two-hole, and we've got a very potent top of the order. If we move him to the bottom, now we're looking at too many potential outs in one spot. If Freddy's not hitting where he is now, we've got Nate McLouth and Ryan Doumit right there." |
| July 16, 2008 Freddy Sanchez was held out of the lineup for the final two games before the All-Star break due to a slump that has seen his average dip all the way to .226, .084 points below the .310 mark he entered the season with, according to Yahoo Sports. |
| July 8, 2008 Freddy Sanchez rode the pine for the third time in five games on Monday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Luis Rivas took his place in the lineup. |
| July 5, 2008 Freddy Sanchez was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Friday. He is in a slump due to a hitch in his swing. "Something's got to change, because I'm not getting it done," Sanchez informs the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "I'm working every day and, hopefully, I can turn this thing around." The second baseman has been dealing with right shoulder soreness for much of the season. |
| May 12, 2008 Freddy Sanchez went 1-for-3 and collected three RBI in Monday's 5-0 win over the Braves. His hit went for a double, his ninth of the season. |
| May 11, 2008 Freddy Sanchez's injured right shoulder is acting up again. He aggravated the ailment last week, but he has been playing through the pain, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. "There's a lot of pain in there. But I've just got to go out there and do the best I can with what I've got," Sanchez explains. |
| May 9, 2008 Freddy Sanchez went 2-for-4 with three RBI and is 9-for-17 in four games since he moved from No. 2 to the leadoff spot. |
| May 8, 2008 Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Giants. |
| May 6, 2008 The top of the order provided a strong lift in Pittsburgh's 12-6 win over the San Francisco Giants this evening. 2B Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk, totaling two RBIs and two runs scored. OF Nate McLouth followed going 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs for three RBIs on the evening. |
| May 6, 2008 The Pirates have tweaked their lineup a bit. Freddy Sanchez will bat leadoff on Tuesday, and Nate McLouth will move down to second, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. "This may get (Sanchez) going a little bit," manager John Russell explains. |
| May 1, 2008 Freddy Sanchez hit his first home run of the season on Thursday, though it was his only hit of the day. |
| April 23, 2008 Freddy Sanchez may only be batting .224 on the year, but things have improved of late as he has hit in 4-straight games and seven of his last nine, this according to MLB.com. "Freddy is going to hit. It's no secret. He's hit his whole life," manger John Russell said. "Whether he gets three hits tonight or tomorrow, it's going to happen. It's inevitable." |
| April 21, 2008 Freddy Sanchez isn't hitting well, but he isn't about to blame his surgically repaired right shoulder. "This is the best my shoulder has felt since the beginning of the season," Sanchez tells the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "At this point, I think it's more mental than mechanical. I've got to take responsibility and do it on the field, and right now, I'm not getting it done." |
| April 15, 2008 Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-5 with three singles in Monday's win over the Dodgers. He managed to avoid scoring or contributing an RBI. |
| April 14, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is listed as the starter at second base and the second hitter for Monday's game against the Dodgers. He has been dealing with right shoulder pain and been in and out of the lineup. |
| April 14, 2008 Freddy Sanchez was given Sunday off, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He is still bothered by shoulder pain and Manager Russell noted, "We're not going to continue to just run him out there every day. It's a cold day, and it's a day game after a night game. Every day he's feeling a little better. Some days are better than others." |
| April 13, 2008 Pittsburgh 2B Freddy Sanchez is not on the field for the Pirates today, according to MLB.com. |
| April 7, 2008 Freddy Sanchez will start on Monday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirms. He has missed time due to lingering soreness in his right shoulder. |
| April 7, 2008 Freddy Sanchez was able to pinch-hit on Sunday, but he remains out of the starting lineup due to right shoulder soreness. He tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that his progress is "encouraging," and he could be back at second base as soon as Monday. |
| April 6, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is questionable to play on Sunday as he continues to battle shoulder inflammation, according to MLB.com. Sanchez said this about his ailment, "It has not gotten any worse, but it has just not gotten any better. It's not where it needs to be." Sanchez has been solid in limited action as he has collected five hits over 12 at-bats, and hopefully he can return soon. |
| April 4, 2008 Freddy Sanchez will play tonight's game against the Marlins despite leaving last night's game with stiffness in his surgically repaired shoulder, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sanchez is off to a great start, hitting .417 in 12 at-bats, so go ahead and stick him in your lineup. |
| April 4, 2008 Freddy Sanchez might get the night off on Friday after playing only five innings on Thursday. He has lingering soreness in his right shoulder, and the issue was exacerbated by the cold weather. "We want to make sure the shoulder doesn't get irritated again," manager John Russell informs the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "We don't expect any of our guys to play 162 games, and there's a chance we'll give Freddy a day off." Luis Rivas or Chris Gomez would start if Sanchez were out on Friday. |
| April 3, 2008 Freddy Sanchez had to leave Thursday's game after the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury. Chances are he had some pain in his surgically repaired shoulder that gave him problems this spring, but check back for updates to make sure. Luis Rivas took Sanchez's spot at second. |
| April 3, 2008 Freddy Sanchez continues to have no problems at all with his previously ailing shoulder, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Sanchez has five hits over nine at-bats this season, and is using a three-quarters motion on his throws to keep comfortable. |
| April 2, 2008 Freddy Sanchez went 2-for-4 on Wednesday to increase his season average to .556 (5-for-9). So much for his shoulder bothering him huh? Sanchez will hit .300 and hopefully provide enough pop to make him a standout at the second base position this year. |
| April 2, 2008 Freddy Sanchez, troubled by his surgically repaired shoulder all spring training, reports that his shoulder is finally pain-free, this according to MLB.com. In order to ease the pain, he has adopted a new throwing motion. "Obviously, I don't feel too comfortable with it," he said. "But I am on the field and can throw the ball and it doesn't hurt. Hopefully, maybe, as time goes on and I strengthen it and it feels better, then I get to where my normal arm slot is, or closer to it." Sanchez was able to hit all spring even with the injury, so as long as he is pain free on defense he should be able to produce the .300+ average we have come to expect from him. |
| April 1, 2008 Freddy Sanchez missed most of spring training with a shoulder injury, but he was able to start on opening day against Atlanta, and he wasn't slowed by the ailment, as he went 3-for-5, while drawing one walk. If he stays healthy, he should maintain a solid batting average and generate plenty of RBI's in an improved Pirates' offense. |
| March 31, 2008 Freddy Sanchez, who missed most of the spring work to a shoulder injury, is in the starting lineup for opening day. He is batting second in the Bucs lineup. |
| March 29, 2008 Freddy Sanchez took part in an intense on-field workout Saturday morning and believes he'll be ready to play in the season opener, according to MLB.com. "I think I'm ready," Sanchez said. "Obviously that's at [manager John Russell's] discretion, but we went through a lot of work and I'm ready." He's been battling a sore right shoulder, but all signs point to him being ready for opening day. |
| March 28, 2008 Freddy Sanchez took part in a minor league game on Friday and is slated to play again on Sunday, according to the AP. Barring an unexpected setback in the condition of his sore right shoulder, Sanchez should be in the lineup for Monday night's season opener. |
| March 27, 2008 Freddy Sanchez will take field work on Friday and play second base in a minor-league game, this according to Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The Pirates former batting champion will test his ailing right shoulder. It will be Sanchez's first action in the field since March 21, after which he complained of significant pain and sought a second medical opinion. Unless Sanchez has a significant setback, he is expected to be on the opening-day roster Monday in Atlanta, even if only as a pinch-hitter. |
| March 25, 2008 The shoulder pain lingers for Freddy Sanchez, according to MLB.com. One day after being examined by orthopedist James Andrews, Freddy Sanchez was back in the McKechnie Field Clubhouse on Tuesday and was still showing frustration at the lingering pain in his right shoulder. Sanchez reportedly took infield practice with the team during morning drills, though he limited his throwing to just mild tosses. He then went over to Pirate City, where he participated in the Pirates' Minor League game solely as a hitter. Sanchez stated that he has no current plans to receive a cortisone shot for the pain, but instead plans to let his shoulder work to heal itself on its own. Sanchez remains a risky fantasy prospect heading into opening day. |
| March 24, 2008 The Pirates team website reports that the news was encouraging out of Birmingham, Ala. early Monday. Noted orthopedist James Andrews offers Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez a second opinion which resulted in positive news. Andrews told the Pirates there was no structural damage in Sanchez's right shoulder. Andrews confirmed that the pain Sanchez has been dealing with when throwing is simply a result of inflammation around Sanchez's right shoulder rotator cuff. Rest and strengthening are the solutions to the the second baseman's ailment. How long that will take, and when Sanchez can return to full-time active duty have yet to be determined. |
| March 24, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., this morning for a second opinion on his inflamed right shoulder, this according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sanchez has not made the progress the team expected and at this point, the former batting champ is a huge fantasy risk. Until more is known, buyer beware. |
| March 22, 2008 Following an ealier report, it appears the Pirates have shut all activity by Freddy Sanchez and will have his right shoulder examined by noted orthopedist James Andrews in Birmingham, AL, on Monday, according to MLB.com. Pirates GM Neal Huntington confirmed on Saturday that Sanchez is dealing with inflammation around his right rotator cuff as the second bagger tries to work his way back to full strength after off-season surgery. The good news is that no structural damage has been identified by the team's doctors and that the inflammation is not the result of a problem with the minor arthroscopic surgery Sanchez had at the close of last season. Huntington also added that the pain is situation-specific, meaning that Sanchez feels no pain in his shoulder except for when he throws. However, after discomfort escalated to pain when Sanchez played in the field on Friday, the Pirates decided to seek a second opinion on the diagnosis. Let's see what the good doctor says, for his words will dictate what the Pirates and Sanchez do moving forward. |
| March 21, 2008 Freddy Sanchez awoke on Friday with lingering soreness in his surgically repaired shoulder and the feeling that he might have to begin the year on the DL, this according to the AP. Im very concerned now. I was hoping after the first day (in the field Wednesday) that this day would be easier, and Id be able to work through it a little better. But it kind of seemed like it was worse, Sanchez said.Im giving it all I can out there and trying to play through it, but it doesnt feel right. It felt a little different today, the more I threw I got worse...Its not good. Sanchez continues to swing the bat well, but since the Pirates don't play softball or in the AL, the DH isn't an option. If he can't go, and that's starting to look like a real possibility, the team would likely turn to Luis Rivas who is hitting .317 in spring |
| March 19, 2008 Freddy Sanchez returned to the field on Wednesday after being shelved due to lingering soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder, but he was unsatisfied (he played five innings against the Yankees), according to MLB.com. Sanchez commented, "It's obviously not where I'd like it to be. I kind of didn't let the ball go like I wanted to. Hopefully next time out I can do a little better, and hopefully it will feel a little better. As a player, you know what you're used to. We are a little bit away from that. It just didn't feel the way I wanted it to feel, but it's the first day, too. Hopefully we can just get better from here." Manager John Russell stated that assuming all goes fine for Sanchez on Thursday, he anticipates placing him back into the lineup on Friday and then gradually stretching him out to where he can ultimately stay in for the entirety of a game. |
| March 19, 2008 The Pirates have penciled Freddy Sanchez into their lineup at second base on Wednesday. Yes, he will finally field his position, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirms. Sanchez has been limited to DH appearances because of lingering soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder. |
| March 18, 2008 The Pirates plan to finally offer second baseman Freddy Sanchez his field day debut on Wednesday, this according to the team website. The delay in Sanchez's return to the field comes after a longer-than-expected rehabilitation process on his right shoulder. The team is still not sure if Sanchez will be ready for opening day. |
| March 14, 2008 In his first outing of the spring, 2B Freddy Sanchez earned praise as one of very few bright spots in the 0-5 shutout loss to the Cincinnati Reds, hitting 2-for-4 and serving as the only player with multiple hits for the Pirates. Sanchez has been rehabbing from shoulder surgery and worked as the DH to avoid unneeded strain as a fielder. The Pirates will continue to use caution in getting Sanchez back on the field, but todays game is a good sign of things to come. |
| March 13, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is close to making his spring debut, according to the team website. The Pirates second baseman continues his rehab from shoulder surgery and all reports indicate he is on schedule. "He's been doing all of his work, taking a lot of groundballs," manager John Russell said. Sanchez will hit for average, but that's about it. He won't be a top contributor in any other category, including stolen bases (0 in 2007). |
| March 9, 2008 Major League Baseball is approaching the midpoint of Spring Training games and Freddy Sanchez has yet to be cleared to play. The Pirates will not rush their second baseman and his shoulder injury, but Sanchez is continuing to increase how hard he throws and is taking ground balls during the team's infield work before games. But he's still not able to do so at 100 percent effort. The good news is according to MLB.com is Sanchez has reported no soreness or discomfort in his shoulder recently. Sanchez has no timetable for when he will be cleared to return to the field. |
| March 6, 2008 Freddy Sanchez is still dealing with an injured shoulder that isn't stopping him from hitting, but it has precluded him from playing in the field. I went out and threw about 60 feet today, not much, Sanchez said. Im doing what they tell me to do. Im doing a little throwing program here and see if thats going to help. But I dont know where I am as far as game-wise or when I can be back or anything like that," according to a report on the AP. Sanchez seems truly worried about his progression from off-season surgery, but the team is still hopeful that he will be able to throw in time to play once the season starts. Regardless, this news is discouraging. |
| February 20, 2008 Freddy Sanchez will not take part in the Pirates' first full infield practice on Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Recovering from acromioclavicular joint surgery, Sanchez still is limited in his throwing. He'll continue to take grounders and hit, though. |
| February 18, 2008 Second baseman Freddy Sanchez took batting practice Monday, according to the Post Gazette, and appears to be fully recover from acromioclavicular joint surgery. During batting practice Sanchez hit a line-drive home run to left. Sanchez was limited in his throwing session. There is a chance he will not be able to take full infield practice in the first formal workout Friday. |
| February 6, 2008 Freddy Sanchez, who had a minor arthroscopic procedure last September to clean out the acromioclavicular joint in his right rotator cuff, said Tuesday that the shoulder "feels great" and that he expects to be fully ready for spring training. He plans to report with the pitchers and catchers on Feb. 14, five days before position players are required to show, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sanchez just recently signed a contract extension. |
| February 5, 2008 The Pirates and Freddy Sanchez have agreed to a two-year contract with an option for a third year. The deal is expected to be worth in the vicinity of $19 million, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sanchez will get roughly $4.5 million in base pay for the coming season and about $6 million for the second season. He would get another raise in 2010 if the team exercises the option, though the option becomes guaranteed if the second baseman reaches a certain number of plate appearances over the next two years. |
| February 2, 2008 The Pirates are nearing a multi-year deal with Freddy Sanchez, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They have until Feb. 11 to work it out if they want to avoid an arbitration hearing, but it sounds like they'll have him locked up by early next week. |
| January 26, 2008 The Pirates offered Freddy Sanchez a multi-year contract on Friday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The offer might be for two years plus an option. The Pirates are hoping it will be enough to keep them from going to arbitration with Sanchez on Feb. 11. |