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Casey Kotchman	#22 \| First Baseman \| Atlanta Braves

Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 Throws: L Bats: L
Born: Feb 22, 1983, St. Petersburg, FL
Contract: Signed through 2008

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August 9, 2006
Although the Angels haven't made a formal announcement, it appears that Casey Kotchman won't play again this season, according to the LA Times. He's still recovering from mononucleosis. "Casey would have to be back in baseball activity now to have any chance of coming back," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We're past the point where he can get to where he needs to be."

July 20, 2006
The LA Times reports that the Angels aren't counting on Casey Kotchman coming back this season. Recovering from mononucleosis, Kotchman's rehab assignment recently was put on hold after he experienced dizziness.

July 17, 2006
Casey Kotchman was bothered by light-headedness and dizziness during his rehab assignment over the weekend, according to the LA Times. As a result, he rejoined the Angels to be examined by their team physician today. Kotchman is on the disabled list while recovering from mononucleosis and was 0-for-7 on his rehab assignment.

July 14, 2006
The LA Times reports that Casey Kotchman began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake yesterday. He's recovering from mononucleosis and has no timetable set for when he'll be activated from the disabled list.

July 9, 2006
Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that Casey Kotchman could begin a rehab assignment within a week, according to the LA Times. Kotchman is on the disabled list while recovering from mononucleosis.

July 3, 2006
Though Casey Kotchman is making progress in Arizona, he has yet to partake in any baseball games, according to the Angels website. Rather, he is still working on baseball fundamentals. It is possible that Kotchman, who has been sidelined since May 9 with mononucleosis, may not return to action this season.

June 16, 2006
Casey Kotchman, sidelined since May 9 because of mononucleosis, received clearance from a specialist to begin a spring training-type program and rigorous baseball activity beginning Monday, according to the AP. Kotchman is hoping to return by late July.

June 11, 2006
The LA Times reports that Casey Kotchman has picked up the pace in his recovery from mononucleosis by playing catch, hitting off a tee and doing some agility work. "I'm starting to build up some stamina," said Kotchman. He's expected to require a lengthy rehab stint before being activated from the disabled list, so he remains weeks away from rejoining the Angels.

May 27, 2006
Casey Kotchman is still dealing with mononucleosis, but he's feeling better after visits to several specialists and a round of medication, according to the LA Times. He has yet to resume baseball activities, as he concentrates on regaining his strength. Kotchman expects to return this season, but he isn't sure when or why his recovery should have taken so long.

May 9, 2006
The Angels placed Casey Kotchman on the DL Tuesday with a viral syndrome, according to the AP. Kotchman has been off to a very slow start, hitting just .152 in 79 at-bats. The team recalled Dallas McPherson from Triple-A Salt Lake to take Kotchman's place on the roster.

May 8, 2006
The LA Times reports that the Angels may demote Casey Kotchman to Triple-A Salt Lake, because they are concerned about his lack of progress, according to the LA Times. "What's frustrating with Casey is we'll see a grouping of at-bats where he looks better, and then a grouping of at-bats where he's out of his game," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We saw that today. It's one thing to make the major leagues. The tougher challenge is making a footprint in the big leagues, building a career." However, Scioscia added that if any young player "is not moving in the right direction," a demotion to Triple-A would be considered, "but we're not at that point now with Casey."

May 4, 2006
Casey Kotchman revealed Wednesday that he has been playing with mononucleosis, a virus he was diagnosed with in spring training, according to the LA Times. "A lot of days you feel you don't have any energy," said Kotchman. "But I trained with it all off-season and played with it in spring training. It's something you have to deal with." The symptoms of mononucleosis are fever, sore throat, headache, swollen glands, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The symptoms usually go away in one to two months but can sometimes linger for six months or more. Kotchman, who has not started the last three games, is hitting just .159 with no homers and five RBI in 69 at-bats this year.

April 24, 2006
Casey Kotchman, who is hitless in his last 14 at bats and 9-for-58 overall with five RBI, was not in the lineup for the second straight game on Monday, according to the AP. Robb Quinlan started in his place again.

April 24, 2006
The Angels are going to give Casey Kotchman more time to get his swing together before considering replacing him in the lineup, according to the LA Times. "Nothing has been discussed outside of getting him on track, because our confidence in Casey remains high," said manager Mike Scioscia. "We know how important a piece he is to our lineup puzzle." Kotchman is in an 0-for-14 slump and is hitting just .155 this season. He was given Sunday off.

April 13, 2006
Casey Kotchman got the day off on Wednesday, but manager Mike Scioscia said that it had more to do with getting right-handed Robb Quinlan's bat in the lineup against lefty John Koronka than Kotchman's slow start, according to the LA Times. "Casey has been overanxious, he's taken a few over-aggressive swings, and that has gotten him out of his game a bit," Scioscia said. "We tried to do some things to counter that, we've stressed that he go the other way because he had gotten away from that. He got into a little rut, but he's going to be fine."

January 10, 2006
Casey Kotchman will get a chance to be the everyday first baseman for the Angels now that the team plans to move Darin Erstad back to center field. Kotchman hit .270 with seven homers in only 122 at-bats last season.

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