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Grant Balfour #50 | Pitcher | Tampa Bay Rays
Height: 6-2    Weight: 196    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Dec 30, 1977, Sydney,
Contract: Signed though 2008
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September 22, 2004
The Twins still haven't decided who will start Thursday's game, but the team might be leaning toward Grant Balfour so that he can have a chance to prove his right shoulder is healthy, according to the Star-Tribune.
September 15, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that Grant Balfour had a cortisone shot for a sore shoulder last week and is close to returning to action.
August 18, 2004
Grant Balfour got three straight outs for the Twins on Wednesday after coming into the game with two runners on in the eighth. It was Balfour's first outing since going on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis.
August 17, 2004
The Twins activated Grant Balfour from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. He had been out with right shoulder tendinitis.
August 14, 2004
According to the AP, Grant Balfour, on the 15-day DL with right shoulder tendinitis, will throw a bullpen session Sunday and could be activated Tuesday.
August 12, 2004
Although Grant Balfour admitted yesterday that he has a slightly torn right labrum, he expects to pitch again this season, according to the Star-Tribune. "I just have to keep the rest of my arm strong, so it won't be a problem," he said. "They said that it's something that a lot of pitchers eventually get."
August 10, 2004
Grant Balfour played catch yesterday for the first time since going on the DL, according to the Pioneer Press. He likely won't be activated until Aug. 17.
August 5, 2004
The Twins placed Grant Balfour on the disabled list yesterday due to his sore right shoulder, according to the Star-Tribune. The move was retroactive to July 25.
August 4, 2004
Still nursing a sore shoulder, Grant Balfour could be headed to the disabled list, according to the Star-Tribune.
July 31, 2004
A sore shoulder could keep Grant Balfour from being available this weekend, according to the Star-Tribune.
May 12, 2004
Grant Balfour was activated from the DL to take Corey Koskie's place on the Twins roster. Balfour has been out all season with soreness in his pitching shoulder.
May 8, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that Grant Balfour is about 10 days away from being activated from the disabled list.
May 6, 2004
The Twins were hoping that Grant Balfour would be able to return from his sore shoulder next week, but apparently he won't be back that quickly, according to the Star-Tribune.
May 5, 2004
It appears Grant Balfour is getting close to returning from his sore shoulder, according to the Star-Tribune. "Grant Balfour is going to be throwing again," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. "He supposedly is progressing nicely and we're thinking Balfour may be available after this road trip."
May 1, 2004
The Pioneer Press reports that Grant Balfour is slated to throw 30 pitches off a mound today. He's recovering from a sore shoulder.
April 25, 2004
The Pioneer Press reports that Grant Balfour is slated to play catch today for the first time since going on the DL with a sore shoulder.
April 23, 2004
Grant Balfour changed his mind about getting a second opinion on his sore shoulder, according to the Pioneer Press. The initial diagnosis was biceps tendinitis, for which he received a cortisone shot.
April 21, 2004
Grant Balfour is seeking a second opinion on his sore right shoulder, according to the Star-Tribune. The initial diagnosis was that he has biceps tendinitis. He received a cortisone shot to help him recover quicker.
April 18, 2004
Grant Balfour could return to action in as little as two weeks, according to the Star-Tribune. An MRI revealed he has biceps tendinitis in his right arm.
April 17, 2004
The MRI that Grant Balfour had taken Friday of his inflamed shoulder came back negative, according to the AP.
April 16, 2004
Grant Balfour has shown no progress with his inflamed shoulder, according to the AP.
April 16, 2004
The Twins should get the results today of an MRI taken of the sore shoulder that has been bothering Grant Balfour for weeks, according to the Star-Tribune.
April 14, 2004
Grant Balfour still has soreness in his shoulder and won't be allowed to throw again until it settles down, according to the Star-Tribune.
April 7, 2004
Grant Balfour expects to rehab at the Twins\' year-round facility at Fort Myers, Florida for the next couple of weeks, according to the Star-Tribune. However, he still has discomfort in his shoulder. Until that settles down, he won\'t be allowed to throw.
April 4, 2004
The Twins placed Grant Balfour on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder. Balfour pitched yesterday, so the move can only be retroactive to then. Balfour did not tell the Twins about the soreness until Sunday even though he\'d been feeling it for a week, upsetting manager Ron Gardenhire, according to the AP.
March 22, 2004
Despite a late start this spring because of a sore elbow, Grant Balfour now has a legitimate shot at a spot in the Minnesota rotation following the injury to Rick Helling. Balfour is competing with Joe Roa, Brad Thomas and Sean Douglass, among others. Because of off days, the Twins probably won\'t need a fifth starter until mid-April.
March 15, 2004
Grant Balfour made his spring debut on Sunday after being sidelined with a sore elbow, according to the Pioneer Press. "I felt good out there," Balfour said.
March 13, 2004
Grant Balfour is slated to make his first appearance of the spring on Sunday, according to the Pioneer Press. He\'s been out with a sore elbow.
March 9, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that Grant Balfour will throw batting practice today and Thursday. If all goes well, Balfour could make his spring debut this weekend. He\'s been slowed by a sore elbow this spring.
March 4, 2004
Grant Balfour threw for 12 minutes in the bullpen on Wednesday and reported feeling fine, according to the Star-Tribune. Balfour, who has been slowed by a sore right elbow this spring, is scheduled to throw again on Friday.
March 1, 2004
Grant Balfour is being eased into spring training due to a sore right arm. Although he didn\'t throw off a mound until yesterday, he\'s not fallen behind the other pitchers in camp, according to the Star-Tribune.