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| Height: 6-1
Weight: 220
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Nov 13, 1979, Westminster, CA Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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| December 9, 2004 Having signed veteran catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. yesterday, the Rangers will have Gerald Laird begin next season in the minors, according to the Dallas Morning News. "I would not be surprised if at some point Gerald is with us," general manager John Hart said. "But it's not in his or our best interests for him to be the backup catcher." |
| October 3, 2004 The Star-Telegram reports that Gerald Laird is still bothered by the thumb ligament he tore back in May. At this time, he intends to not take part in winter ball, so he can rest the digit. "I've never been hurt like this, but the doc said I should be healthy in spring training," Laird said. "I need to rest it, let it heal and get 100 percent and then start over again." |
| July 29, 2004 The pre-game scuffle between Gerald Laird and Adam Kennedy on Tuesday is not expected to result in any punishment by Major League Baseball, according to the Star-Telegram. The umpires were not present and will not file a report. |
| July 27, 2004 Gerald Laird and Anaheim's Adam Kennedy were involved in a scuffle during batting practice Tuesday, according to the AP. Laird thought Kennedy intentionally tried to get hit by one of Ryan Drese's pitches Monday night. |
| July 23, 2004 The Rangers activated Gerald Laird from the 60-day DL on Friday. He's been out since May 21 with a torn ligament in his left thumb. He hit .307 with no homers and 12 RBIs in 29 games earlier this season. |
| July 22, 2004 Gerald Laird had been expected to be out until at least mid-August with a torn thumb ligament, but it appears he could be back with the Rangers during their six-game road trip that begins tomorrow, according to the Star-Telegram. |
| July 17, 2004 Gerald Laird will report today to Triple-A Oklahoma for what should be an extended rehab assignment, according to the Star-Telegram. He's on the DL with a torn ligament in his thumb. |
| July 16, 2004 Gerald Laird could begin a minor league rehab assignment on Sunday, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
| July 11, 2004 Gerald Laird said he felt fine after his first round of live batting practice on Friday, according to the Star-Telegram. "Hopefully, I won't have any setbacks," he said. "We'll see where it goes." Laird is recovering from a torn ligament in his thumb. |
| July 5, 2004 After hitting some balls off a tee for the first time on Sunday, Gerald Laird said that he is on or ahead of schedule to return in mid-August, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Laird is out with a torn ligament in his thumb. |
| June 28, 2004 Recovering from a torn thumb ligament, Gerald Laird has been cleared to resume baseball activities, according to the Star-Telegram. |
| June 13, 2004 Gerald Laird had the pin removed from his surgically repaired thumb yesterday, according to the Star-Telegram. He hopes to be back in action by mid-August. |
| May 25, 2004 The Rangers transfered Gerald Laird from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL today, according to the AP. He's out with a torn ligament in his left thumb. |
| May 22, 2004 Gerald Laird had successful surgery on Saturday to reattach the torn ligament in his left thumb, according to the AP. He will wear a split and will begin rehabilitation on Monday. The Rangers expect him to be out until August. |
| May 21, 2004 The Rangers placed Gerald Laird on the 15-day DL with a torn ligament in his thumb, according to the AP. He will undergo an MRI exam today to determine the extent of the injury. If surgery is required, he could be sidelined for up to 12 weeks. |
| May 20, 2004 Gerald Laird tore a ligament in his left thumb during a tag play in Thursday's game, according to the AP. He will undergo an MRI on Friday morning. If the tear is complete, he could be out of action as long as three months. |
| May 15, 2004 Gerald Laird returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing Friday's game with calf and shin injuries. |
| May 14, 2004 Gerald Laird missed Friday night's game with calf and shin problems, according to the AP. He should be back in the lineup on Saturday. |
| April 11, 2004 Gerald Laird will not start today, as the Rangers plan to go with Rod Barajas, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
| April 3, 2004 Rookie Gerald Laird should be the primary catcher for the Rangers now that the team has shipped Einar Diaz out of town. Rod Barajas will back up Diaz. |
| April 3, 2004 The Rangers really want Gerald Laird to play, so they may end up keeping him on the roster to start ahead of Einar Diaz four or five times a week, according to the Star-Telegram. |
| March 26, 2004 Rangers catcher Gerald Laird reported dizziness and was pulled from Thursday\'s game after he was hit in the head on a backswing, according to the Dallas Morning Star. |
| February 23, 2004 Texas manager Buck Showalter said yesterday he doesn\'t expect Gerald Laird to beat out Einar Diaz for the starting catching job, according to the Star-Telegram. "That\'s something that would have to evolve out in the regular season," Showalter said. "We\'re going into camp with Einar as our catcher and hoping Gerald makes an impact." |