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Joey Gathright #2 | Outfielder | Kansas City Royals
Height: 5-10    Weight: 170    Throws: R    Bats: L
Born: Apr 27, 1981, Hattiesburg, MS
Contract: Signed through 2008
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December 23, 2005
The Red Sox are interested in acquiring Joey Gathright from the Devil Rays, but those talks are not expected to begin in earnest until next week or next month, according to the Boston Herald.
December 15, 2005
The Devil Rays could be close to trading Joey Gathright away, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The Marlins, Dodgers and an unidentified team have been in advanced talks with the Rays.
December 1, 2005
The Marlins, Yankees and Dodgers all remain interested in acquiring Joey Gathright, according to the Tampa Tribune.
November 23, 2005
At least nine teams have expressed interest in Joey Gathright, according to the Tampa Tribune. The Padres are believed to be at the top of the list.
August 27, 2005
Joey Gathright was back in the starting lineup Friday after missing three games with a sore left shoulder, according to the AP. He went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in his return.
August 25, 2005
Joey Gathright should return to the Devil Rays' lineup this weekend, according to the AP. He's been hampered by a bruised left shoulder.
August 25, 2005
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Joey Gathright is expected to return from his sore shoulder for Friday's contest.
August 24, 2005
Joey Gathright didn't play for the second straight game on Wednesday because of a sore shoulder.
August 24, 2005
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Joey Gathright could remain out of the lineup for a few days because of the bruised shoulder he suffered crashing into the wall on Monday. Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella said that the injury is hindering Gathright's swing.
August 23, 2005
Joey Gathright was out of the lineup on Tuesday and is day-to-day with a sore left shoulder, according to the AP. He was hurt crashing into the wall after making a running catch on Monday.
July 16, 2005
Joey Gathright batted leadoff on Saturday for the first time this season. He was 3-for-5 with his fifth stolen base. The Devil Rays moved Carl Crawford to the second spot, and manager Lou Piniella seems inclined to stick with the new lineup for a while.
July 15, 2005
Joey Gathright will be Tampa Bay's new leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers, according to the AP. Carl Crawford will be dropped to the No. 2 spot.
July 3, 2005
The Devil Rays recalled Joey Gathright from Triple-A Durham. Gathright was hitting .305 with 31 stolen bases. He was in the starting lineup in center field and batting ninth on Sunday. Gathright may or may not play every day, but he should at least platoon in center with Damon Hollins.
June 9, 2005
Eager to see Joey Gathright in the majors sometime soon? Your wait just got a little longer, as the speedy prospect was placed on the minor league disabled list last night retroactive to June 5 because of a strained oblique muscle, according to the Tampa Tribune.
April 14, 2005
The Devil Rays optioned Joey Gathright to Triple-A Durham to clear a roster spot for Alex Sanchez, who returned from his 10-day suspension on Thursday.
April 10, 2005
Devil Rays GM Chuck LaMar said yesterday that Joey Gathright could earn a permanent roster spot if he continues to play well, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Gathright, who was recalled in the wake of Alex Sanchez's suspension, went 2-for-2 with a double, two runs, a walk and a sacrifice bunt yesterday. "Nothing is automatic at this point," LaMar said. "But if a young man is ready to handle adversity at the next level, I feel we're better off pushing the kid."
April 6, 2005
Joey Gathright will make his season debut with the Devil Rays on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Tribune. He was recalled from Triple-A Durham in the wake of Alex Sanchez's suspension.
April 3, 2005
The Devil Rays' official web site reports that the team has recalled Joey Gathright from Triple-A Durham in the wake of the Alex Sanchez suspension.
March 20, 2005
Devil Rays GM Chuck LaMar indicated that he has no plans to bring up Joey Gathright to replace the recently retired Danny Bautista, according to the Tampa Tribune. Instead, the team picked up Alex Sanchez and will also continue working the trade market.
March 17, 2005
The Devil Rays sent Joey Gathright to Triple-A Durham yesterday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
January 13, 2005
Joey Gathright could begin the year in the minors now that the Devil Rays have signed Danny Bautista to play left field while Rocco Baldelli is out. However, it's also possible that Gathright could stay in the majors as the fourth outfielder or simply beat out Bautista.