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Niese becomes latest Mets injury victim: Rookie Jonathon Niese became the New York Mets' latest injury victim Wednesday, straining his right hamstring while covering first base against the St. Louis Cardinals and then collapsing when he tried to throw a practice pitch.Niese was hurt in the second inning when Joe Thurston hit a one-out grounder to Daniel Murphy with runners at the corners. The first baseman threw to shortstop Angel Berroa, who made a return throw to first.
Ransom activated by Yankees; Berroa out: ATLANTA (AP) -- The New York Yankees have activated infielder Cody Ransom from the 60-day disabled list and designated infielder Angel Berroa for assignment....
Yanks add former top rookie Berroa: Former American League Rookie of the Year Angel Berroa has agreed to a Minor League contract with the New York Yankees.
Dodgers closer Saito becomes free agent (AP): The Los Angeles Dodgers made Takashi Saito a free agent on Friday when they did not tender the closer a contract for next season. Other players not offered contracts include Scott Proctor, Mario Alvarez, Yhency Brazoban and Angel Berroa. Saito, who had 18 saves and a 2.49 ERA this year, was coming off an elbow injury that sidelined him for two months.
Dodgers weighing options at short: Seemingly out of the running to re-sign Rafael Furcal, the Dodgers have explored the market but have expressed little interest in offering a big free agent contract when they have Chin-lung Hu, Ivan DeJesus Jr. and Angel Berroa in the system.
Music video highlights: WS Preview: The Dodgers declined the $5.5 million option for 2009 on infielder Angel Berroa. His previous club, the Kansas City Royals, is responsible for paying a $500,000 buyout.
Berroa's option declined by Dodgers: The Dodgers decided on Monday to decline the $5.5 million option for infielder Angel Berroa, instead buying him out for $500,000. Berroa remains under Dodgers control, since he has less than six years service time.
Dodgers decline $5.5 million option on Berroa: The Dodgers have declined a $5.5 million club option on shortstop Angel Berroa, instead opting for a $500,000 buyout.
Ramirez homers twice, Dodgers beat Giants 10-7: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Manny Ramirez hit two homers and drove in five runs, Angel Berroa drew a two-out, bases-loaded walk in the seventh to force in the go-ahead run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 10-7 Saturday night to lower their magic number for winning the NL West to five....
Ramirez's 2 HRs, 5 RBIs power Dodgers (AP):
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Manny Ramirez hadn't homered for 10 days, which meant he was due. As it turned out, he was due twice. Ramirez hit two homers and drove in five runs, Angel Berroa drew a two-out, bases-loaded walk in the seventh to force in the go-ahead run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 10-7 Saturday night to lower their magic number for winning the NL West to five.
Loney helps surging Dodgers beat Rockies (AP):
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Contenders usually spend September with one eye on the out-of-town scoreboard. If the Los Angeles Dodgers keep playing this way, they can forget about other teams. James Loney drove in three runs, Chad Billingsley pitched six solid innings and the surging Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Friday night.
Dodgers 6, Padres 4: Blake DeWitt and Angel Berroa hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to put Los Angeles ahead for good, and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Wednesday night.
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DeWitt, Berroa homer to spark Dodgers past Padres: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake DeWitt and Angel Berroa hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to put Los Angeles ahead for good, and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Wednesday night to complete a sweep of the three-game series....
DeWitt, Berroa hit homers to spark Dodgers: The Dodgers are getting it done with a keystone combination of Blake DeWitt at second base and Angel Berroa at shortstop. Those weren't exactly the plans drawn up at the beginning of the season. Or last week, for that matter. DeWitt and Berroa hit the first...
Dodgers send shortstop Hu to Triple-A: One day after Angel Berroa debuted at shortstop for the Dodgers, the club optioned rookie shortstop Chin-lung Hu to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Royals trade SS Berroa to Dodgers: The Kansas City Royals traded shortstop Angel Berroa, the 2003 American League Rookie of the Year, to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday for minor league infielder Juan Rivera.
Royals cut former ROY Berroa: Four years after winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award, infielder Angel Berroa was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Royals send Berroa down: SURPRISE, Ariz. | It was a quieter Royals clubhouse Saturday morning as a subdued Angel Berroa silently watched television while slumped in a couch before pregame drills.
Royals send Berroa down: SURPRISE, Ariz. | It was a quieter Royals clubhouse Saturday morning as a subdued Angel Berroa silently watched television while slumped in a couch before pregame drills.
Royals send Berroa down: SURPRISE, Ariz. | It was a quieter Royals clubhouse Saturday morning as a subdued Angel Berroa silently watched television while slumped in a couch before pregame drills.
Royals send Berroa down: SURPRISE, Ariz. | It was a quieter Royals clubhouse Saturday morning as a subdued Angel Berroa silently watched television while slumped in a couch before pregame drills.
Royals send SS Berroa to Triple-A Omaha (AP): The Kansas City Royals optioned shortstop Angel Berroa, the 2003 American League Rookie of the Year, to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. The demotion came one day after the Royals acquired Tony Pena Jr. in a trade with the Atlanta Braves. Manager Buddy Bell said Pena would be his starting shortstop. Berroa, 29, has struggled since his rookie season and showed little sign of improvement in spring training...
Royals pick up Pena Jr. from Braves: With Angel Berroa struggling the last few years, the Royals had been searching for a boost at the shortstop position. They might have found one in Tony Pena Jr., the son of the former KC skipper, who was acquired from Atlanta in exchange for Erik Cordier on Friday.
Royals acquire Pena Jr.: The Royals, seeking a shortstop to possibly replace Angel Berroa, have acquired Tony Pena Jr. from the Braves for minor-league pitcher Erik Cordier, FOXSports.com has learned.
Crosby gives his back a test and it passes: Bobby Crosby slammed hard into the dirt Wednesday night at Surprise Stadium, diving for a grounder by Angel Berroa in the second inning. The A's shortstop, playing in his first major-league game since early August, bounced to his feet with no sign of...
Berroa may lose his job: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Shortstop Angel Berroa’s ongoing struggles have the Royals working overtime to find an alternative. Club officials are believed to have put together of list of 20 or more trade candidates for evaluation and discussion purposes.
Berroa may lose his job: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Shortstop Angel Berroa’s ongoing struggles have the Royals working overtime to find an alternative. Club officials are believed to have put together of list of 20 or more trade candidates for evaluation and discussion purposes.
Berroa may lose his job: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Shortstop Angel Berroa’s ongoing struggles have the Royals working overtime to find an alternative. Club officials are believed to have put together of list of 20 or more trade candidates for evaluation and discussion purposes.
Berroa may lose his job: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Shortstop Angel Berroa’s ongoing struggles have the Royals working overtime to find an alternative. Club officials are believed to have put together of list of 20 or more trade candidates for evaluation and discussion purposes.
Rockies' Hurdle, Francis Get Suspensions: Angel Berroa, the 2003 AL Rookie of the Year, could possibly losing his job as the Kansas City Royals' starting shortstop.
Briefs: K.C.'s Berroa from POY to bench?: Friday's MLB news briefs: Angel Berroa has gone from 2003 AL Rookie of the Year to possibly losing his job as the Kansas City Royals' starting shortstop.
Notes: Berroa put on notice: Angel Berroa may still be the starting shortstop for the Royals season opener, but that is no longer a certainty.
Berroa's last chance?: Decision time is coming, perhaps far sooner than the Royals expected, on whether Angel Berroa should remain as the club’s starting shortstop.
Berroa's last chance?: Decision time is coming, perhaps far sooner than the Royals expected, on whether Angel Berroa should remain as the club’s starting shortstop.
Berroa's last chance?: Decision time is coming, perhaps far sooner than the Royals expected, on whether Angel Berroa should remain as the club’s starting shortstop.
Berroa's last chance?: Decision time is coming, perhaps far sooner than the Royals expected, on whether Angel Berroa should remain as the club’s starting shortstop.
Show time for Royals' Berroa: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
Show time for Royals' Berroa: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
Show time for Royals' Berroa: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
Show time for Royals' Berroa: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
It's show time for Berroa THE SHORTSTOP CANDIDATES: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
It's show time for Berroa THE SHORTSTOP CANDIDATES: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
It's show time for Berroa THE SHORTSTOP CANDIDATES: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
It's show time for Berroa THE SHORTSTOP CANDIDATES: SURPRISE, Ariz. | Angel Berroa seems the same as he bounces around the Royals' clubhouse and chirps his way energetically through cool morning workouts with his now-familiar assortment of, oh, call them bird calls.
Notes: Shorter memory for Berroa?: Royals manager Buddy Bell says shortstop Angel Berroa has a memory problem -- it's just not short enough. So the infielder has added that to his focus after a rough 2006.
Angel Berroa in the Blog Pen
Jim Gerard: July 3, 2008 - DFA, chapter 31: Enter Letty:: April 3, 2008 - DFA, chapter 20: Viva La Revolucion!:
Jim Gerard: March 17, 2008 - DFA, chapter 18 -The Creative Process:
: March 12, 2008 - My Transaction History, part 2:
John Shiffert: June 27, 2007 - The Winless Pitcher Syndrome:
Peter Doyle: June 26, 2007 - Roger Clemens, The Best Righty?:
Richard Lally: June 18, 2007 - Richard Lally Spends Five Minutes With...Eddie Joost:
Peter Doyle: May 30, 2007 - Those Who Ignore History...:
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: May 7, 2007 - : THE NATURAL, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
