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Larry Bigbie

Outfielder for Japanese League

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Japanese League | Bigbie's Japan deal in jeopardy?
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:07:14 -0800

USAToday.com's Paul White reports an agreement between the Japanese League's Yokohama Bay Stars and free-agent OF Larry Bigbie (Dodgers) for the 2008 season may be in jeopardy since Bigbie's name appeared in the Mitchell Report, which stated he had admitted using human growth hormone to help recover from a previous injury. Yokohama team officials said they have been reviewing Bigbie's medical records. The contract, which was agreed upon before the Mitchell Report came out, was not scheduled to be signed until January.

MLB | Bigbie may face scrutiny from league
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:25:11 -0800

Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports free-agent OF Larry Bigbie (Dodgers) may face scrutiny from Major League Baseball, as he may have violated baseball's drug-testing agreement after the 2003 season, as outlined in the Mitchell Report.

MLB | Bigbie named in Mitchell Report
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:22:18 -0800

Free-agent OF Larry Bigbie (Dodgers) has been named in the Mitchell Report. The report includes a cancelled check from Bigbie for human growth hormone.

Dodgers | Bigbie granted release
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:46:38 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of LosAngeles.Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Larry Bigbie was granted his unconditional release by the team Friday, June 1. Bigbie used an escape clause in his contract to leave the team and could be headed to the Oakland Athletics or Japan.

Dodgers | Bigbie to declare free agency
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:03:57 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Larry Bigbie has an escape clause in his contract which allows him to declare free agency Friday, June 1, which he has indicated he will do.

Dodgers | Bigbie sent to minor league camp
Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:48:38 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Larry Bigbie has been assigned to the team's minor league camp, according to the Associated Press.

Dodgers | Options to replace Repko
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:48:05 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OFs Matt Kemp and Larry Bigbie, along with 1B James Loney are the three main candidates to replace injured OF Jason Repko (hamstring) as the club's fourth outfielder. Loney is batting .444 this spring and Bigbie leads the team with 14 RBI to go along with a .396 batting average.

Dodgers | Bigbie arrives early
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:11:15 -0800

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Larry Bigbie arrived early to camp, according to Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com.

Dodgers | Bigbie agrees to terms
Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:07:19 -0800

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with OF Larry Bigbie (Cardinals) on a minor league contract, according to USAToday.com.

Cardinals | Bigbie waived
Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:18:20 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports the St. Louis Cardinals have requested release waivers on OF Larry Bigbie, who missed all but 25 at-bats this season while battling a number of ailments.

Cardinals | Bigbie rehab halted
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:07:43 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (abdomen) continued to experience abdominal discomfort and had yet another 20-day rehab assignment halted. Bigbie was lifted from an Aug. 8 Double-A game when he felt pain in his side. Subsequent attempts to continue his third rehab assignment have been unsuccessful, and the outfielder has not played.

Cardinals | Bigbie returns to rehab action
Thu, 03 Aug 2006 21:44:14 -0700

Updating previous items, The Springfield News-Leader reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) restarted his rehab assignment Wednesday night, Aug. 2, with Double-A Springfield. He went 1-for-2 with a home run and walked three times.

Cardinals | Bigbie injury update
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:28:31 -0700

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) remains day-to-day. Bigbie continues to recover from an umbilical hernia.

Cardinals | Bigbie rehab update
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:00:41 -0700

Conor Nicholl, of StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) moved up to Double-A Springfield and went 0-for-4 as Springfield's designated hitter Tuesday, July 18.

Cardinals | Bigbie begins rehab
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:21:40 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) began his second rehab assignment of the season on July 12 at Class-A Quad Cities. Bigbie started at designated hitter and will eventually move into the outfield.

Cardinals | Bigbie out until August
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:28:14 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) will play at Triple-A Memphis when the All-Star break concludes and return to the team in August.

Cardinals | Bigbie injury update
Sun, 02 Jul 2006 09:57:38 -0700

Matthew Leach, of Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) has begun swinging a bat and could go on a rehab assignment in little more than a week.

Cardinals | Bigbie sidelined by hernia
Tue, 06 Jun 2006 23:42:34 -0700

Updating a previous item, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (hernia) has an umbilical hernia that will require surgery. He will be sidelined three to four weeks following the surgery and has already been placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Cardinals | Bigbie placed on DL
Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:10:22 -0700

USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals placed OF Larry Bigbie (undisclosed) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 6.

Cardinals | Bigbie returns to the lineup
Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:05:43 -0700

Conor Nicholl, of StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (flu) returned to the lineup Wednesday, May 31, for the first time in over a week. Bigbie was sixth in the lineup and played left field.

Cardinals | Edmonds injury would mean platoon in center
Wed, 31 May 2006 22:44:19 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa might use a combination of OF So Taguchi, OF Juan Encarnacion and OF Larry Bigbie in center field if OF Jim Edmonds (abdomen) has to go on the disabled list, but the three haven't played there daily during their careers. "We'll make do," La Russa said.

Cardinals | Bigbie to see more playing time in AL series
Thu, 18 May 2006 22:41:43 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Tom Timmermann reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie is likely to see more time during the upcoming Kansas City Royals series, because Bigbie can DH. "I think Bigbie will play Saturday and Sunday," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. "I think you'll see Larry play those two games, unless we look at it and see he's 0-for-12 against the pitcher."

Cardinals | Bigbie to make debut
Tue, 09 May 2006 00:41:23 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Tom Timmermann reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (heel) is finally ready to make his regular-season Cardinals debut. Bigbie, who has been out since the latter part of spring training because of a stress fracture in his left heel, was activated on Monday, May 8.

Cardinals | Bigbie cleared to play again at rehab assignment
Thu, 04 May 2006 21:19:03 -0700

Updating previous items, StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (foot) has been cleared to play again for Triple-A Memphis on his current rehab assignment after tests on his left heel came back negative.

Cardinals | Bigbie experiences more pain
Thu, 04 May 2006 03:50:36 -0700

Matthew Leach, of StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (foot) left a rehab game early Tuesday, May 2, after experiencing pain in his left foot, the one he fractured which put him on the disabled list. Bigbie, who was playing for Triple-A Memphis, flew back to St. Louis to be examined by doctors.

Cardinals | Bigbie plays in rehab start
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:23:53 -0700

Updating previous items, StLouis.Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (heel) saw his first action in over a month when he played in a game Monday, April 17, with Triple-A Memphis on his rehab assignment. He fanned three times while going hitless. Bigbie had been out since mid-March due to a stress fracture in his left heel.

Cardinals | Bigbie to begin rehab assignment
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:53:56 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (foot) will report to Triple-A Memphis Monday, April 17, in order to begin a rehab assignment, according to Robert Falkoff, of Stlouis.Cardinals.MLB.com.

Cardinals | Bigbie placed on 15-day disabled list
Sat, 01 Apr 2006 21:05:43 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed OF Larry Bigbie (foot) on the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com.

Cardinals | Bigbie Sidelined
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:21:24 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (foot) will miss two to three weeks, with a stress fracture of his left foot, according to the Associated Press. If he had tried to keep playing, he could have missed as much as four months. "They say if I was to go out and play through it, it's just a matter of time before it's a complete fracture," he said. "I guess if there is one positive about it, they caught it kind of early."

Cardinals | Bigbie Ailing
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 14:07:09 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie (ankle) is battling soreness in his left ankle, according to Matthew Leach of Cardinals.MLB.com.

Cardinals | Bigbie Signs
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:53:30 -0800

The Associated Press reports the St. Louis Cardinals signed OF Larry Bigbie to a one-year, $900,000 deal to avoid arbitration. Bigbie's deal allows him to earn an has $50,000 in performance bonuses -- $25,000 each for 500 and 550 plate appearances.

Cardinals | Bigbie Close to Deal
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 09:16:33 -0800

The Associated Press reports the St. Louis Cardinals are close to signing OF Larry Bigbie to a one-year, $900,000 deal to avoid arbitration.

Cardinals | Bigbie in Mix for Starting Outfield Spot
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:32:07 -0800

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Larry Bigbie will compete for a starting outfield job in 2006.

Cardinals | Bigbie Acquired
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:10:31 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals acquired OF Larry Bigbie and 2B Aaron Miles from the Colorado Rockies for RP Ray King.

Rockies | Bigbie Activated
Wed, 07 Sep 2005 15:23:08 -0700

USAToday.com reports Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles') was activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Rockies | Rehab for Bigbie
Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:45:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles') is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday, Aug. 31, with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rockies | Bigbie to DL
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 08:12:38 -0700

Updating previous reports, USAToday.com reports the Colorado Rockies placed OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles') on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 21.

Rockies | Freeman May Be Called Up
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:33:46 -0700

The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders is reporting Colorado Rockies OF prospect Choo Freeman may be called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs if OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles) has to go on the 15-day disabled list.

Rockies | Bigbie Could be Headed for DL
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 19:53:04 -0700

Updating previous items, Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles') will be evaluated Monday, Aug. 22 and could be placed on the disabled list.

Rockies | Bigbie Does Not Play
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:50:12 -0700

Updating a previous item, the Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles') did not play Sunday, Aug. 21.

Rockies | Bigbie Exits Game Early
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 13:40:32 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie (Achilles') left in the third inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, Aug. 20, due to soreness in his right Achilles', according to the Associated Press.

Rockies | Bigbie's Bat Cold
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:53:47 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie is hitting .236 with one homer in 55 at-bats in August.

Rockies | Bigbie Debuts
Wed, 03 Aug 2005 08:51:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie made his debut with the team, following the trade that sent him to Colorado. His debut had been delayed due to an illness.

Rockies | More on Bigbie
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:30:48 -0700

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports newly acquired Colorado Rockies OF Larry Bigbie (flu) isn't expected to take the field for the Rockies until Tuesday, Aug. 2. Bigbie will have a chance to make an impression on the team in right field, as OF Brad Hawpe (hamstring) is currently sidelined until late August.

Rockies | Team Misses Out on Acquiring Shoppach
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:25:05 -0700

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies missed out on an opportunity to acquire Boston Red Sox minor-league C Kelly Shoppach in exchange for recently acquired OF Larry Bigbie. The Rockies were interested in using Shoppach behind the plate instead of slumping C J.D. Closser, but Boston nixed the deal.

Orioles | Bigbie Traded
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:23:26 -0700

The Baltimore Orioles have traded OF Larry Bigbie to the Colorado Rockies, in exchange for OF Eric Byrnes, according to David Ginsburg of the Associated Press.

Pirates | Team Proposes Three-Way in Burnett Deal
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:42:51 -0700

The Palm Beach Post's Tom D'Angelo reports the Pittsburgh Pirates made a late push in the deal with the Baltimore Orioles and Florida Marlins late Monday, July 18. In their proposed deal, the Marlins would acquire Pirates SP Mark Redman along with Orioles SP Hayden Penn, RP Jorge Julio and OF Larry Bigbie. Marlins 3B Mike Lowell would go to Pittsburgh and SP A.J. Burnett and OF Eric Reed would go to Baltimore along with Pirates 1B Daryle Ward.

Marlins | Race For Burnett Is On
Sun, 17 Jul 2005 07:44:21 -0700

The Baltimore Sun's Roch Kubatko is reporting the race to acquire Florida Marlins pitcher A.J. Burnett could be down to two teams, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox, according to an industry source. The Red Sox are offering SP Bronson Arroyo and prospects for Burnett, according to the source. The Orioles are willing to part with RP Jorge Julio, OF Larry Bigbie and minor-league SP Hayden Penn, and have discussed an expanded package that includes RP Steve Kline and Marlins 3B Mike Lowell.

Orioles | More on Burnett Talks
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 08:55:36 -0700

The Miami Herald's Kevin Baxter reports the Baltimore Orioles have taken SP Daniel Cabrera off the table in their attempt to acquire Florida Marlins SP A.J. Burnett. The team is offering RP Jorge Julio, SP Hayden Penn and likely OF Larry Bigbie.

Orioles | Team Confirms Burnett Trade Offer
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:41:46 -0700

The Miami Herald's Kevin Baxter reports the Baltimore Orioles confirmed they received a trade offer from the Florida Marlins that would send SP A.J. Burnett, OF Juan Encarnacion and Double-A OF Eric Reed to Baltimore for RP Jorge Julio, either SP Daniel Cabrera or SP Hayden Penn and OF Larry Bigbie. But, the source added, the talks have been on hold, and the Orioles also are pursuing other options.