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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Jan 8, 1973, LaGrange, GA Contract: Signed through 2009. |
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November 6, 2008 The Yankees have inquired about Brewers' slugger Mike Cameron, according to the NY Post. Our View:The Brewers are weighing the idea of dealing the outfielder, and the club has been asking about Melky Cabrera, trying to determine why he struggled in 2008. The Brewers also reportedly did research on Wilson Betemit. |
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November 3, 2008 The Brewers have exercised Mike Cameron's club option for 2009, according to the Associated Press. Our View:The 35-year-old slugger will be paid $10 million for the upcoming season. He blasted 25 homers over 120 games for Milwaukee in 2008. |
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October 23, 2008 The New York Yankees would be interested in signing center fielder Mike Cameron if Milwaukee does not pick up his option, according to the New York Post. Our View:Cameron would represent an upgrade both offensively and defensively in center field. He hit 25 home runs with 70 RBI, stole 17 bases, but his average was just .243. |
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October 10, 2008 The Milwaukee Brewers have yet to decide whether or not they will pick up the option on center fielder Mike Cameron's contract, and will wait until they decide what to do with GM Doug Melvin, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Our View:The Brewers have five days following the World Series to make up their minds. The option is for one year at $10 million, which is a bit pricey for a guy who hit .243 and struck out 142 times in just 444 at-bats, which is nearly once every three ABs. |
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October 4, 2008 Mike Cameron will be with the Brewers for Saturday’s Game 3 of the NLDS against the Phillies even though his wife underwent an emergency surgery on the previous day, according to the AP. Cameron left the team early Friday when he discovered that his pregnant wife was forced to undergo an unexpected C-section in Atlanta, delivering a baby girl. Our View:Cameron is expected to be in tonight's lineup as the Brewers try to ward off elimination while trailing Philadelphia 2-0 in a best-of-five series. |
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October 3, 2008 The New York Yankees may be interested in having current Milwaukee center fielder Mike Cameron man the same position for them next season, according to the New York Post. Our View:Milwaukee won't pick up the $10 million option on Cameron's contract after the season, which will make him a free agent. Still a quality defender, Cameron also hit 25 home runs and stole 17 bases this year. |
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September 24, 2008 Mike Cameron will bat leadoff tonight for the ninth time this season according to the Journal-Sentinel. He is 10-for-15 with three home runs against Paul Maholm. Our View:Cameron is hitting .239 on the season so he seems to be a bizarre leadoff selection. However, he clearly has owned Maholm to date so we'll see if manager Dale Sveum's decision pays off. |
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September 16, 2008 In the first notable change from Ned Yost to Dale Sveum, the Brewers interim manager has center fielder Mike Cameron hitting leadoff for the team's game against the Cubs, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Our View:This seems like an odd choice, as Cameron is noted for his strikeouts, and his OBP, .335, is mediocre. The paper also notes that Cameron does not have good success against the Cubs starter, Ryan Dempster, as he has just three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) off of the right-hander in his career. |
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September 9, 2008 Mike Cameron returned to the Brewers lineup on Monday and on Tuesday he wishes he was still on the bench. Cameron was 0-for-5 with three punch-outs and he stranded six runners on base. Our View:Cameron has had some nagging knee problems but has showed some good power with 24 home runs for fantasy owners. |
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September 8, 2008 Mike Cameron, who is recovering from a sore knee, is expected to rejoin the Brewers' lineup Monday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Our View:He missed his second straight game Sunday, but it appears that fantasy owners can pencil him into their lineup for the new fantasy week. He has been a favorable source of power this season with 24 homers. |
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September 6, 2008 Mike Cameron has been scratched from the Brewers' lineup on Saturday due to a sore knee according to the Journal-Sentinel. Gabe Kapler replaces him in the lineup. Our View:The injury is not considered serious and Cameron should be back in action soon. |
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August 30, 2008 Mike Cameron went 2-for-4 with four RBI in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Pirates. He registered a double and a three-run homer. Our View:Cameron collected his 24th homer of the season, with three coming over his last seven games. He should remain a solid source of power in NL-only leagues down the stretch. |
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August 24, 2008 Brewers outfielder Mike Cameron had a stellar day, going 5-for-5 and hitting his 23rd home run of the year to help the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-3 in extra innings. Our View:Cameron's average in the month of August rose to .360. He is a streaky hitter, and switches between hot and cold often. However, his power and decent speed are good tools for fantasy owners to utilize. |
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August 16, 2008 Brewers outfielder Mike Cameron is having a much better August than he did other months, but he has a difficult opponent tonight in L.A.'s Derek Lowe. Cameron is just 4-for-30 in his career against the right-hander. Our View:Cameron's average is a measly .133 against Lowe, and he he has also struck out 11 times against him. If you have another option, try to use him. |
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August 14, 2008 Mike Cameron went 2-for-4 including a home run off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough as the Brewers fell to San Diego 3-2. Our View:Cameron has had a great August, hitting .310 with five home runs, nine RBI and four stolen bases. That's the type of production fantasy owners love at this stage of the season. He was certainly on the rosters of NL-only league owners, and mixed league owners should start to take notice as well. |
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August 8, 2008 Mike Cameron hit his 18th home run of the season on Friday as he also knocked in his 48th run for the Brewers. Our View:With 78 games played, Cameron is on a 162 game that would produce roughly 35 home runs, 100 RBI and 20 SB. He has also been coming through in the clutch of late with eight RBI over his last nine games. |
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July 26, 2008 After another hitless night in which he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, Mike Cameron is now hitting .228, and is in a 4-for-28 slump. Our View:Stay away from him for fantasy purposes. Despite his 15 home runs, that batting average will just do too much damage. |
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July 19, 2008 Mike Cameron was 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks on Friday against the Giants. Our View:After his .203 June, Cameron has rebounded to hit .333 with 10 RBI in 13 July games. |
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July 2, 2008 It's a running theme of the night as teams across the major leagues are finding more runs on fewer hits to earn the win, and such was the case for the Milwaukee Brewers this evening in their 4-3 win over Arizona. Outfielder Mike Cameron led the way, going 2-for-4 with ninth double of the season to post two RBIs for the game. Our View:Cameron hit a hot streak in the middle of June but has since cooled, going 5-for-24 with no homers since June 23rd (tonight's RBIs being the only runs driven in during that span). |
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June 24, 2008 Mike Cameron went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Tuesday. It was his second game back since injuring his big toe. Our View:Cameron has 18 whiffs in his last 44 at-bats. |
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June 23, 2008 Mike Cameron made a successful return to the lineup Monday after missing four games with a hyperextended right big toe. The outfielder had a two-run homer and a walk in four plate appearances. Our View:Cameron's batting average (.224) is bad (Isn't it always?), but his power numbers (12 homers, 28 RBI) are quite good considering he's played just 41 games. |
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June 23, 2008 Mike Cameron is expected to return to the Brewers' lineup tonight against the Braves, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The veteran slugger missed the last four games with a hyper-extended right big toe. Our View:He in penciled in to bat sixth in the order, between Corey Hart and Bill Hall. He is only hitting .222, but still holds value in the power department as he has 11 homers over 158 at-bats. |
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June 20, 2008 Mike Cameron is not in the Brewers lineup for the second straight time on Friday due to a hyperextended big toe, and he will miss the entire series with the Orioles, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gabe Kapler will start in his place. Our View:This should be a short-term issue, but those of you looking for at-bats could run to the waiver-wire and target Gross who should see some action over the weekend. |
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June 18, 2008 The Brewers scattered 11 hits over eight innings to total just enough runs to win, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4. Outfielder Mike Cameron was the man in charge, going 1-for-4 with his 11th homer of the season to total two RBIs and two runs scored, also adding his fifth stolen base of the season. Our View:Cameron now carries four homers with seven RBIs for the month of June, but is hitting just .212 with 14 strikeouts versus just seven walks. |
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June 15, 2008 Mike Cameron went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Minnesota. Our View:That was his 10th homer of the season, with three coming over his last five games. Too bad he is still hitting a mere .225, with 53 strikeouts. |
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June 8, 2008 The slumping Mike Cameron was out of the lineup Sunday for the third time in four games, and when he does return to action, he's likely to be hitting lower in the order, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I might do that," said manager Ned Yost. "I'm thinking of that. I don't know. We'll see. I'm thinking through it, with an off day (today). I don't want to act on impulse. But we're getting closer to that point. Maybe move both players and they both take off. I've got to think through it and make sure the timing is right." Our View:J.J. Hardy would replace Cameron in the two hole. Cameron is hitting just .214 in 32 games, though he does have seven homers. |
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May 25, 2008 Milwaukee outfielder Mike Cameron did what he could at the plate today to bring the Brewers success, but it was for naught as his team fell 7-6 to the Nationals. Cameron went 2-for-5, hitting his sixth home run of the season to gather two RBIs and one run scored on the day. Our View:Cameron has six home runs and 15 RBIs through the month of May after missing the bulk of the first weeks of the season to injury. |
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May 20, 2008 The Brewers enjoyed a flurry of offense in taking the 7-2 whooping stick to Pittsburgh this evening a outfielder Mike Cameron led the way. Cameron went 3-for-4 at the dish with is fifth home run of the season, totaling two RBIs with one walk and two men left on base. Our View:Cameron was caught stealing as well, but he gathered six total bases on the night and set the pace for an evening in which the Brewers posted 14 total hits. |
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May 4, 2008 Mike Cameron went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers in Sunday's loss to the Astros. He drove in four runs on the day. Our View:Cameron has already swatted three homers in his first week with the Brewers. As usual, though, he is also striking out a lot. Fantasy owners know well what to expect out of the veteran. |
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April 29, 2008 Mike Cameron's 2008 debut went about as well as could be expected, as the outfielder picked up three hits, scored two runs and drove in another two. He hit second in the lineup. Our View:Hopefully you went ahead and activated Cameron for this week. |
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April 28, 2008 Mike Cameron will make his 2008 season debut on Tuesday after serving his 25-game suspension, according to the AP. In October, Cameron was suspended 25 games for a second positive test for a banned stimulant. Our View:Cameron possesses solid power and his home run totals should improve while he now plays his home games at hitter friendly Miller Field, as opposed to San Diego's pitcher friendly PETCO Park. He will help the Brewers defensively too, as he is a former Gold Glove winner in center field. |
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April 25, 2008 Mike Cameron is eligible to return from his suspension on Tuesday and will immediately be inserted into the Brewers everyday lineup. Our View:Cameron's numbers should improve with his move from PETCO Park to Miller Field. Over his last nine big league seasons Cameron has averaged 23 home runs and 25 stolen bases (based on 140 games). Don't expect the veteran to hit for a big average or approach 25 steals, but NL-only owners who roster Cameron shouldn't hesitate placing him into the Week 5 starting lineup. |
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April 25, 2008 Mike Cameron hit a home run in his first minor league game of the season for Triple-A Nashville. He has served 22 games of his 25-game suspension for taking a banned stimulant. Our View:It sounds like he will be good to go next week for fantasy owners. |
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April 15, 2008 Mike Cameron traveled for the three game series in St Louis, and is working out with his teammates, this according to JS Online. Our View:Cameron, who is serving his 25-game suspension for testing positive for a banned stimulant last season, cannot be in the ballpark when the gates open, so he has to go back to the team hotel. |
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April 13, 2008 Mike Cameron and Tony Gwynn Jr. are both expected to join their teammates and fellow Brewers on Monday for an optional workout held during that team’s day off, according to MLB.com. Our View:Mike Cameron was suspended for a second positive drug test last season and is nearing the half-way point of that suspension. He is allowed to spend time with the team and take batting practice, so long as he is not in attendance at the stadium when the gates open for spectators. He is also allowed to play for a minor league affiliate during the final five games of his suspension to help him prepare for his return, and the team expects Cameron to play with Triple-A Nashville to take advantage of that opportunity. Cameron is eligible to return to the majors on April 29th. Gwynn did not travel with the team on their current trip to New York due to injury and is hoping to simply gain much-needed practice to regain form for his eventual return. |
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March 12, 2008 Mike Cameron is applying for a therapeutic use exemption that would allow him to take certain supplements or substances not currently approved by MLB, according to MLB.com. He also plans to undergo a series of neurological tests on Friday to see if he's still feeling the effects of a 2005 outfield collision with then-teammate Carlos Beltran. Cameron, who is facing a 25-game suspension at the start of the season for testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant, said that he feels fine physically but that he's been having some minor mental lapses sometimes. This news isn't likely to affect Cameron's fantasy value one way or another. |
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March 4, 2008 Mike Cameron hit 2-for-3 with a double and three runs with one RBI in Milwaukee’s 10-6 win over the Cubs in Cactus League play Tuesday. |
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February 20, 2008 Mike Cameron sat out Wednesday's workout to rest a sore left leg. "I felt a little something (Tuesday), so I thought I better have it looked at," Cameron told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The outfielder might skip Thursday's workout, as well. "If it was the middle of the season, I don't think he would have thought twice about it," said manager Ned Yost. This is no big deal, especially considering Cameron has to serve a 25-game suspension at the beginning of the year, anyway. |
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January 11, 2008 FoxSports' Ken Rosenthal reports the Brewers have reached a one-year agreement with Mike Cameron. The deal is pending a physical and will be for $7 million in 2008 with a $10 million club option for 2009. Cameron, who batted .242 with 21 homers and 18 steals last year, will be the Brewers' everyday center fielder, meaning Bill Hall will move to third base and Ryan Braun will shift to left field. It's worth noting, though, that Cameron will miss the first 25 games of the 2008 season for testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant, so the year will begin with Braun at the hot corner and Hall in center. |
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January 10, 2008 The Brewers are interested in bringing in center fielder Mike Cameron. The move would result in Bill Hall either going back to the infield or being dealt and Ryan Braun heading out to left field, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Brewers GM Doug Melvin has stated previously that he would be reluctant to ask Hall to change positions again, which could mean a trade is more likely if the team signs Cameron, who is suspended for the first 25 games of the season for testing positive for a banned stimulant last year. Stay tuned. |