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| Height: 6-4
Weight: 237
Throws: R
Bats: L Born: Jul 2, 1974, Willingboro, NJ Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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September 5, 2008 Sean Casey was activated from the 15-day DL on Friday according to the Providence Journal. However, despite first baseman Kevin Youkilis' unavailability, Casey is not starting. He will be available to pinch hit. He was on the disabled list due to a bad neck. Our View:If Youkilis' injury (back) is serious, Casey would be the likely choice to start at first base. He is hitting .345 in 59 games this season. Mark Kotsay has started at the position recently. |
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September 4, 2008 Sean Casey's neck ailment is improving, and he may be able to return to the Red Sox on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. Our View:Casey has been taking fielding and batting practice, and if there are no setbacks, he'll be ready soon. Fantasy owners will not get a whole lot out of him, however, as in 165 at-bats, he has no home runs and just 12 RBI, despite his .345 average. |
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August 29, 2008 Sean Casey has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his strained neck, according to the Boston Globe. The team recalled David Ross from Triple-A Pawtucket to fill his spot on the roster. Julio Lugo was also transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Our View:The move is retroactive to August 20. Mark Kotsay looks to be the backup first baseman, but that could change during September call-ups. |
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August 28, 2008 Sean Casey aggravated his stiff neck while trying to hit Tuesday, and hasn't played since last Thursday, but the team plans to wait out his injury and are not considering placing him on the DL at this time, according to the Boston Globe. Our View:Consider him day-to-day. Casey is hitting .345, but won't likely play enough down the stretch in the final month to make him fantasy worthy. |
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August 25, 2008 Sean Casey has been dealing with a stiff neck, according to the Boston Globe. Casey said the neck became an issue when he woke up Thursday, the team's day off, after having gone to Pittsburgh for the day. Our View:His neck has been improving, and he is hopeful he would be available for Tuesday's game against the rival Yankees. That is the reason he has been on the bench, despite a .345 average. |
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July 11, 2008 Sean Casey is getting a rare start at DH tonight. He is batting .371 in 116 at-bats this season. Our View:Casey has been an excellent spot-starter/pinch-hitter for the world champs. With David Ortiz on the mend, he has been a savior. |
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July 5, 2008 Sean Casey's opportunities to hit in the Red Sox lineup continue to thwarted by the lack of health of Manny Ramirez's hamstring that is forcing the left fielder to hit in the DH slot, according to MLB.com. "It's lingered," manager Terry Francona said. "It's one of those things where if somebody says something hurts, you can't sit there and tell them it doesn't. Our View:Casey has just four AB in the last 14 Sox games, rendering him as completely useless even in AL only leagues of late. When a guy is hitting .358 in 106 AB, you would think his team would find a way to get him a few more AB. |
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June 23, 2008 Sean Casey will drop his appeal and begin serving his three-game suspension tonight, according to the Boston Globe. was given the suspension for his role in the June 5 bench-clearing brawl with the Rays. Our View:Casey will be back with the team this weekend in Houston. |
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June 13, 2008 Sean Casey is playing first base against his old team tonight when the Red Sox visit the National League Cincinnati Reds. With no designated hitter, Manny Ramirez is back in left field and Kevin Youkilis is on the bench. Our View:Casey has played in 27 games this year. While he's hitting .372 in 86 at-bats he's yet to hit a home run. The left-handed hitter get the start with Reds right-handed ace Aaron Harrang on the mound. |
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June 13, 2008 Sean Casey has filed an appeal of a three-game suspension dealt to him by MLB for his part in the June 5 skirmish with the Rays at Fenway Park, according to the Providence Journal. Our View:Casey's appeal will be heard on June 23, the same day that Coco Crisp's appeal of his seven-game suspension will be heard. |
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June 6, 2008 Sean Casey has been suspended for three games for his involvement in Thursday's brawl with Tampa Bay. Our View:Casey and the Rays' Akinori Iwamura received the lightest suspensions of those involved. |
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June 5, 2008 Sean Casey will start at first base for the Red Sox on Thursday forcing Kevin Youkilis to the bench, according to the Providence Journal. Our View:Casey is in the lineup so that he doesn't get "rusty" according to the report, coupled with the fact that Youkilis is 0-for-14 against the Rays starter James Shields. |
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May 17, 2008 Sean Casey is penciled in to start at first base today against Jeff Suppan and the Brewers, according to the Boston Globe. Kevin Youkilis will man third base in place of Mike Lowell, who gets the game off with three games to be played in about a 36 hour span. They are playing a double-header today. Our View:Casey is hitting .345 over 58 at-bats, with eight RBI. He merits consideration today if you have him, namely in AL-only leagues. |
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May 12, 2008 Sean Casey has been activated from the DL, according to the Boston Herald. He has recovered from a right hip strain. Pitcher Julian Tavarez has been designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Casey. Our View:Casey hit .346 with eight RBI over 52 at-bats this season, but won't hold much fantasy value when he returns, as Mike Lowell is healthy and playing well at third base again and Kevin Youkilis is firmly planted at first base. |
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May 4, 2008 Sean Casey stated he is fully recovered from his right hip strain and likely will be coming off the DL on the first day he is eligible in one week, according to the Boston Herald. He is also scheduled to start a two-game rehab stint with Pawtuckett on Thursday. Our View:Casey hit .346 with eight RBI over 52 at-bats this season, but won't hold much fantasy value when he returns, as Mike Lowell is back healthy at third base and Kevin Youkilis is firmly planted at first base. |
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April 29, 2008 Sean Casey, who is on the 15-day DL due to a sprained right hip, is scheduled to undergo an MRI today, according to the Boston Herald. Our View:Third baseman Mike Lowell is expected to return from the DL tonight, meaning Casey won't hold much fantasy value when he returns, as Kevin Youkilis will cover his usual spot at first base. Casey has hitting .346 over 52 at-bats, with eight RBI before landing on the DL. |
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April 26, 2008 The Red Sox placed Sean Casey on the 15-day DL with a right hip injury. Our View:Fortunately for the Red Sox, Mike Lowell is set to return on Tuesday. Casey probably won’t miss much more than the minimum amount of time. |
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April 25, 2008 According to the Boston Globe, Jacoby Ellsbury singled to left field to score Sean Casey. In his sprint to home plate Sean Casey suffered a leg injury. Our View:This isn't good for a team that's short on infielders with Mike Lowell and Alex Cora on the disabled list. Consider Casey day-to-day. |
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April 25, 2008 Boston first baseman Sean Casey exited Friday's game against Tampa Bay in the second inning with an apparent leg injury. Our View:He was replaced by Jed Lowrie who took over at third base for Kevin Youkilis who moved to first base. |
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April 23, 2008 Boston 1B Sean Casey has kept the bat swining for the Red Sox and got his wood on a couple more this evening as his Red Sox suffered the loss to the LA Angels, 6-4. Casey went 2-for-4 at the plate, hitting his sixth double of the season. Our View:Casey hasn't suffered a strike out since April 17th and has just that one K in his last 13 games. |
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April 10, 2008 Sean Casey will start at first base today against Detroit, according to the Boston Globe. Regular first baseman Kevin Youkilis will move to third base to cover for the injured Mike Lowell. Casey is hitting well, as he holds a .333 average over nine at-bats. |
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March 25, 2008 Sean Casey has been activated for the first two games of the season against Oakland, according to Boston.com. He originally thought he would miss the opening of the season due to neck stiffness, but he checked out fine. |
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February 1, 2008 The Red Sox and Sean Casey have agreed to a one-year deal that will pay the first baseman $800,000, according to the Boston Globe. The Tigers opted against bringing Casey back for this coming season, so he'll back up Kevin Youkilis for the Red Sox. |