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| Height: 5-9
Weight: 170
Throws: R
Bats: L Born: Jun 22, 1978, Cairo, GA Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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December 31, 2005 Willie Harris has agreed in principle to a one-year contract with the Rockies, according to the Denver Post. |
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December 27, 2005 The Rockies remain interested in Willie Harris after losing out on Junior Spivey, according to the Denver Post. Four other teams are chasing Harris. "He has told me he wants to play for Colorado," Harris' agent, Daryl Buford, said Monday night. "He likes the organization and believes his skill set would match up well there." |
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December 23, 2005 The Cardinals and Rockies both have interest in Willie Harris. He's likely to sign with whichever team doesn't land Junior Spivey. |
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December 21, 2005 Willie Harris was non-tendered by the White Sox. He should catch on somewhere given his speed and ability to play both middle infield positions as well as the outfield. |
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August 30, 2005 The White Sox recalled Willie Harris from Triple-A Charlotte to take the roster spot of the injured Joe Crede, according to the AP. Harris was hitting .275 with one homer and 10 RBI in 28 games with the Knights. He hit .217 in 92 at-bats with the Sox earlier in the year. |
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July 31, 2005 The White Sox optioned Willie Harris to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday. He's hit just .217 over 92 at-bats this year. |
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July 11, 2005 Willie Harris may be sent down Thursday by the White Sox to make room on their roster for the return of Ross Gload, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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June 8, 2005 The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Willie Harris is a candidate to be sent to the minors when Ross Gload comes off the disabled list. However, Gload had a setback this weekend and won't return to the majors before the end of the month. |
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May 9, 2005 The White Sox reinstated Willie Harris from the bereavement list on Sunday. He's expected to rejoin the team in Tampa Bay on Monday. |
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May 4, 2005 Willie Harris was placed on the bereavement list before Tuesday's game to attend to a family matter, according to the Chicago Tribune. He's not expected back with the White Sox before next Monday's game. |
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May 1, 2005 Willie Harris left the White Sox for personal reasons but is expected back on Tuesday, according to the AP. |
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April 30, 2005 Willie Harris got a rare start at shortstop on Friday night because of the injuries to Juan Uribe (groin) and Pablo Ozuna (wrist). Harris went 0-for-4. |
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April 21, 2005 The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Willie Harris is likely to start at second base for the White Sox on Thursday to give Tadahito Iguchi a day off. |
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March 21, 2005 It appears that Willie Harris has all but lost the starting job at second base with the White Sox to Tadahito Iguchi, according to the Daily Southtown. "I don't want to say Willie is out of the picture, but he is fighting for a job," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "I think (Iguchi) is a pretty smart player. I don't have any problems with him." |
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March 15, 2005 The Daily Southtown reports that White Sox GM Ken Williams said Willie Harris has closed the gap with Tadahito Iguchi in the competition for the starting job at second base. Williams told manager Ozzie Guillen to play the best player and left open the possibility of a platoon. "All I know is that I have two pretty good players over there and Ozzie has the latitude to use them however he wants," Williams said. |
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March 6, 2005 The White Sox plan to give Willie Harris some action at shortstop this spring, according to the Daily Southtown. "It's a good opportunity for us to take a look at him," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "Hopefully, it will work out. If not, Willie is on the team until he's not there. It depends on how well he plays, but we plan to play him a couple of games in (the Cactus League) to see what he can do." |
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January 25, 2005 Willie Harris was originally expected to start at second base for the White Sox this year, but that will likely change now that the team has signed Japanese star Tadahito Iguchi. |