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| Height: 6-3
Weight: 185
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Nov 6, 1979, Orange County, CA Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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October 3, 2008 The Pittsburgh Pirates and first baseman Adam LaRoche are working on a new contract, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "As we pencil our club forward. Adam is the guy we pencil in there," said Pittsburgh GM Neal Huntington. Our View:LaRoche hit .270 with 25 home runs and 85 RBI this season. His OBP was .341 and he struck out 122 times in 492 at-bats. He will once again be a useful player for fantasy owners, though far from an upper-echelon option. |
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September 28, 2008 Adam LaRoche hit his 25th home run of the season on Sunday as the Pirates won in San Diego 6-1. He was 2-for-5 with two RBI. Our View:LaRoche, as typical, struck again in the second half of the season. Before the All-Star break he hit .251 with 11 home runs. In the 48 games since then, he hit .301 with 13 round-trippers. |
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September 24, 2008 Adam LaRoche is dealing with a tight left hamstring, but he may return to action as early as tonight, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our View:LaRoche admitted that the injury has bothered him off and on for around two years. LaRoche has been hitting well as of late with four homers over his last six games. |
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September 23, 2008 Adam LaRoche's sore hamstring is better, but he will get Tuesday's game off, anyway, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "Hopefully, he'll be able to finish the season," manager John Russell said. "The extra day off should really help." Our View:LaRoche has been red hot lately, so owners are hoping to get him back as soon as possible. |
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September 21, 2008 Adam LaRoche is day to day due to hamstring tightness, according to the Pirates Official Website. "His hamstring started getting tight [Saturday]," Pirates manager John Russe'l said. "And it just continued to get tight. We'll see how he is Tuesday." Our View:This comes at a terrible time for LaRoche owners as he has been on fire in September hitting .350 with five home runs and 22 RBI in the month, the RBI total being the third highest mark in the majors (Ryan Howard has 27, Manny Ramirez has 24). |
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September 17, 2008 Adam LaRoche hit two home runs and drove in five runs in the Pirates' 15-8 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday night. Our View:During the month of September LaRoche has turned it on with 21 RBI and an average of .348. Even though LaRoche has had some recent success, his 2008 season has been a disappointment for fantasy owners. |
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September 15, 2008 Adam LaRoche went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. Our View:LaRoche has 16 RBI in 13 games this month, but his fantasy owners will all tell you that it's too little, too late. Yes, Adam is having a strong second half, but his season still looks like a disappointment. |
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September 14, 2008 Adam LaRoche had another two hits on Sunday on his way to knocking in three runs to boost his total to 73. Our View:Here we go again. In 12 September games LaRoche has been held hitless only three times on his way to hitting .357 on the month. He has also knocked in 13 runs in yet another mad dash to the finish line for the first baseman. |
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September 10, 2008 Adam LaRoche socked his 19th home run of the year on Wednesday night as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI for the Pirates. Our View:LaRoche has two hits in five of his last seven starts as he is once again proving to be a tremendous late season performer. Though he has spent some time on the DL since the break, he still has hit .315 with eight home runs and 24 RBI in 34 post break games. |
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September 7, 2008 The Pittsburgh Pirates tied the record for most consecutive losing seasons in the history of professional sports with their loss on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Pirates have not had a winning record in 16 years. Our View:The Pirates tied the 1933-48 Philadelphia Phillies for the dubious mark. And it is entirely possible that they will hold the record for themselves after next season. |
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August 24, 2008 Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche was ejected, along with manager John Russell, for arguing balls and strikes during the Pirates 4-3 loss to Milwaukee. Up until his ejection, LaRoche was 1-for-3 on the day. Our View:LaRoche was replaced by Doug Mientkiewicz, who went 0-for-2 the rest of the way. LaRohe has had a solid August, with hits in five of his last six games. |
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August 18, 2008 Adam LaRoche led the Pirates in Monday's 5-2 win over the Mets at home, as he went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer. His other hit was a single. Our View:LaRoche is past his ribcage injury and looks to be a solid contributor down the stretch. |
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August 15, 2008 Adam LaRoche's first game back from the DL was not good, but his second game back was, as he picked up three base hits in a loss to the Mets. Our View:Hopefully LaRoche can get hot over the final six weeks to make his 2008 digits look a little more respectable. |
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August 14, 2008 Adam LaRoche returned from the disabled list for the Pirates on Thursday, and responded by going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his team's 3-2 loss to Cincinnati. Our View:LaRoche had not played since July 27, so some rust may have been expected. Don't hesitate to use him in your fantasy lineup. |
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August 14, 2008 Adam LaRoche has been activated from the DL following his bout with a strained rib cage, according to the Arizona Star. Jose Bautista was sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on the roster. Our View:- LaRoche is worth consideration in mixed leagues, as he registered multiple hits in three of his last five games prior to landing on the DL, with three homers over the span. He may be rusty in his first few games back, but should be fine to use for the next fantasy week. |
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August 13, 2008 Adam LaRoche is expected to return to the Pirates today after playing a second rehab game Tuesday night, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Manager John Russell said LaRoche has had no issue with the pulled rib muscle that has kept him out since July 27. Our View:LaRoche is worth consideration in mixed leagues, as he registered multiple hits in three of his last five games prior to landing on the DL, with three homers over the span. |
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August 10, 2008 Adam LaRoche will play a couple more rehabilitation games in the minor leagues and should return to the Pirates on Wednesday, and not Tuesday when he is eligible to return, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our View:LaRoche said he felt great, so it seems likely he will be back Wednesday. Be sure to adjust your fantasy rosters accordingly. |
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August 10, 2008 Adam LaRoche, who is recovering from a right intercostal strain, wants to play Tuesday when he is eligible to come off the DL, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our View:While LaRoche continues to feel great and took live batting practice Saturday night, the Pirates want to be careful with him because of the nature of his injury. It is probable LaRoche will play in one or two minor league rehab games beginning Monday. |
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August 8, 2008 Adam LaRoche, eligible to return from the DL on Tuesday from a ribcage strain, hopes to take some swings in the batting cage on Friday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Our View:Adam may not travel with the team on Monday in order to play in a one game minor league rehab assignment. Baring a setback, he should be back at first early next week for a club that desperately needs his power bat. |
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August 4, 2008 Adam LaRoche did his first running since injuring his rib cage muscle eight days ago and could begin swinging a bat Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our View:There is no set timetable for his return, but he is likely to be out until late August. He was hitting well prior to getting hurt, with a .390 average in July with six home runs and 18 RBI. |
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July 30, 2008 Adam LaRoche, who is battling a strained intercostal muscle that runs through the ribs on the right side of his back, hopes to come off the DL when first eligible August 12, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said, "I want to be back the first day I can, but we'll see." Our View:He will need 7-10 days of rest before he can begin swinging a bat. LaRoche feels a pinching pain when he rotates, and that must subside before serious activity resumes. It is a shame that he is injured, as he was hitting .390 in July with six homers and 18 RBI. |
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July 29, 2008 The Pirates officially placed Adam LaRoche on the DL Tuesday with back spasms. Brian Bixler replaced him on the roster. Our View:It's a shame LaRoche had to come down with an ailment now that he's finally starting to heat up. Doug Mientkiewicz will see the bulk of the playing time at first. |
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July 29, 2008 The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Adam LaRoche is headed to the 15-day disabled list with back spasms. LaRoche had been batting .390 in July, with home runs in his past three games. Jose Bautista will likely get starts in his place. Our View:LaRoche should be able to return when he is eligible and once he does, expect solid production from him as usual in August and September. |
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July 27, 2008 Adam LaRoche left Sunday's game with back spasms. He is listed as day-to-day. He was 1-for-3 with an RBI. It's unknown if he will go on Monday. Our View:LaRoche had been enjoying a rather hot bat as of late but its likely he takes a few days off to get this under control. Jose Bautista will see starts when LaRoche is unable to go. |
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July 26, 2008 Adam LaRoche homered for the second consecutive game, and after going 2-for-5 on the night, the first baseman is hitting .378 (14-for-37) since the All-Star break. Our View:LaRoche is having a superb July, so if he is laying around on the waiver wire somewhere, the prudent move would be to acquire him. |
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July 25, 2008 Adam LaRoche went 2-for-3, scoring three runs and knocking in two in the Pirates loss to San Diego. Our View:LaRoche is scorching in July, hitting .391 for the month. The first baseman is only hitting .259 on the season, so it's possible he may still be on the waiver wire. If so, pick him up if you are in need of a first baseman. |
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July 17, 2008 Adam LaRoche started off the second half in usual fashion. He went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Colorado on Thursday. Our View:It might be a good time to pick up Laroche if you are needing a first baseman in a deep league. He tends to hit very well in the second half...and now he's in a contract season. |
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July 13, 2008 Adam LaRoche did not start today's game against St. Louis due to a right thumb contusion, but he is available to pinch-hit, according to Pirates.com. Our View:LaRoche is hitting well lately, so this comes at a bad time. In his last 10 games, he is 13-for-34, an average of .382, and has three home runs during that time. NL-only fantasy owners should take note. |
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July 7, 2008 Adam LaRoche went 2-for-2, reached base four times, scored twice and recorded an RBI in the Pirates 10-7 win over the Astros on Monday night. Our View:LaRoche is beginning to see the ball better. The first baseman hit his ninth home of season on Sunday and followed that with a two-hit performance on Monday night. LaRoche raised his average to .243 with the performance. |
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July 6, 2008 Adam LaRoche hit his ninth homer of the season on Sunday. He recorded two RBI and scored two runs. Our View:LaRoche is notorious for being a second half player. Expect this season to be no different. |
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July 1, 2008 It took 11 innings but the Pirates found the offense needed to earn the 6-5 win over Cincinnati, giving first baseman Adam LaRoche the star of the evening. LaRoche went 2-for-3 with two walks and his 15th double of the season to total one RBI and one run scored on the night. Our View:LaRoche hit just .253 through June with two homer and 10 RBIs, a far cray from the five homers and 19 RBIs he totaled in May. The Pirates are hoping this gets him moving back towards more positive results. |
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June 22, 2008 Adam LaRoche went 1-for-4 on Sunday with a run scored though he continues to languish at the plate with a paltry .217 average and seven home runs for the Pirates. Our View:To think, just two years ago this guy produced 32 home runs and 90 RBI for the Braves. Even last years somewhat minor production (.272-21-88) appears out of reach for the lefty, though he has long been known as a second half performer. |
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June 15, 2008 After a two-game absence, Adam LaRoche was back in the lineup yesterday as the Pirates designated hitter. Doug Mientkiewicz started at first base. This afternoon, expect to see Ryan Doumit in the designated hitter role and Raul Chavez behind the plate. LaRoche likely will be at first base. Our View:Playing LaRoche at DH was done to give the slumping first baseman time to focus on his swing. |
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June 14, 2008 Pittsburgh didn't have to travel far to get their interleague fix, but they can't be happy with the results, falling 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles. Designated hitter Adam LaRoche did what he could to jump start the drive, but the effort fell short. LaRoche went 2-for-4 with his seventh homer of the season to total two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. Our View:LaRoche is hitting just .176 through June, hitting his first homer since May 27th this evening. |
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June 14, 2008 Adam LaRoche sat out on Friday for the second straight day. He is hitting .176 (6-for-34) this June. "I think the biggest thing Adam needs to do is just relax," manager John Russell tells the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "He's trying to do so much that he's not seeing the ball well." Our View:LaRoche showed glimpses of breaking out in May, but he remains one of this season's bigger disappointments. He should be on your bench if you can afford to wait. |
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May 18, 2008 Adam LaRoche hit his fifth home run of the season leading to a three RBI day for the Pirates. Our View:Here we go again. LaRoche, a notoriously slow starter, now has four home runs and 15 RBI in his last 17 games. Make a move to acquire him if he is still available. |
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May 12, 2008 Adam LaRoche went 2-for-3 and blasted a two-run homer in Monday's 5-0 victory over Atlanta. Our View:LaRoche is only hitting .212 for the season, but is playing very well right now, as that was his third homer in May, to go along with eight RBI in the month. |
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May 4, 2008 Adam LaRoche was allowed to run around all four bases on Sunday when he hit something called a "home run." The first baseman said he is unfamiliar with the expression, since he has not swatted a ball over the fence since April 9. LaRoche also had two other hits against the Nationals. It was his first three-hit day of the season. Our View:LaRoche is over .200! Can you believe it? His batting average hasn't been this high since April 2. Adam is a notorious slow starter, and we pray he is beginning to break out of his hibernation. |
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April 17, 2008 Adam LaRoche went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk on Wednesday in the Pirates loss to the Dodgers. Our View:LaRoche has always been a slow starter, but he has just three RBI and a .143 batting average through 42 AB, and that isn't slow, it's glacial. Look for him to breakout of the slump soon, that is if he is over his recent bout with the flu. |
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April 14, 2008 Adam LaRoche is not listed in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers. He is presumably still dealing with the illness that kept him out on Sunday. Doug Mientkiewicz will start at first. Our View:LaRoche is a career .172 hitter in April, and this illness just gives fantasy owners an even better excuse to bench him. |
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April 14, 2008 Adam LaRoche was a late scratch on Sunday due to flu-like symptoms, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Our View:The severity of his illness is unknown, and hopefully he will be back in action soon. |
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April 7, 2008 Adam LaRoche is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. He also sat out on Sunday due to a sore right thumb. "I can't even feel it until I try to swing," LaRoche informs the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "But I'd rather play it safe and take a day or two off (now)." He is day-to-day. Doug Mientkiewicz will start in his place. |
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April 6, 2008 Adam LaRoche will not start on Sunday against the Marlins, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Manager Russell said that LaRoche has some tenderness in his right thumb and has been cheating a little bit on his swing, as he tried to fight through the ailment. He only recorded two hits over 22 at-bats, with 10 strikeouts so far this season, and hopefully he can bounce back when he returns. |
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March 24, 2008 Adam LaRoche, who was held out of the Saturday spring game, returned to the lineup Sunday and went 1-for-3 with a double, notes The Beaver County Times. LaRoche is coming off what most would consider a disappointing 2007 campaign, this after having a breakout season for the Braves in '06. The left-handed hitter is a perfect fit for the short right field porch in PNC Park. With any success this year, and avoiding a slow start like last spring, he should outperform his current ADP (15th round). |
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January 15, 2008 The Pirates avoided arbitration by inking Adam LaRoche to a one-year, $5 million deal Monday. The two sides will also continue discussing a long-term extension, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. LaRoche hit .272 with 21 homers and 88 RBI last year in his first season with the Bucs. |