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| Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Throws: R
Bats: S Born: Jan 14, 1984, Bani, Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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September 20, 2008 Erick Aybar played an entire game on Friday for the first time since returning from a hamstring injury, according to the L.A. Times. He came back earlier in the week, but was taken out in the middle of games until his stamina was back up. Our View:Aybar had a successful evening, scoring three times and knocking home two runners with his three base hits. He is not much of a fantasy option, as he does not excel in any one area. He is hitting .280 with just three home runs and 38 RBI on the year. |
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September 16, 2008 In his first game since injuring his hamstring on August 27th, Erick Aybar could not get on base. He started at shortstop, went 0-for-2, and was lifted for Brandon Wood. Our View:This was according to plan as manager Mike Scioscia said earlier in the day, "We're going to work him back into our lineup slowly. He'll probably play about three innings then we'll get him out of there — get a read on his stamina." |
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September 16, 2008 Erick Aybar is back in the starting lineup Tuesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on August 27, according to the Orange County Register. However, manager Mike Scioscia plans to work Aybar back into things slowly. He will play just three innings tonight. "We're going to work him back into our lineup slowly," Scioscia said. "He'll probably play about three innings then we'll get him out of there — get a read on his stamina." Our View:Aybar will likely play in just one of the next two games. |
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September 15, 2008 The LA Times reports that Erick Aybar could return to action at some point during this week's series with Oakland. He is recovering from a hamstring ailment. Our View:The team wants to insure he is healthy for the playoffs, but is not expected to help fantasy teams lock up the league title over the final two weeks of the season as he provides very little in the power (three homers) and speed (six steals) categories. |
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September 13, 2008 Erick Aybar tested his strained left hamstring before Friday's game by running the bases at near full speed, according to the LA Daily News. Aybar said it went well, but he wasn't sure when he'd return to the lineup. Our View:Aybar should make a few appearances by the end of the regular season, but don't expect him to help out your fantasy squad much. |
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September 7, 2008 Aybar (hamstring) took grounders on Saturday and is scheduled to run on Monday, reports the Los Angeles Times. Our View:It sounds like Aybar will return at some point this week. |
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August 29, 2008 Erick Aybar left the Angels game in the ninth inning on Wednesday with a left hamstring strain, and he will miss some time, though the team is not putting him on the DL, according to the Los Angeles Times. Our View:Aybar has marginal fantasy value, with just three home runs and 36 RBI, along with an OBP of .316. |
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August 28, 2008 Angels shortstop Erick Aybar was a force of reckoning despite the the loss to Oakland, 6-5. Aybar went 2-for-4 at the dish with three RBIs and one run scored. Our View:Aybar is in need of a lift, hitting just .239 this month with 10 RBIs and eight runs scored. He's not likely to vault in production, but now is the time to get hot if you have it in the bank to do so. |
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August 27, 2008 Angels shortstop Erick Aybar missed Tuesday's game and may miss the team's game on Wednesday after he jammed his neck sliding head-first into third base on Monday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Our View:Aybar should be okay shortly, but he may want to start sliding feet first. He only has value in deep AL-only leagues, as he has hit just .274 with three home runs and 33 RBI for the year. |
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August 3, 2008 The Angels may have suffered the devastating 14-9 loss to the Yankees today, but not due to the lack of effort from the top of the battling order. Third baseman Chone Figgins went 4-for-5 in the leadoff spot to total three runs scored, followd by shortstop Erick Aybar in the 2-hole to go 2-for-3 with two walks, three RBIs, and two runs scored on the day. Our View:Aybar hit an impressive .317 last month but posted just eight RBIs and 11 runs scored. Figgins was worse, hitting .269 with just four RBIs and 15 runs scored, though he added seven stolen bases. |
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June 25, 2008 With Macier Izturis missing his fourth straight game due to injury, Erick Aybar had two hits and scored twice for the Angels. Our View:Aybar has hits in 6-straight appearances and is a useful spare part in AL Only leagues, albeit one with absolutely no upside. |
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June 18, 2008 The Angels have activated infielder Erick Aybar from the 15-day disabled list, according to the Miami Herald. Our View:Aybar landed on the DL when he dislocated his right pinky finger diving for a ball in the first inning of Anaheim's 3-1 victory over Toronto on May 20. Before the injury, Aybar hit .270 with 16 RBI and 21 runs scored in 43 games. To make room for Aybar, the Angels optioned infielder Sean Rodriguez to Triple-A Salt Lake. Rodriguez hit just .185 in 22 games with the big club this season. |
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June 14, 2008 Erick Aybar hit again on Friday and took ground balls, the Los Angeles Times reports. He could start a minor league rehab assignment soon. Aybar is out due to a dislocated right pinky finger. Our View:Maicer Izturis has been on fire lately and Howie Kendrick is healthy, so Aybar may not see much playing time when he's ready. The way it's gone for the Angels this year, though, Erick won't have to wait long until an injury opens up time. |
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June 12, 2008 Erick Aybar, who is recovering from a dislocated right pinkie finger, took batting practice on Wednesday and could start a minor league rehab assignment next week, according to the LA Times. Manager Mike Sciosca said, "Erick has cleared one hurdle, which he needed to do. If everything goes well with his workouts, he'll start on rehab next week." Our View:The shortstop was hitting .270 over 43 games, with one homer, 16 RBI, 21 runs scored, and five stolen bases. He had nine doubles and one triple. The team is missing his speed, but his timetable to return should be determined soon. |
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June 10, 2008 Erick Aybar took soft toss on Tuesday and could engage in batting practice soon, MLB.com reports. The middle infielder dislocated his right pinkie on May 21. Our View:It sounds like Aybar is at least one week away from thinking about a return to the Angels lineup. His timetable should become more clear as this week continues, though. |
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June 8, 2008 Erick Aybar will be examined Monday by a hand specialist and could begin a rehab assignment next weekend if he is cleared to swing a bat, according to the LA Times. He has been on the DL since May 21 due to a dislocated right pinkie finger. Our View:With Maicer Izturis' superb play of late, Aybar is unlikely to be a regular when he returns. |
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June 3, 2008 Erick Aybar has resumed throwing, but is not yet hitting, according to the LA Times. He has been on the DL since May 21 due to a dislocated right pinkie finger. Our View:Aybar held little fantasy value this season, but the Angels miss his glove on defense. He was believed to be out up to four weeks at the time the Angels placed him on the DL. |
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May 21, 2008 Manager Mike Scioscia said Erick Aybar, who was placed on the DL Wednesday with a dislocated right pinkie, could miss up to four weeks, according to the AP. Our View:Aybar hadn't been giving fantasy owners much, but the Angels will miss his defense. |
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May 21, 2008 The Angels placed Erick Aybar on the DL Wednesday with a dislocated right pinkie. Aybar was injured when he attempted to stop a grounder last night. Our View:Maicer Izturis will replace Aybar at shortstop, while Sean Rodriguez will handle second base until Howie Kendrick is ready. |
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May 21, 2008 Erick Aybar dislocated his right pinkie finger while diving to stop Alex Rios' first-inning grounder up the middle last night and could be headed for the disabled list, according to the LA Times. Manager Mike Sciosca said, "There's certainly a possibility of going on the DL. It's really swollen. We'll get a better indication today of how long he'll be out." Our View:The Angels' infield has been hit hard with injuries this season. Aybar was performing well as he held a .270 average over 43 games, with 21 runs scored and five stolen bases. We will keep you posted on his status. |
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May 20, 2008 Angels shortstop Erick Aybar injured his right hand while making a diving stop of Alex Rios’ ground ball up the middle. Aybar dove for the ball and tried to roll over and throw Rios out. Rios was safe and Aybar grabbed at the outside of his right hand in obvious pain. Aybar left the game immediately. Our View: There is no update on his condition yet. |
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May 9, 2008 Erick Aybar was injured in Friday's game after being hit in the hand by a pitch. Brandon Wood shifted from third base to shortstop and Robb Quinlan came off the bench to take over third base. Our View:No word yet on how serious the injury is, but Aybar fell to the ground in pain after being hit. |
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March 30, 2008 Erick Aybar will ride the pine at the start of the season, according to MLB.com. Aybar was the favorite to man shortstop this season, but he has given way to Maicer Izturis, who brings more speed to the position. |
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March 20, 2008 Erick Aybar appears to have locked up the shortstop job this spring. Aybar hit his third March home run and finished the day with two RBI and two runs scored. |
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March 5, 2008 In the Angels' 5-6 loss to Seattle in Cactus League play on Wednesday, none of the three top candidates for the starting SS job emerged as a player to watch, according to the Associated Press. Erick Aybar went 0-for-1, Maicer Izturis went 1-for-3, and Brandon Wood did not register an at bat. This is a major concern for Angel fans, so hopes of a breakout performance loom large. |
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February 23, 2008 Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Friday that it's possible, though not ideal, that Erick Aybar and Maicer Izturis could platoon at shortstop, according to the LA Daily News. "Our decision might be not only do they play 50-50 here but they play 80-80 (games) during the season," Scioscia said. "I don't think there's anything we're ruling out at this point." Scioscia would rather have one of them claim the job and is working both out at second and third, too, so the loser of the battle would be prepared to serve as a utilityman. Brandon Wood also could play a role in determining playing time at short, so this will be an interesting battle to watch this spring. |
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February 15, 2008 Erick Aybar, who will compete with Maicer Izturis and Brandon Wood for the starting job at short, made a whopping 17 errors in 58 games, including the playoffs, in the Dominican Republic over the winter. But manager Mike Scioscia isn't concerned. "He wasn't as consistent as we know he can be, but we have every confidence he's going to play shortstop at a very high level," Scioscia said in the LA Times. "But we obviously have to see it on the field." Scioscia can say he's not concerned, but Aybar's poor winter-league showing certainly won't put him in the good graces of his manager. |
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February 14, 2008 When the Angels traded Orlando Cabrera to the White Sox for Jon Garland, they did so with the intention of turning their starting shortstop job over to Erick Aybar. However, the LA Times reports that Aybar raised serious concerns by making 19 errors in 35 winter-league games in the Dominican Republic, and that could open the door for Maicer Izturis to win the job. Izturis doesn't have as impressive a skill set as Aybar, but he batted .406 with runners in scoring position last season. Stay tuned. |