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| MLBlogs.com reports that the White Sox have shipped first baseman Daryle Ward and outfielder Norris Hopper to the Nationals for cash. |
Our View: Ward will head immediately to Triple-A Syracuse. The Nats look like they're just trying to replenish a depleted Triple-A roster. This is Ward's second stint with the Nationals in his career. In 2006 he hit .308 with six homers and 19 RBI before being traded to the Braves. He may get a look when rosters expand.
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| Daryle Ward has inked a minor league deal with the White Sox, according to MLB.com. He reported to Triple-A Charlotte. |
Our View: The 33-year-old vet will provide organizational depth in the minors, but holds no fantasy value as of now. He was released by the Reds back in March.
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| Daryle Ward has been released by the Reds, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
Our View: The Reds did not have a spot for Ward as a reserve in their crowded outfield. If he does return this season, he would likely only serve as a pinch-hitter.
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| Daryle Ward has returned to camp with the Reds after being sent home with an illness Sunday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
Our View: Ward only hit .216 over 102 at-bats in 2008, and does not look to hold much fantasy value as a reserve infielder with Cincinnati.
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| Daryle Ward has signed a minor league deal with the Reds, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
Our View: The 33-year-old vet maintained a poor .216 batting average in 2008, and does not look to hold much fantasy value if he earns a spot with the Reds as a reserve infielder.
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| Daryle Ward has entered the free agent market, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Ward is a solid left-handed pinch-hitter, but the Cubs may just be content with Micah Hoffpauir serving in his place. The 33-year-old Ward is a career .263 hitter with six clubs over 11 seasons.
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| Daryle Ward hit a go-head and ultimately game-winning pinch hit three-run homer Friday in the Cubs' 6-5 win over Florida. |
Our View: Ward is just 4-for-41 on the year as a pinch hitter, though this was his second homer.
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| The Cubs activated Daryle Ward from the DL Tuesday. He had been out with a bulging disc in his lower back. |
Our View: Ward will serve as a pinch hitter and could get some starts in the outfield with both Alfonso Soriano and Reed Johnson out.
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| Daryle Ward, who is recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back, could be activated from the DL sometime next week, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Ward will join Triple-A Iowa today (Saturday) and play a few games in hopes of being activated for the Cubs' final inter-league series against the White Sox, that begins June 27 at US Cellular Field. Ward provides the Cubs with a solid bat off the bench, and the team would like to use him as the DH against the Sox, giving him a little fantasy value.
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| Daryle Ward took batting practice on Tuesday, his first such actions since going on the DL due to a bulging disc in his lower back. The veteran may need a rehab assignment before being activated, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
Our View: Ward is a decent bench guy for the Cubs, but he has no fantasy value. The interesting part will be who the Cubs cut once Daryle is ready.
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| The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder Daryle Ward on the 15-day disabled list today, listing a bulging disc in his lower back as the reason for the move, according to the Sports Network. |
Our View: Ward is batting just .200 with one home run and six RBIs over 30 games for the Cubbies this season. To replace Ward on the roster, the Cubs have recalled Micah Hoffpauir from Triple-A Iowa.
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| Daryle Ward will be placed on the 15-day DL due to his back ailment, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Ward had an MRI on Wednesday morning that revealed a herniated disc in his back. One common method of treatment is months of therapy. Instead, Ward and the team agreed to have him receive an epidural in the hope he'll make a speedy and favorable enough recovery to be at full strength within a week or so. Ward said, "One day I feel OK, and the next day I'm taking batting practice and it'll be sore. I've got to be able to at least do work to keep in shape, and right now I can't even do that."
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Our View: Ward was only hitting .200 over 25 at-bats this season, but is still regarded as the Cubs' best pinch-hitter. He did draw nine walks, and registered six RBI. Jim Edmonds has been made available and brought in just in time.
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| Daryle Ward went a perfect 4-for-4 on Sunday with three RBI, pushing his spring total to seven. He played DH today, but unfortunately for him he plays in the NL. |
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| The Cubs and Daryle Ward exercised a $1.2 million mutual option for next season on Saturday, according to the AP. He hit .327 with three homers as a left-handed power bat off the bench this year, and he'll be used in a similar role next season. |
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| Daryle Ward might not be available this weekend due to a sprain near the base of his left thumb. Ward suffered the injury while sliding into second base Wednesday night, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Ward was wearing a splint and heavy wrap Thursday that went halfway up his forearm. |
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| Daryle Ward jammed his thumb sliding into second base Wednesday, the AP reports. Manager Lou Piniella said Ward was available Thursday at Florida, but he didn't play. |
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| The Cubs expect Daryle Ward to rejoin the team on Thursday. Manager Lou Piniella said Ward could be available by the end of the weekend, according to the AP. Ward has been on the disabled list since July 20 with a strained left calf. |
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| Daryle Ward, who left Thursday's contest with a strained right calf muscle, was placed on the disabled list Friday, according to the AP. He hopes to only be sidelined for a couple of weeks. |
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| Daryle Ward left Thursday's game in the second inning with a strained right calf muscle. He suffered the injury while trying to catch a pop up, according to the AP. The severity of the injury is unknown. Ward was filling in at first base while Derrek Lee is serving a five-game suspension. |
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| Daryle Ward, on the DL with a strained hip, will start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa and is expected to be activated next week, the AP reports. |
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| The Cubs placed Daryle Ward on the DL Sunday due to a left hip strain. He was hitting .270 in 37 at-bats. To replace Ward on the roster, the team has recalled Felix Pie from Triple-A Iowa, where Pie was hitting .389 with three homers and 24 RBI and five steals. |
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| Daryle Ward was experiencing cramps on the right side of his stomach, which is why doctors thought he might have appendicitis, the Cubs official site reports. Ward was feeling well enough to pinch-hit Thursday. |
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| The Braves have acquired Daryle Ward from the Nationals, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "He's had an outstanding year pinch-hitting, with power," said Braves general manager John Schuerholz. "He makes us a lot stronger on the bench." The Braves sent former first-round draft pick Luis Atilano, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, to the Nats to complete the deal. |
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| Daryle Ward has been unable to play in the field recently due to problems with his Achilles tendons, which in turn led to a strained left hip flexor, according to the Washington Post. "I've learned that once your legs go, the rest of your game changes," he said. |
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