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| Right fielder Rob Mackowiak had an extraordinary day against the University of Michigan on Sunday, collecting four hits, including his first home run, and six RBI. |
Our View: Mackowiak won't hold much fantasy value for the upcoming season, but the one-time starting outfielder in Pittsburgh should provide the Mets with valuable experience and versatility off the bench.
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| The New York Post reports that the New York Mets have signed outfielder Rob Mackowiak to a minor-league contract that could be worth as much as $800,000 provided Mackowiak makes the team and collects available incentives. |
Our View: Before ending 2008 with Cincinnati's AAA affiliate, Mackowiak hit just .132 in 38 games with Washington.
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| Rob Mackowiak has signed a minor league deal with the Reds, according to the Dayton Daily News. |
Our View: He has joined Triple-A Louisville. The Reds have a deep and talented outfield and Mackowiak isn't going to see much action if he gets called up before the end of the year.
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| Rob Mackowiak was given his unconditional release on Saturday as the Nationals are expected to recall right-handed pitcher Garret Mock to take his roster spot, according to MLB.com. "When you hit .132, you can't expect to hang around. I didn't perform with the little appearances that I had," Mackowiak said. "I guess the only thing that bothers me is the when you decided to sign the team, you were promised more at-bats. I understand they have their guys they want to play. I didn't do well when I got in there. I had a horrible spring. It's my own fault." |
Our View: Mock will likely make his first start of the season against the Giants on Sunday. As for Mackowiak he was hitting just .132 in 53 AB and will have to hope another team takes a chance on his veteran bat.
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| Rob Mackowiak exited Friday's game in the sixth inning with weakness in his right abdomen after he rounded first base, according to the AP. Mackowiak underwent offseason surgery for a double sports hernia in the offseason, but it doesn't appear as though this injury has anything to do with that. He's considered day-to-day. |
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| Rob Mackowiak agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Nationals Thursday. He batted .263 with six homers and 38 RBI in 113 games for the White Sox and Padres last season. Mackowiak will be used in a utility role in DC. |
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| The Padres declined their $3.25 million option on Rob Mackowiak Thursday, according to the AP. Mackowiak, who was acquired from the White Sox at the trade deadline, batted .196 in 28 games for San Diego. |
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| Rob Mackowiak had surgery to repair a sports hernia Wednesday. Mackowiak said the recovery takes 4-6 weeks, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Rob Mackowiak (hernia) is likely finished for the season, Bud Black said told the AP. Mackowiak, who last appeared in a game as a pinch hitter against Pittsburgh on Monday, has been playing with the injury for some time. |
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| The Padres acquired Rob Mackowiak from the White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for a minor league prospect, according to ESPNews. Mackowiak, who hit .278 with six homers and 36 RBI in 237 at-bats in Chicago, will likely be used in a utility role in San Diego. |
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| Rob Mackowiak says he can play through his lower abdominal strain, the Chicago Tribune reports. "It's more of a nagging thing," said Mackowiak, who was removed halfway through Wednesday night's game. "I can play through it." |
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| Rob Mackowiak left Wednesday's game in the bottom of the fifth due to a lower abdominal strain. Andy Gonzalez replaced him. |
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| Rob Mackowiak will platoon with Pablo Ozuna in left field while Scott Podsednik is out, according to the White Sox official site. Brian Anderson also will get some time in left, with Darin Erstad remaining in center field and moving to the leadoff spot when he's in the lineup. |
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