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| Mike Timlin has been released by the Colorado Rockies. |
Our View: The Rockies had no available roster spot for him in the major leagues, and he did not want to travel with Triple-A Colorado Springs. It's safe to say Timlin, 43, has thrown his last major league pitch.
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| According to MLBlogs.com, the Rockies have promoted veteran reliever Mike Timlin to Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
Our View: Timlin, now 43-years-old, made two appearance in Rookie-level Casper, did not allow a run and made the leap all the way to Triple-A. If anyone in the Rockies current bullpen suffers an injury, Timlin would likely get the call.
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| The Rockies have signed Mike Timlin to a minor league contract |
Our View: Timlin is 43, but the Rox are desperate for bullpen help. He was ineffective for the Red Sox last season, but you really never know with relievers. Still, don't even think about adding him in leagues with middle relievers.
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| According to the Denver Post, the Rockies may offer Mike Timlin, who has been staying in shape and working out at Coors Field, a minor league contract. |
Our View: The Rockies always need bullpen help and Timiln could be an affordable option for them. If signed the 43-year old would likely require a tune-up in the minors before joining Colorado's pen. Timlin feels he's up to it, saying "God has given me the strength to do this. I believe I can still pitch at this level."
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| Mike Timlin will not be re-signed by the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Timlin's ERA of 5.66 was the worst of his 17-year career. However, he will likely be able to find a one-year deal if he still desires to pitch.
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| Updating an earlier report, Mike Timlin has made Boston's ALCS roster, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: He made the cut because Mike Lowell was not eligible for the ALCS roster after being pulled from the ALDS roster due to injury. The 18-year veteran is likely thrilled to make the cut, but shouldn't see much action against the Rays while on the bottom of the bullpen depth chart.
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| Mike Timlin will find out today if he will be on Boston's roster for the ALCS against Tampa Bay, according to the Boston Globe.
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Our View: The 18-year veteran was left off the ALDS roster against the Angels. He held a poor 5.66 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 49.1 innings of relief in the regular season.
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| Red Sox reliever Mike Timlin was left off the team's postseason roster after a difficult year, and now it appears he may have thrown his final pitch in the major leagues, as he is seriously contemplating retirement, according to the Boston Herald. "There’s a real possibility I could shut it down," Timlin said. |
Our View: If he does shut it down, it will end a very good career. Timlin has appeared in more games a right-handed reliever than anyone in baseball history, but had the highest ERA of his career this season. His 5.66 ERA is the highest it has been since 1994, when he sported a mark of 5.18.
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| Red Sox reliever Mike Timlin was not put on the team's postseason roster, according to the Boston Globe. "I think our obligations are to put the best out there we can," Boston manager Terry Francona said. |
Our View: Timlin did not have a good season, throwing 49.1 innings and sporting an ERA of 5.66 and WHIP of 1.62.
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| Red Sox reliever Mike Timlin made the 1,051st appearance of his career on Monday, breaking the record of former reliever Kent Tekulve for the most appearances ever by a right-handed hurler, according to the Boston Globe. He has the fourth most appearances in history, behind Jesse Orosco, Mike Stanton and John Franco. |
Our View: Timlin has not fared well this season, with an ERA near 6.00, so his fantasy contributions are nil. He said he has not decided whether or not he will try and play again next season.
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| Mike Timlin is due to come back off of the DL prior to Thursday's game, according to the Boston Herald. Chris Smith was optioned to the minors to create room on the roster. |
Our View: Timlin does not figure to offer much fantasy value at this point.
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| According to the Boston Globe, Red Sox reliever Mike Timlin pitched a clean eighth inning versus Richmond on Thursday night. Timlin on a rehab assignment, will pitch three or four one-inning stints for the PawSox before rejoining the team next week. |
Our View: Timlin isn't the pitcher he once was, and when he was at his best his fantasy value rested in deep leagues that rewarded holds. The right-hander looked incredibly hittable in his last outing vs. Philadelphia before going on the disable list. It's hard to believe that will change anytime soon.
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| Mike Timlin began his rehab assignment on Thursday as he threw 10 pitches to retire the order in an inning of work, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: Reports had Timlin touching 92 mph on the gun, a good sign that his knee is in good shape. However, Timlin is still virtually useless in fantasy leagues and not likely to do much but take up space once activated by the Bo Sox.
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| Mike Timlin, out with left knee tendinitis, is on pace to make an appearance in Triple-A for the Pawtucket Sox on Thursday, with a targeted return date of July 4th if everything goes well, according to MLB.com. "He'll throw an inning tomorrow night in Pawtucket and go from there," said manager Terry Francona. |
Our View: Timlin has been awful this year with a 7.06 ERA and 1.85 WHIP, so he isn't even worth rostering in AL Only leagues at this point even when healthy.
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| Mike Timlin has been placed on the 15-day DL due to tendinitis of the left knee. according to the Providence Journal. Dice-K has been activated from the DL, as a corresponding move. Manager Terry Francona said, "It's something he's been pitching through. I think it has something to do with the inconsistency. We all ended up agreeing that this is probably the best thing for him and the organization."
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Our View: Francona will have Timlin rest for the rest of the homestand, then likely send him to Triple-A Pawtucket to begin a rehab program. He could return when he proves he can pitch effectively again.
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| Mike Timlin pitched the ninth for his first save and the Boston Red Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Saturday to complete a sweep of their day-night doubleheader. |
Our View: Jon Papelbon saved the first game of the doubleheader and the team decided not to bring him back for the second time.
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| Mike Timlin will be activated from the DL today, according to the Providence Journal. The 42-year old righty feels healthy following his recovery from his finger injury, and he is ready to join the Red Sox bullpen. |
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| Mike Timlin threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Pawtuckett on Monday, according to the RedSoxwordpress.com. He threw 18 pitches, 12 of which went for strikes, and could return to the Red Sox bullpen in another week as he bounces back from his finger injury. |
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| Mike Timlin played catch at a distance of 90 feet Monday, according to MLB.com. The veteran, who is on the DL with a lacerated finger, could return to the Red Sox on April 11. He'll go down to Triple-A Pawtucket to pitch in a few games before that. You can bet that Timlin will be pushing to come back on the 11th, since the Sox will be hosting the Yankees. |
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| The Red Sox placed Mike Timlin on the DL Friday with a finger laceration. The move is retroactive to March 20, so Timlin will be eligible to return on April 4, which seems possible. David Aardsma or Bryan Corey will likely stick around until Timlin is ready. |
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| It's not clear if Mike Timlin will be available when the Red Sox resume their season next week, according to the Boston Globe. "I haven't thrown," Timlin said yesterday. "They won't let me throw. They haven't given me anything to go on. I'm trying to find out." He has a finger on his pitching hand that could force him onto the disabled list next week. |
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| Mike Timlin tried to do some light throwing on Monday but aggravated his sore right index finger again, according to the Boston Herald. He'll be shut down for at least a couple of more days, which may lead to Timlin beginning the season on the disabled list. |
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| Mike Timlin could open the season on the DL, according to the Boston Herald. He is not expected to pitch against the A's on Tuesday or Wednesday, and the team may want to be cautious with him as he has two stitches in his finger from a contusion. Brian Corey, David Aardsma, and Javier Lopez are notably battling for the last spot in the Red Sox bullpen. |
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| Mike Timlin's status for opening day is in doubt after he suffered a hand injury in a Triple-A game Wednesday, according to MLB.com. "I don't know yet," Timlin said of being ready for the opener. "We have to check it out. I can play catch. The ball hit me off the end of the finger. I tried to get my hand out of the way, actually. I wasn't trying to reach and catch the ball." The reliever had to get two stitches on his right ring finger. This means Manny Delcarmen, among others, could have a more integral role at the beginning of the year. |
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| Mike Timlin (shoulder) threw 24 pitches on the side before Tuesday's game and will be available Wednesday if needed, the AP reports. Timlin's role in the Boston bullpen obviously took a step back Tuesday when the team traded for Eric Gagne. |
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| Mike Timlin is expected to be available Tuesday. Timlin hasn't pitched since last Monday due to shoulder soreness, according to the AP. |
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| Mike Timlin was not available Saturday due to a sore right shoulder. However, manager Terry Francona said the injury isn't bad enough to force Timlin to the DL for the third time this season, according to the Boston Herald. Timlin hasn't pitched since Monday, so the Red Sox obviously are giving him a rest to try to avoid going back on the DL. |
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| As expected, the Red Sox activated Mike Timlin from the disabled list prior to Saturday's game. He had been out with shoulder tendinitis and didn't take part in the contest. It's not clear what role he'll have in the bullpen, but it won't be as the closer. |
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| The Red Sox are expected to activate Mike Timlin from the disabled list on Saturday, according to the Boston Herald. He has been out with shoulder tendinitis.
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| Mike Timlin should rejoin the Red Sox next weekend in Arizona. Timlin is slated to make two more rehab appearances before coming off the disabled list, according to the Boston Globe. "We like Mike," manager Terry Francona said. "We want him back, but we want to do it the correct way." Timlin's been out with shoulder tendinitis, a condition he said could recur. He should be fine when he returns, but his shoulder will be an ongoing concern the rest of the season. |
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| Mike Timlin may be very close to returning. The right-hander, who is recovering from tendinitis in his right shoulder, threw a perfect inning in front of manager Terry Francona and pitching coach John Farrell during his rehab start on Thursday. The Boston Herald reports he may be back with the major league club as soon as tonight. |
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| Mike Timlin will pitch at least two more times in Triple-A as he rehabs his right shoulder tendinitis, according to the Boston Herald. |
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| Mike Timlin will commence his rehab assignment with Pawtucket tomorrow, according to the Boston Herald. He is battling shoulder tendonitis. |
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| Mike Timlin continues his recovery from right shoulder tendonitis. He took to the mound on Monday, throwing 35 pitches before the loss to the Yankees, according to the Boston Herald.
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| Mike Timlin should throw off a mound today for the first time since being placed on the disabled list, according to the Boston Globe. He's dealing with tendinitis in his throwing shoulder and probably remains weeks away from returning to action. |
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| Mike Timlin threw in the outfield for the second consecutive day Wednesday with no difficulties, the Boston Herald reports. He's coming back from shoulder tendinitis. Timlin will lighten his workload today before throwing from longer distances tomorrow and Saturday. It's still too early to determine when the veteran reliever will be ready to throw off a mound or return to game action. |
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| Mike Timlin threw off flat ground Tuesday, the Red Sox official site reports. He's expected to start throwing off a mound in "four to five days." Timlin is coming back from tendinitis in his right shoulder. |
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| Mike Timlin was given clearance to begin a throwing program today, according to the Boston Herald. He is currently on the disabled list because of tendinitis in his right shoulder. |
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| Mike Timlin was examined by Red Sox medical director Thomas Gill yesterday, and he showed no improvement in his right shoulder, according to the Boston Globe. He still has imflammation in the joint, so he'll remain shut down. "The symptoms are still there," manager Terry Francona said, "and that's what we're treating, the symptoms. He's frustrated and willing to throw through it, which he's always been, but we're not going to let him do it." Timlin's 41 years old and battled an oblique injury before the shoulder acted up, so it doesn't look like he will be returning to action any time in the near future. |
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| Mike Timlin, less than 24 hours removed from his first save of the season, was placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to Thursday night's game against the Mariners with right shoulder tendinitis, the Red Sox official site reports. In a corresponding roster move, Boston recalled right-hander Devern Hansack from Triple-A Pawtucket. |
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| With Jonathan Papelbon getting the night off, the Red Sox turned to Mike Timlin with a three-run lead against Oakland Wednesday. Timlin gave up two hits and a run but nonetheless was able to convert for his first save of the year.
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| Mike Timlin, who was activated from the DL prior to Tuesday's game, struggled in his season debut against the Mariners, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk in an inning of work. The fact that he was roughed up a bit was inconsequential, though, as the Red Sox were up by 13 runs at the time. He may need another outing or two to get back on track. |
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| The Red Sox activated Mike Timlin from the disabled list on Tuesday, according to the AP. Timlin, who has not pitched this season due to a strained left oblique muscle, who work in a setup role for the Sox. |
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| Mike Timlin might not come off the disabled list Tuesday as initially planned, the Boston Herald reports. He made two rehab appearances at Triple-A , but the major league club was holding off on activating him until the medical staff had a chance to examine his strained oblique. He might make one more rehab appearance before joining the Red Sox.
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| Mike Timlin, on the DL with a strained oblique muscle, is scheduled to pitch an inning of relief for Triple-A Pawtucket in its International League season opener tonight, according to the Boston Herald. Barring any setbacks, he'll pitch another inning on Saturday and be activated from the DL next Tuesday. |
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| Mike Timlin threw 20 pitches under simulated game conditions at the minor league camp in Fort Myers Tuesday, then was cleared to join Triple-A Pawtucket for a short rehab assignment, the Boston Herald reports. The veteran reliever, who strained an oblique muscle early in spring training, is scheduled to pitch an inning Thursday night for the PawSox. |
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| Mike Timlin is scheduled to pitch in a minor league camp game in Fort Myers today, then make two appearances for Pawtucket, according to the Boston Globe. The plan is to activate him from the DL for next Tuesday's home opener. |
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| Mike Timlin threw a side session Thursday with no problems, the Boston Herald reports. "It felt good," Timlin said. "Free and easy. No pain." Timlin, battling a strained oblique, is hoping to be ready for the home opener on April 10. |
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| Mike Timlin was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, retroactive to March 23, the Red Sox official site reports. Timlin, who is battling a strained oblique, has a shot to return in early April. |
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| Mike Timlin is slated to throw off a mound tomorrow, according to the Boston Globe. That'll be his first action off a mound since injuring his oblique. He'll begin the season on the disabled list. |
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| Mike Timlin will begin the season on the disabled list due to his oblique strain, according to the Boston Herald. "We need him to be out (in) the bullpen the whole year," manager Terry Francona said. "I'd love to have him ready Opening Day, but I don't think it's a smart idea to rush him. To do it, I think we have a chance to lose a good pitcher, and we don't want to do that." Timlin's DL stint will be retroactive, so he could return as soon as April 10. |
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| Manager Terry Francona said he and pitching coach John Farrell intend to sit down with Mike Timlin today to outline the reliever’s program for the remainder of spring training, according to the Boston Herald. Timlin is dealing with an oblique strain, and it's possible he'll have to open the season on the disabled list. |
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| Mike Timlin, recovering from a strained oblique, has thrown from 90 feet each of the last two days and reported no pain, according to the Boston Globe. "Mike threw 90 feet and felt very good," said manager Terry Francona. "[He] reported no stiffness. No soreness. It went well. He was examined and got the go-ahead. Dr. Gill said he's doing pretty well, but... [he] cautioned to not let him get ahead of himself." Timlin said he's need three or four days before pitching in a game, but Francona said that might be rushing it a bit. "It has to be approved by the medical staff," Francona said. "I know we all get caught up in shooting for Opening Day. There are a lot of games to play where I'd like to have him healthy." |
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| Mike Timlin won't begin throwing today as originally planned, according to the Boston Herald. He's dealing with a strained oblique that has not completely healed. |
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| Mike Timlin was set to resume his throwing program Thursday, but the team feels his oblique strain is still tender so he'll be pushed back, the Providence Journal reports. The medical staff prescribed two more days of rest, and then he'll be re-evaluated. |
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| Mike Timlin, who has been sidelined by a strained oblique muscle, can resume throwing on Thursday, according to the AP. "There is not a date that says he is going to be in games," pitching coach John Farrell said. |
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| Boston manager Terry Francona told the AP on Friday that Mike Timlin would not throw a ball for a week. The MRI Timlin had on Thursday turned out OK, but his left side was still sore. "This is just precautionary. We want to make sure everything's OK," Timlin said. |
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| Mike Timlin will make his first appearance of the spring on Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. He's been sidelined thus far with a strained oblique. |
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| Mike Timlin, who has been dealing with a strained oblique, threw a side session of 20-25 pitches on Monday, according to the Boston Herald. How he feels today will determine when he pitches next. |
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| Mike Timlin said he plans to test his sore back out with a bullpen session within the next couple of days, according to the Boston Globe. "I'm going to give it as much time as it needs," said Timlin. "It's not like this is my first spring training." |
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| Mike Timlin dealt with a oblique muscle spasm on Sunday, but he's not expected to miss much time, according to the Boston Herald. "He was a little stiff, but he loosened up well," manager Terry Francona said. |
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| Mike Timlin has made it clear that he wants a crack at the closer job this spring, according to the Boston Herald. "I never got a shot at being the closer during the committee thing," Timlin said. "I know I can do the job. It’s just a matter of getting the shot to do it. I think I’ll get a shot (this year). I think it’s a legitimate competition." Manager Terry Francona confirmed that Timlin will be a part of the closer competition, but he also acknowledged that he'd prefer to have the right-hander in a setup role. |
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| Mike Timlin and the Red Sox agreed on a 1-year, $2.8 million contract on Wednesday, according to the AP. The deal is incentive-laden, as he'll receive a $125,000 bonus when he pitches in his 39th game, and again when he reaches 50, 60 and 70 games pitched. Timlin went 6-6 with a 4.36 ERA and nine saves for the Sox in 2006. |
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| Even though Mike Timlin would be 41 when next season starts, he said he would like to pitch next year, according to the Boston Globe. "I want to get to 1,000 games," Timlin said. "Forty-six to go." Only 10 players in the modern era have reached the 1,000-game mark. |
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| Mike Timlin has a win and two saves in his last three appearances and will likely continue to close as long as Jon Papelbon (shoulder) remains out. The Red Sox haven't definitively said yet if Papelbon will pitch again this year. |
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| Mike Timlin recorded his second save of the season on Thursday, according to the AP. However, don't worry about Jon Papelbon. He pitched in the previous three games and was unavailable to pitch. |
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