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Craig Breslow

Oakland Athletics

1980/08/08 28

6-1 180

New Haven, CT

L / L

3

the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002 (26th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Athletics 11 0 0 2 0 0 0 8.2 6 2 2 0 1 8 2.08 .810
2009 Twins 17 0 1 2 0 0 0 14.1 11 11 10 3 11 11 6.28 1.53

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can get left-handed batters out consistently, which is his main job at the Major League level. Is a decent strikeout artist.
Flaws
  • A lack of control can lead to his undoing, so he needs to throw more strikes on a consistent basis. Struggles against right-handed bats.
Career Potential
  • A situational lefty.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 20, 2009 Claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
May 29, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.
May 23, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians.
March 23, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
March 6, 2008 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 3, 2007 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
September 1, 2007 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 17, 2007 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
September 1, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
August 18, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
August 14, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
July 15, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
July 13, 2006 Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 17, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 1, 2006 Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
December 21, 2005 San Diego Padres declined to tender a contract.
October 4, 2005 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2005 Recalled from Portland (AAA).
August 12, 2005 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
July 29, 2005 Recalled from Mobile (AA).
July 24, 2005 Optioned to Mobile (AA).
July 23, 2005 Contract purchased from Mobile (AA).

Trades

May 20, 2009 Claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics from the Minnesota Twins.
May 29, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins from the Cleveland Indians.
March 23, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians from the Boston Red Sox.
February 1, 2006 Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
March 3, 2005 Contract sold by the New Jersey Jackals to the San Diego Padres.
June 4, 2002 Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 26th round in 2002.

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