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Franklyn German

Chicago White Sox

1980/01/20 29

6-7 260

San Cristobal, Dom. Rep.

R / R

6

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 Rangers 17 0 1 3 0 0 0 21.2 18 5 5 0 13 15 2.08 1.43

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has big-time heat, and can approach 100 m.p.h. on the gun on occasion. Also throws hitters off when he changes speeds effectively. Pitches on little rest.
Flaws
  • Still has a lot of work to do in improving his command and getting more movement on his fastball. Walks a few too many batters.
Career Potential
  • A middle reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 18, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 12, 2009 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
June 5, 2008 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
May 30, 2008 Refused outright assignment and became free agent.
May 29, 2008 Outrighted to Oklahoma (AAA).
March 30, 2008 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
December 11, 2007 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 18, 2007 Assigned to the minor league camp by the Texas Rangers.
November 17, 2006 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
June 2, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Florida Marlins.
May 30, 2006 Missed 19 games (shoulder injury).
May 10, 2006 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
April 3, 2006 Claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
March 31, 2006 Designated for assigment by the Detroit Tigers.
February 16, 2005 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
September 6, 2004 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
July 12, 2004 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
June 20, 2004 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
March 27, 2004 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
February 26, 2004 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
August 24, 2003 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
June 29, 2003 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
February 24, 2003 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers.
September 7, 2002 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
July 5, 2002 Acquired from the Oakland Athletics.
February 22, 2002 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.

Trades

August 11, 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates traded Franklyn German to the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named.
November 17, 2006 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
April 3, 2006 Claimed off waivers by the Florida Marlins from the Detroit Tigers.
July 5, 2002 In a three-way deal; the Oakland Athletics traded Carlos Pena, Franklyn German and a player to be named later (Jeremy Bonderman - Aug 22nd) to the Detroit Tigers, the Tigers traded Jeff Weaver to the New York Yankees, the Yankees traded Ted Lilly, Jason Arnold and John-Ford Griffin to the Athletics.
July 2, 1996 Signed as a free agent by the Oakland A's.

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