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Charlie Manning

St. Louis Cardinals

1979/03/31 30

6-2 185

Winter Haven, FL

L / L

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the New York Yankees in 2001 (9th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 Nationals 57 0 1 3 0 0 0 42 35 25 24 8 31 37 5.14 1.57

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A former starter, he can be used for extended outings out of the bullpen. Has the ability to rack up strikeouts, especially against lefty bats.
Flaws
  • Must do a better job of keeping the ball in the park, and avoid the big inning, in order to maximize his potential as a reliever.
Career Potential
  • A situational lefty or long reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 22, 2009 Outrighted to Memphis (AAA).
March 16, 2009 Optioned to Memphis (AAA).
February 28, 2009 Re-signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a one-year contract.
October 15, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
May 23, 2008 Contract purchased from Columbus (AAA).
March 5, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
June 18, 2004 Acquired from the Cincinnati Reds.
January 3, 2003 Re-signed by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.

Trades

October 15, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Washington Nationals.
June 18, 2004 New York Yankees traded Gabe White to the Cincinnati Reds for Charlie Manning, a player to be named and cash considerations.
July 31, 2003 Cincinnati Reds traded Aaron Boone to the New York Yankees for Brandon Claussen, Charlie Manning and cash.
June 5, 2001 Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 9th round in 2001.

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