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Angel Guzman

Chicago Cubs

1981/12/14 27

6-3 200

Caracas, Venezuela

R / R

4

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Cubs 55 0 3 3 1 0 0 61 41 20 20 8 23 47 2.95 1.05

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a devastating, mid-90's sinking fastball, plus he adds a top-notch curveball and change-up. Shows confidence on the mound.
Flaws
  • Injuries have played major havoc with his budding major-league career. Inconsistency has been another problem.
Career Potential
  • A solid mid-rotation starter, if healthy.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 4, 2009 Missed the last 12 games of the regular season (triceps injuy).
September 22, 2009 Triceps injury, day-to-day.
July 6, 2009 Missed 15 games (triceps injury).
June 21, 2009 Triceps injury, 15-day DL.
February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
October 1, 2008 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2008 Missed 137 games (right elbow surgery).
March 25, 2008 Right elbow surgery, 60-day DL.
October 1, 2007 Missed the last 111 games of the regular season (strianed right elbow).
August 3, 2007 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained right elbow).
June 6, 2007 Strained right elbow, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 2nd).
June 5, 2007 Right forearm injury, day-to-day.
May 6, 2007 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
April 17, 2007 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
March 5, 2007 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
August 12, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
July 3, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
June 9, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
May 13, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
April 23, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 28, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
March 25, 2005 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
March 15, 2004 Optioned to West Tenn (AA).
March 20, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 9, 2003 Invited to spring training.

Trades

November 12, 1999 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Chicago Cubs.
March 4, 1999 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Kansas City Royals. (contract voided-June 24, 1999)

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