Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 09/07/2008
Eddie Guardado is back, a surprise to him but nothing compared to the shocker he pulled by becoming a big-leaguer.
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 09/07/2008
Eddie Guardado is back, a surprise to him but nothing compared to the shocker he pulled by becoming a big-leaguer.
Baseball America (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
The Twins reacquired rubber-armed lefthanded reliever Eddie Guardado, whom they originally drafted nearly 20 years ago, in a trade that sent Rookie-ball righthander Mark Hamburger to the Rangers.
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Mike Lamb was placed on waivers by the Twins to make room for everyday Eddie Guardado. Lamb signed a two year deal during the off season and has struggled in his return to the American league in which he's only hitting .233. Lamb was much more successful in the National league with the Stros where he hit around .280 over four years. The 33 y/o left handed hitting player is a veteran of eight seasons...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
Reliever Eddie Guardado can be on a different side of the field in a different uniform, but those who know him are tuned to his laugh.
RandBall (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
As we gladly received and studied the photo you see of Eddie Guardado, taken by Sassbottom at last night’s Twins vs. Seattle contest, we started to think about the various locations where commenters and the extended readership live. While most of you hail from here and still live near or in the Twin Cities, enough [...]
Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
As everyone knows by now, Eddie Guardado is now a Twin. However, what you may not know is that f ormer Ranger Mike Lamb was designated for assignment to make room for Guardado. A weird comment from manager Ron Gardenhire: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that in the end, the two sides just weren't quite the match that he had hoped. "The energy level wasn't what we expected," Gardenhire said of Lamb....
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Let's round 'em up... Chat today, 2pm CST. Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star tries to view J.P. Ricciardi's tenure from both sides. Drunk Jays Fans gives their take on the article. Aaron Gleeman takes a closer look at Eddie Guardado, while Jamey Newberg tells us about Mark Hamburger. Inspired by Nelson Cruz's excellent '08 MLB debut, Rob Neyer and Sam Mellinger discuss cheap talent and "4A" players....
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Joe Christensen / Around the Majors : Monday pregame: Lamb designated for assignment — SEATTLE — To make room on their roster for Eddie Guardado, the Twins designated Mike Lamb for assignment. — Lamb was in the first year of a two-year, $6.6 million contract, so the Twins are eating $3.8 million with this move.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Everyday Eddie is back with Minnesota, adding experience to a squad in the thick of a postseason race. Eddie Guardado was acquired by the Twins on Monday in a trade with the Texas Rangers for a minor-league pitcher. Guardado's career appeared to be over when...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
SEATTLE — Eddie Guardado was acquired by the Twins on Monday in a trade with the Rangers for minor-league pitcher Mark Hamburger.
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
The Twins, in desperate need of middle relief, re-acquired Eddie Guardado from Texas for a minor league pitcher.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Eddie Guardado remains one of the favorite teammates for many who have played with him, so the Mariners were quick to applaud Minnesota's move for the stretch drive when the Twins picked up the reliever from the Texas Rangers on Monday.
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Former Minnesota reliever Eddie Guardado is acquired by the Twins in a trade with the Rangers for minor league pitcher Mark Hamburger.
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Francisco, who turns 29 on Sept. 11, becomes the third pitcher to hold the closer's job this year. The question is whether he can carry the title into next season. The trade of Guardado leaves no proven closer on the roster. Guardado, who had 152 saves with Minnesota and Seattle from 2001-05, had taken over as closer a month ago when C.J. Wilson imploded. Wilson, out for the year after electing surgery...
