Gerald Laird Rumors & News
- Detroit Tigers
- #9 | C BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-1
- Weight225
- Age32
- Experience 9 years
- Salary $1,000,000
- BirthplaceWestminster, California
Braves Surprise Line-Up In Opener Against Twins
Atlanta Bullpen — Always interesting to see what the Braves line-up will be on a game-to-game basis. Braves manger Fredi Gonzalez is always good for a surprise or two. Today’s line-up against the Twins is no exception. Gerald Laird will catch and bat.. fifth!! Laird has been catching Teheran most games this season, so no surprise that he [...]The post Braves Surprise Line-Up In Opener Against Twins appeared first on Atlanta Bullpen.
Atlanta Braves May 20, 2013Stephen Strasburg Ks eight in no-decision
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg recorded a quality start for the fifth time through six outings on Monday night against the Braves. He allowed two runs on six hits over six innings of work. The right-hander gave up a run in the first before Gerald Laird hit an RBI single off him in the fourth. He cruised after that and was done after throwing 93 pitches, 53 for strikes. Strasburg left with the game tied at 2-2 and did not factor into the decision. He also struck out eight and walked four. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Pirates. In one start against Pittsburgh last sea...
April 29, 2013Gerald Laird searching for playing time
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Braves have had trouble finding playing time for backup catcher Gerald Laird, thanks to Evan Gattis' early breakout. Laird started his fifth game of the season Thursday against the Pirates, as he remains Julio Teheran's catcher of choice. He went hitless in the game, while walking once. He was officially 0 for 1 in the game, reaching on an error at one point in the game. The Braves won the game, 6-4. Laird is batting .308 in 13 at-bats, with two doubles, three walks and only one strikeout.
April 19, 2013Just call him Everyday Evan Gattis
CBSSports.com Fantasy — At the beginning of the season, the Braves announced their intention to split playing time at catcher roughly evenly between rookie Evan Gattis and veteran Gerald Laird, while waiting for Brian McCann to return from a shoulder injury. Of course, plans can change quickly when you have a player as hot as Gattis has been so far in his major-league career. Gattis has started eight of the team's first 12 games, and the Braves have made it clear they plan to keep him in the lineup as often as they can, by moving him to first base when Laird is behind the plate. Gattis' .324 batting average and 1.120...
April 16, 2013Evan Gattis fourth in lineup, first in our hearts
CBSSports.com Fantasy — If the Braves' Evan Gattis was an intriguing Fantasy pickup when he was sitting every other day for Gerald Laird, he's almost a no-brainer now that he's played in three straight. At least in leagues where every team starts two catchers, he is. In leagues where you start only one, I suppose the expected crunch for at-bats once Brian McCann returns would be justification to avoid him. Of course, given the level of trust Gattis' bat already has earned him -- he's batting cleanup with Freddie Freeman out -- I'm beginning to wonder if the shortage of at-bats might be more McCann's problem than Gatt...
April 11, 2013No plans to try Evan Gattis at 1B
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Braves have no plans on trying Evan Gattis at first base while Freddie Freeman is on the disabled list. Gattis or Gerald Laird could fill in on an emergency basis, however.The 26-year-old started his fourth game behind the plate Monday night against the Marlins and is hitting .364 (4 for 11) with a solo homer thus far.
April 8, 2013Gerald Laird putting some hits together
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Braves catcher Gerald Laird made his third start behind the plate on Saturday night against the Cubs and produced his second multi-hit performance. He went 2 for 3 with a walk in a 6-5 win. Laird reached on an infield single in his first at-bat before doubling in the fourth inning. The 33-year-old is batting .400 (4 for 10) as he continues to split time with Evan Gattis while Brian McCann is on the disabled list.
April 7, 2013Fredi Gonzalez sticking with catching plans
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Despite Evan Gattis homering in his major-league debut, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has not changed his catching plans. Gattis was back on the bench Thursday against the Phillies. Gonzalez reiterated that Gattis could earn just as much playing time as the veteran Gerald Laird while Brian McCann continues to rehab from right-shoulder surgery. Laird is slated to be in the starting lineup Saturday for Julio Teheran's season debut, according to MLB.com."I like that," Gonzalez said. "They had some success in spring training. You've got a veteran and a rookie. I like that matchup a lot."Because th...
April 4, 2013Ross Detwiler to get nine days of rest
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler wrapped up his spring schedule by posting his longest outing Wednesday against the Braves. Detwiler kept Atlanta off the board until Evan Gattis and Gerald Laird connected for back-to-back homers to begin the sixth inning. Detwiler allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out two. He finished the spring with a 3.86 ERA in four starts. He struck out nine and walked two in 14 innings. Detwiler will now go nine days between starts, making his first regular-season appearance on April 6 at Cincinnati, according to multiple sour...
March 28, 2013Making up for lost hype on Evan Gattis
CBSSports.com Fantasy — So who saw Evan Gattis being named the Braves' starting catcher -- or at least a co-starting catcher with Gerald Laird -- at the start of spring training? Personally, I thought he was an outfielder now and that the acquisition of Justin Upton eliminated his chances of claiming a significant role. And so I let him fly under the radar, thinking I'd have my chance to address him later. Time to make up for lost hype. Guys, Gattis has monster power, and he's already a finished product at age 26. The only reason you may not have heard of him until this spring is because he was out of baseball for fo...
March 27, 201330 Teams in 30 Days: Detroit Tigers
Blue Jays Plus — 2012 Record: 88-74 (1st in AL Central) Key Additions: Torii Hunter (2 years, $26M)Brayan Pena (Minor League Contract)Shawn Hill (Minor League Contract)Key Subtractions: Jose Valverde (Still a free agent)Delmon Young (1 year, 0.75M with PHI)Gerald Laird (2 years, $3M with ATL)Daniel Schlereth (Minor League Contract with BAL)Despite not meeting the criteria of "key additions", the Tigers resigned Anibal Sanchez to a 5 year, $80M contract. Another possible key addition to the 2013 Tigers is Victor Martinez, who is finally healthy after missing 2012 due to injuries, they hope he is a forc...
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Ex-Tiger catcher Gerald Laird gives Justin Verlander a playful jab after notable homer
Grand Rapids Press — Brandon Laird's home run was one of three Verlander gave up Thursday, but this particular one might've been the toughest to swallow. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks to the dugout before a game against the Houston Astros on Thursday in Lakeland, Fla. AP Photo LAKELAND, Fla. -- As soon it cleared the fence, Justin Verlander knew what to expect. Trash talk. And plenty of it. Trailing 1-0, Houston Astros first baseman Brandon Laird sent a belt-h...
Detroit Tigers March 22, 2013Gerald Laird might remain backup catcher
CBSSports.com Fantasy — CBSSports.com Senior Columnist Scott Miller reports Braves prospect Evan Gattis could play his way into the starting catcher job. With the Braves needing options behind the plate with Brian McCann (shoulder) expected to miss the start of the season, Gattis has played well enough this spring for the Braves to consider using him as the starting catcher and leaving Gerald Laird in the backup role. Gattis is batting .448 (13 for 29) with two homers, five doubles, seven runs and 10 RBI in 15 spring games.
March 14, 2013Braves GM Frank Wren on building with opponents in mind
Washington Post — On Monday, the Nationals will face the revamped Braves for the third time this spring and first time at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla. The Braves had an active, attention-grabbing winter, signing B.J. Upton to the team's largest-ever free agent contract; trading for his brother Justin Upton, as well as Chris Johnson and Jordan Walden; and adding Gerald Laird, among others. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals March 11, 2013Ex-Tiger Laird: 'I know skipper (Jim Leyland) will be chirping at me'
Detroit News — As a free agent, Gerald Laird signed a two-year contract with the Braves during the off-season, and he said "it was tough to leave. I had a blast playing there, but they weren't going to go two with me — just another one-year contract.
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