Micah Owings Rumors & News
- San Diego Padres
- #27 | RP/SP BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-5
- Weight220
- Age29
- Experience 5 years
- Salary $440,000
- BirthplaceGainesville, Georgia
Micah Owings is looking for work. Padres take two?
Gaslamp Ball — FanGraphs asks the question that's on everybody's mind right now: "Surely there's a roster spot for Micah Owings somewhere?" Micah Owings, you'll recall was a San Diego Padres for a few minutes last season, signing a $1MM deal that also earned him a 100% Fresh Rating according to Gaslamp Ball's scientific Tomahto Meter. Micah Owings is like this unicorn sort of guy when it comes to doing really creative things like carrying fewer pitchers that you want or double switch pinch hitting late in the game. FanGraphs makes the case for him being as good as a typical center fielder when it com...
San Diego Padres April 2, 2013Nationals | Two reassigned
KFFL — The Washington Nationals reassigned 1B Micah Owings and SS Carlos Rivero to minor league camp ...
March 28, 2013Micah Owings re-assigned to minor-league camp
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Nationals announced Thursday that first baseman Micah Owings has been re-assigned to minor-league camp. Owings went 0 for 2 Thursday to give him a final spring line of .324/.342/.568 with two home runs in 37 at-bats. Capable of playing first base and the outfield, Owings should get a shot at playing time with the Nationals this season.
March 28, 2013Nationals | Micah Owings unlikely to win job
KFFL — Washington Nationals 1B Micah Owings is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster unless someone ...
March 23, 2013Owings unlikely to earn bench spot with Nats - Micah Owings (1B) Washington Nationals
Rotoworld — According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, Micah Owings is unlikely to earn a bench spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.
March 22, 201330 Teams in 30 Days: Washington Nationals
Blue Jays Plus — Key Additions: Denard Span (trade with MIN)Dan Haren (1 year, $13M)Ross Ohlendorf (Minor League Contract)A.J. Cole (Trade with OAK)Rafael Soriano (2 years, $28M)Chris Snyder (Minor League Contract)Micah Owings (Minor League Contract)Will Rhymes (Minor League Contract)Key Subtractions: Alex Meyer (trade with MIN)Mark DeRosa (1 year, $750k with TOR)Tom Gorzelanny (2 years, $5.7M with MIL)Sean Burnett (2 years, $8M with LAA)John Lannan (1 year, $2.5M with PHI)Edwin Jackson (4 years, $52M with CHC)Michael Gonzalez (1 year, $2.25M with MIL)Michael Morse (trade with SEA)New guy that w...
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Owings enjoying surprise ride
Nats Insider | CSN Washington — USA Today Sports ImagesFormer pitcher Micah Owings is hitting .368 with two homers this spring.VIERA, Fla. -- When he made the decision over the winter to sign with the Nationals strictly as a position player after six big-league seasons as a pitcher, Micah Owings didn't know what exactly to expect of himself.Only a handful of ballplayers have ever made that transition successfully, and the chance of everything clicking immediately would seem to be minimal.So Owings doesn't want to let himself get too excited about the results he's experienced so far in Nationals camp."I feel like I'm up for t...
Washington Nationals March 15, 2013Pitcher-turned-position player Micah Owings impressing
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Micah Owings, the pitcher-turned-position player, has, perhaps, the most interesting story in camp. The right-hander joined the select few who have attempted the full-time switch in the major leagues. He always had the reputation as a hitting pitcher, and so … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals March 14, 2013Ely’s tough luck in loss doesn’t overshadow solid outing
Houston Chronicle — Box score Although John Ely’s pitching line wasn’t pretty, Astros manager Bo Porter was pleased with the righthander’s outing. With that Astros leading 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh, the Nationals loaded the bases with nobody out on an infield single to short, a single to first and a fielder’s choice grounder to third. Micah Owings followed with a grand slam. “Ely did a great job,” Porter said. “We gave them six outs that inning. You look at the three groundballs that could have very well been three outs and we come in and hit. Instead it’s bases loaded and nobody out. He did a good job and...
Houston Astros March 14, 2013Recap: Nationals 6, Astros 3
Houston Chronicle — Rule 5 pick Nate Freiman gave the Astros a 3-2 lead with a two-run home run to right in the top of the seventh, but Micah Owings ripped a grand slam to right off John Ely in the bottom of the inning to lead the Nationals to a 6-3 victory. Big bat: SS Marwin Gonzalez was 1-for-3 with a home run. 1B Nate Freiman was 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Starter: RHP Alex White gave up two runs on seven hits and one walk with one strikeout over four innings. He threw 43 of his 68 pitches for strikes. Standouts: LHP Wesley Wright threw a scoreless inning. RHP Rhiner Cruz induced [...]
Houston Astros March 14, 2013Gio Gonzalez moves on to the WBC, Micah Owings plays outfield, Ryan Mattheus loses his clean sheet, etc.
Washington Post — Gio Gonzalez made his final tune-up today before he departs for the World Baseball Classic, a smooth, scoreless three innings against the Astros in what became a 4-2 Nationals loss. Gonzalez allowed three hits, struck out three and walked one as he threw 42 pitches, 27 of them strikes. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals March 8, 2013Nationals | Micah Owings plays
KFFL — Washington Nationals 1B Micah Owings (wrist) saw his first action in the outfield and went ...
March 7, 2013Gio Gonzalez moves on to the WBC, Micah Owings plays outfield, Ryan Mattheus loses his clean sheet, etc.
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Gio Gonzalez made his final tune-up today before he departs for the World Baseball Classic, a smooth, scoreless three innings against the Astros in what became a 4-2 Nationals loss. Gonzalez allowed three hits, struck out three and walked one … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals March 7, 2013Owings back in the swing
CBSSports.com Fantasy — After missing more than a week's worth of games with a sore left wrist, Nationals first baseman Micah Owings played in his second consecutive game Thursday. After going 1 for 2 with a double against the Phillies on Wednesday, he struck out against the Nationals in his only at-bat Thursday.
March 7, 2013Nationals | Micah Owings still sidelined
KFFL — There is no timetable for when Washington Nationals 1B Micah Owings (wrist) will play in ...
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