Brent Lillibridge SS FA Sat 3/22/14 12:35 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Rangers reassigned INF Brent Lillibridge to minor league camp.
This move comes as a bit of a surprise as the veteran infielder was expected to serve in a utility role for the Rangers. The 30-year-old slashed .286/.276/.464 with a homer and four RBI in 28 Cactus League at-bats.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Thu 3/20/14 9:35 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Brent Lillibridge left Thursday's game with a tight right hamstring.
Consider him day-to-day. A non-roster invitee, Lillibridge is hoping to make the team as a utility man. The 30-year-old was dreadful in 20 games between the Cubs and Yankees in 2013, slashing .119/.133/.136 with five RBI and a 17/1 K/BB ratio in 59 at-bats.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Fri 2/28/14 10:40 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Brent Lillibridge went 1-for-2 and plated the Rangers lone run in a losing effort against the Royals on Friday.
Lillibridge is certainly doing his best to make a strong first impression, smacking a two-run homer on Thursday and continuing his offensive output on Friday afternoon. His versatility could lead to a spot on the Opening Day roster.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Thu 2/27/14 5:42 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Brent Lillibridge homered in one of his two at-bats for the Rangers on Thursday against the Royals.
Lillibridge, not exactly known for his power, took Cory Wade deep for a two-run homer in the seventh. A non-roster invitee, Lillibridge is hoping to make the team as a utility man.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Thu 12/12/13 10:40 AM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Rangers signed INF/OF Brent Lillibridge to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.
Lillibridge appeared in 20 games at the major league level this year between the Cubs and Yankees. The versatile 30-year-old will compete for a utility role in the spring.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Fri 11/29/13 7:37 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Rangers and Mariners have shown interest in free agent Brent Lillibridge.
The 30-year-old utility man was dreadful in 20 games between the Cubs and Yankees in 2013, slashing a putrid .119/.133/.136 with five RBI and a 17/1 K/BB ratio in 59 at-bats. While his versatility makes him a nice bench option, he may have to settle for a minor league deal.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Mon 8/5/13 5:45 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Yankees designated INF Brent Lillibridge for assignment.
The move clears a spot for Alex Rodriguez's return from the 60-day disabled list. Lillibridge joined the Yankees last month and batted just .171 (6-for-35) in 11 games.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Fri 7/19/13 10:23 AM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Yankees purchased the contract of INF/OF Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Lillibridge can play all over the field, but he'll be used mostly for infield depth with the Yankees' bevy of injuries there. He had just one hit in 29 at-bats earlier this season for the Cubs.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Fri 6/21/13 7:16 PM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Yankees acquired INF/OF Brent Lillibridge from the Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Lillibridge struggled mightily with the Cubs earlier this season, but has posted a .281/.331/.425 batting line in 48 games with Triple-A Iowa. The 29-year-old will provide depth as a utility infielder.
Brent Lillibridge SS FA Fri 4/19/13 8:27 AM
Brent Lillibridge
SS FA
Cubs sent INF/OF Brent Lillibridge outright to Triple-A Iowa.
Lillibridge was 1-for-24 (.042) with no walks and nine strikeouts in nine games with the Cubs before being designated for assignment earlier this week. He'll provide depth at Triple-A.