Atlanta Journal Constitution logo Atlanta Journal Constitution 18 months ago

Padres release struggling outfielder Edmonds

Center fielder Jim Edmonds has been released by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 and he struggled to track down fly balls he once easily caught. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution

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  1. I'm somewhat surprised, sure ... I had heard where he said he was getting in shape last winter — and that he really meant it.
    Tony La Russa – Tony La Russa SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 18 months ago
  2. This is well-needed, we pitched well, we played terrific defense and got some timely hitting ... All around good effort from everybody today.
    Clint Hurdle – Clint Hurdle SOURCE: The Sports Network 18 months ago
  3. He maintained his stuff the whole way
    Mike Scioscia – Mike Scioscia SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle 18 months ago
  4. He was a great player. That's how I look at him ... I don't look at it as filling his shoes. That would be a lot to put on anybody.
    Rick Ankiel – Rick Ankiel SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 18 months ago
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  1. PHA Commissioners Jim Fonteno and Elyse Lanier; PHA Chairman Jim Edmonds; Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison; Congressman Pete Olson; Port Commissioner Judy Hawley, Port of Corpus Christi; and Port Commissioner Jimmy Brown, Port of Freeport.
  2. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 02: Jim Edmonds #15 of the Chicago Cubs looks on as he walks back to his position after he couldn't make a play on a RBI single hit by Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the top of the eighth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2008 MLB Playoffs at Wrigley Fi...
  3. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 01: Jim Edmonds #15 of the Chicago Cubs adjusts his helmet against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game One of the NLDS during the 2008 MLB Playoffs at Wrigley Field on October 1, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.
  4. CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 18: Outfielder Jim Edmonds #15 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by Ryan Theriot #2 after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at the Wrigley Field on September 18, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.
  5. MILWAUKEE - JULY 31: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers watches as a grand slam ball hit by Jim Edmonds of the Chicago Cubs flies over the wall and the photo of Edmonds at Miller Park on July 31, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 11-4.
  6. MILWAUKEE - JULY 31: Jim Edmonds #15 of the Chicago Cubs follows his solo home run in the 3rd inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 31, 2008 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  7. CHICAGO, IL- JULY 12: Outfielder Jim Edmonds #15 of the Chicago Cubs follows through on his swing against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on July 12, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.
  8. ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 5: Jim Edmonds #15 of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into third base against Troy Glaus #8 of the St. Louis Cardinals on July 5, 2008 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cards defeated the Cubs 5-4.
  9. CHICAGO - JUNE 27: Orlando Cabrera #18 of the Chicago White Sox fails to turn a double play after forcing out a sliding Daryle Ward #33 of the Chicago Cubs on a fielder's choice hit by Jim Edmonds #15 of the Cubs in the top of the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 27, 2008 in Chicago,...

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  2. Glenn Hoffman
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  4. Jim Edmonds Jim Edmonds
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