Rich Aurilia
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Born: Sep 2, 1971
- Debut: September 6, 1995
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
November 23, 2009
Rich Aurilia would like to continue playing in 2010, according to ESPN.
Our View:
It may be hard for the 38-year-old utility infielder to find a suitor after he hit .213 with just two home runs in 60 games for San Francisco last season. He's most likely at the end of the line.
August 7, 2009
Rich Aurilia has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and added back to the Giants major league roster.
Our View:
This move is a bit of an upset since Aurilia is hitting just .210 this season and the Giants recently acquired Ryan Garko. The team must like his veteran leadership, but that doesn't translate into fantasy value.
August 7, 2009
Rich Aurilia went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in his rehab start at Single-A San Jose, according to MLB.com. Aurilia has now made five rehab starts while recovering from a right big toe infection.
Our View:
Aurilia hasn't done much with the Giants this season, and it looks like the road is nearing an end for Aurilia. Don't expect him to make any kind of impact with the team this season, if he even makes it back at all.
August 4, 2009
Rich Aurilia is again in danger of being released, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
The Giants reportedly want to promote pitcher Joe Martinez to start on Wednesday, and there is little room for the 37-year-old veteran on the team's 40-man roster with the recent additions of Ryan Garko and Freddy Sanchez. Aurilia is hitting just .210 in 105 at-bats this season.
July 31, 2009
The San Jose Mercury News reports that Rich Aurilia is currently on a Triple-A rehab assignment, attempting to return from a toe injury.
Our View:
Aurilia homered in Thursday's rehab start and looks to be ready to return in the near future. However, the Giants may not have room for him when he returns and it remains to be seen if he'll stick on the roster.
July 21, 2009
Updating a previous report, Rich Aurilia has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an infection in his big right toe.
Our View:
This move was made as opposed to releasing him. Aurilia's career appears to be all but over, and if there isn't anyone obvious to demote when he comes off the DL, he likely will be cut loose.
July 21, 2009
Rich Aurilia has been placed on the 15-day DL with an undisclosed injury, according to the Twitter page of Giants' beat writer Andrew Baggarly. Aurilia is hitting only .210 in 105 at-bats this season.
Our View:
No word yet on the extent of the injury, but with the reports that he was going to be released it may just be something to get him off the roster for the time being. We will keep you updated, but obviously this will not impact anyone's fantasy team.
July 20, 2009
Rich Aurilia could be released this week when the Giants recall Ryan Sadowski to start on Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Manager Bruce Bochy did not see it was likely, but there has been speculation that he will be the one to go. He is hitting just .202 with only two home runs in 104 at-bats this season.
July 5, 2009
Rich Aurilia was productive in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Astros at AT&T Park, as he went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off ace Roy Oswalt.
Our View:
The Giants only mustered three hits in the game, and Aurilia was their lone source of scoring. Aurilia only has two homers and a .214 batting average for the season, and he should continue to be ignored in fantasy leagues.
July 4, 2009
TSN is reporting that the Giants have activated infielder Rich Aurilia from the bereavement list. He was out while attending the funeral of his father.
Our View:
Aurilia has not been good this season, and he warrants no fantasy consideration going forward. His best years are behind him, and there are plenty of other more appealing options out there.
June 28, 2009
Updating a previous report, the Giants have officially placed Rich Aurilia on the bereavement list, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
Our View:
Aurilia will be attending his father's funeral. He stands to miss about four games. Travis Ishikawa will start in his place.
June 23, 2009
Rich Aurilia will go on the bereavement list this Sunday in order to attend the funeral of his father, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
He could be out up to four days. Aurilia is batting just .202 in 89 at-bats this season, so he won't be missed in your fantasy lineup. Our thoughts go out to his family, though.
June 4, 2009
Rich Aurilia had a solid night at the plate as he went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's 4-1 win at Washington in the bottom half of their doubleheader. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Aurilia is hitting well right now, as he notched two hits and an RBI in each of his last two games. He only hit .220 in May, and has a .221 average for the season.
May 3, 2009
Rich Aurilia drove in the only run of the game in the Giants' ten-inning win over the Rockies on Sunday. He singled in the winning run in his only at-bat of the game.
Our View:
Good for Rich Aurilia. Walk-off winners are great. Unfortunately they don't mean much to fantasy owners, especially when they come from platoon players who are hitting .200 on the season.
April 9, 2009
Rich Aurilia is slated to start at first base Thursday against the Brewers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
He will be replacing Travis Ishikawa because skipper Bruce Bochy wants to use Aurilia against opposing lefty Manny Parra.
March 27, 2009
Rich Aurilia was 2-for-3 with a home run on Friday. It was his second long ball of the spring.
Our View:
Aurilia figures to be a bat off the bench for the Giants, but he is having a strong spring and could be called upon if one of the kids struggles early.
March 4, 2009
Rich Aurilia cracked his first home run of the spring on Saturday while serving as the Giants' DH. He went 1-for-3 overall with a walk.
Our View:
Aurilia is unlikely to have much fantasy value since he figures to be a bench player, but if he has a strong enough spring he could see a fair amount of playing time with a fairly young Giants team.
February 9, 2009
Updating a previous report, the AP notes that the Giants have officially signed Rich Aurilia to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Our View:
Aurilia will not be an everyday starter, but he will likely receive spot starts in multiple positions. His fantasy value will depend a lot on the health of the players that are in front of him on the depth chart.
February 9, 2009
Rich Aurilia will sign a minor league deal with the Giants, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Our View:
The 37-year-old opted to return to the Giants rather than join the Cubs or Phillies. Aurilia's fantasy value will be low as a utility man.
February 7, 2009
The Giants have offered infielder Rich Aurilia a minor-league contract, which he is strongly considering, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The deal will pay him $1 million if he makes the roster out of spring training.
Our View:
The Phillies and Mets also have rumored interest in the utility man. Even if he sticks on a roster, he probably won't see much more than 400 at-bats. He is probably not worth fantasy consideration without a serious injury opening up more playing time for him.
February 5, 2009
The Mets may be in the market for a right-handed bat for the bench, and Rich Aurilia is among their options, according to the Star-Ledger.
Our View:
Aurilia is a former All-Star and can play several positions in the infield, making him a nice choice for New York. The Mets are believed to be trying to trade catcher Ramon Castro to unload his $2.5 million salary.
February 4, 2009
Rich Aurilia and the San Francisco Giants may be involved in discussions to bring the veteran back to the Bay for another season, reports ESPN.com.
Our View:
Aurilia started his career with the Giants, playing there from 1995-2003. After four seasons away from the club, he returned in 2007 and has spent the past two seasons there, hitting .283 last season.
January 26, 2009
The Phillies are interested in bringing in Rich Aurilia for a bench role, according to MLB.com. The club wants a right-handed bat for for match ups late in games against left-handed relievers.
Our View:
Aurilia provided a little pop last year with the Giants, cranking 10 home runs in 407 at-bats. He also batted .283 or more importantly for the Phillies' purposes, .321 against lefties.
January 26, 2009
The Pirates are not interested in Rich Aurilia, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
Aurilia would provide veteran leadership and depth at the corner infield spots, but the Pirates are not interested in adding him.
January 22, 2009
The Mercury News reports that Rich Aurilia and the Giants remain in contact. Aurilis indicated that it is the Giants who are the ones hesitating to do a deal.
Our View:
Aurilia will probably not be a candidate to start, but he is a good insurance plan at the corner positions for the Giants. Also, the team could use another right-handed bat off of the bench.
January 15, 2009
Rich Aurilia is reportedly on the Cubs' radar, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our View:
The Cubs may offer him a one-year deal as a replacement for Ronny Cedeno, and as a backup for Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez on the infield corners. His power numbers could benefit from playing his home games at Wrigley Field, but his fantasy value would be limited as a reserve.
January 8, 2009
The Giants are considering re-signing Rich Aurilia, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The utility man is well-liked in San Francisco, and he played 10 of his 13 campaigns in the majors with the club. He favorably batted .283 last season, while chipping in 10 homers and 52 RBI.
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