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Aaron Rowand

Outfielder
Position
CF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2012

  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 200 lbs
  • Born: Aug 29, 1977

  • Debut: June 16, 2001

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September 9, 2009

Aaron Rowand collected two hits and homered on Tuesday night, but couldn't prevent the Giants from losing a crucial game to the Padres 4-3 at home.

Our View:

Rowand has been exhibit A for why the Giants offense has failed to deliver more victories this season, hitting just 14 home runs in 126 games.

September 5, 2009

Aaron Rowand helped lead the Giants in Saturday's 3-2 win at Milwaukee, as he went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Our View:

Rowand has a four-game hitting streak, with three RBI over the span.

August 21, 2009

Aaron Rowand provided an offensive boost for the Giants in a Wild Card battle with the Rockies on Friday. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in the Giants' 6-3 win.

Our View:

Rowand has been solid for the Giants this month, hitting .302 with a pair of homers and ten RBI. San Fran will need similar production out of him for the rest of the season if they're going to make a legit October push.

August 17, 2009

Aaron Rowand had a solid outing in tonight's 10-1 win at the Mets, as he went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. He hit three singles and a solo homer off Livan Hernandez.

Our View:

Rowand raised his batting average to .273, and snapped a 30-game drought without a homer. He was hitless over his last five games as well, and hopefully fantasy owners won't have to wait long for his next good performance.

August 10, 2009

Aaron Rowand is out of Monday's lineup due to his strained hamstring, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Eugenio Velez will roam in center field in his place against the Dodgers. The Giants did not speculate when Rowand may be ready to return.

August 3, 2009

Aaron Rowand is in Monday's lineup at Houston, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Rowand was struck on his elbow by a pitch on Saturday, but was deemed fit to return to action. He should be fine to return to fantasy lineups if he fares fine without any issues tonight.

August 2, 2009

Aaron Rowand (elbow) is questionable for the Giants today in their game against the Phillies, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Rowand recently sat for 10 days after being hit in the right arm by Atlanta's Tommy Hanson and had to exit Saturday's contest after being belted in the elbow by Philadelphia's Joe Blanton. Still, X-rays of the elbow came back negative, and thus he may be able to give it a go today. Still, a fringe player when healthy, Rowand should not be played today with his availability up in the air.

July 27, 2009

Aaron Rowand's MRI on his right forearm found a slight tear, according to the Mercury News.

Our View:

Rowand will not be able to roam the outfield for a couple of days, but he could see action as a pinch-hitter. The Giants did not speculate if they believe a trip to the DL will be needed.

July 25, 2009

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Aaron Rowand will undergo an MRI on Monday if he doesn't show improvement in his bruised forearm.

Our View:

Rowand is out of the lineup again. He played catch before the game and reported some moderate improvement, but not enough to get him in the game. The team is concerned with his status and the MRI seems likely. Stay tuned as a DL stint may be looming.

July 24, 2009

Aaron Rowand remains out of the Giants' lineup for tonight's game at Colorado while dealing with numbness in his forearm stemming from being struck by a Tommy Hanson fastball, according to the Mercury News.

Our View:

Veteran Randy Winn will roam in center field in his place. The Giants do not expect Rowand to land on the DL.

July 23, 2009

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Aaron Rowand (elbow) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves.

Our View:

Rowand has now miss three consecutive starts with a sore elbow. He apparently tried to throw before the game, but was too sore and the Giants didn't want to risk further injury. Keep him on your bench until he's 100 percent.

July 4, 2009

Aaron Rowand was 2-for-4 with two RBIs on the Fourth of July, as the Giants easily beat Houston 9-0.

Our View:

Rowand doesn't provide a ton of power or an overwhelming amount of hits, but is still a decent outfield option in most deeper mixed or NL-only leagues.

July 2, 2009

Aaron Rowand went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Todd Wellemeyer in tonight's 5-2 loss at St. Louis. He also struck out twice.

Our View:

Rowand snapped a nine-game drought without a homer, and has nine for the season. Five of his home runs were hit away from pitcher-friendly AT&T Park.

June 30, 2009

Aaron Rowand could sit out tonight after getting plunked on the left knee with a pitch in the Giants 10-0 win over St. Louis on Monday, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

Our View:

The injury is not serious, but manager Bruce Bochy might be inclined to give him one day off. Be sure to check around game time tonight whether or not he is going.

June 20, 2009

Aaron Rowand pounded a homer in the Giants' 2-1 extra innings win on Saturday. Rowand went 1-for-5 with the homer, a run scored, and an RBI in the win.

Our View:

Both pitchers were excellent tonight, so Rowand provided much of the offense with his one swing. He is still a decent fantasy outfielder, but he will never be a top guy.

June 12, 2009

Aaron Rowand went 1-for-4 with a single and two RBI in Friday's 3-0 win over the A's at AT&T Park.

Our View:

Rowand has a four-game hitting streak, with three RBI over the span. Keep him employed in fantasy lineups while he is hitting well.

June 11, 2009

Aaron Rowand collected two hits in the Giants 2-1 loss to Arizona on Thursday, and has now hit safely in 20 of his last 21 games.

Our View:

Before this stretch started, Rowand was hitting only .246. He has collected 35 hits during the span and raised his average to .311. He is worth a roster spot in NL only or deeper mixed leagues.

June 6, 2009

Aaron Rowand drove in two runs on Saturday in the Giants' 5-4 loss to the Florida Marlins. Rowand went 2-for-5 in the game, with both of his hits being singles.

Our View:

Rowand is hitting a respectable .305 on the season, but his power is leaving something to be desired. He is an unspectacular fantasy player, but he can still provide solid production for any fantasy lineup. He is not a star, but he is a nice third outfielder in most mixed league formats.

June 1, 2009

The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Giants' center fielder Aaron Rowand was lifted in the eighth inning of Sunday's game after rolling his ankle. Rowand will be re-evaluated when the team arrives in Washington, but he is expected to play Tuesday.

Our View:

The injury looks minor, but Rowand owners will want to monitor the situation to make sure he stays in the lineup. Expect him to play Tuesday, but we will pass on any new information to the contrary should it arise.

May 26, 2009

Aaron Rowand doubled and drove in two runs in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Braves. He was 1-for-4 on the night.

Our View:

The gutsy Rowand is hitting .273 this season with five homers and 21 RBI, but he's more valuable to the Giants than he is on a fantasy roster. Plus, he's making a lot of money to put up average stats.

May 16, 2009

Aaron Rowand had three hits on Saturday in the Giants' 9-6 loss to the Mets. Rowand was 3-for-4 with a home run, a run, and three RBI.

Our View:

Rowand has had a slow start to the year, but he looked good at the dish today. Don't expect huge power numbers from Rowand this season, but he could be a decent option in NL-only leagues if he starts to pick it up at the plate.

April 23, 2009

Andres Torres started in center field Wednesday because Aaron Rowand is dealing with a twisted ankle sustained on a relay throw in Tuesday's game, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Rowand's status for Friday's game at Arizona is yet to be determined. Nate Schierholtz is the only position player that has not made a start for the Giants, and skipper Bruce Bochy noted that he would like to change that soon.

April 15, 2009

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox may be interested in Giants' outfielder Aaron Rowand, if the price is right.

Our View:

The Giants are looking to unload Rowand and the $44 million left on his contract. The White Sox are a good fit, but GM Kenny Williams won't move an inch unless the Giants are prepared to eat a considerable amount of Rowand's salary.

April 13, 2009

Aaron Rowand was held out of Sunday's game against San Diego as he is 0-for-10 over his career versus opposing hurler Chris Young, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Skipper Bruce Bochy also sat him to keep him healthier, namely to prevent another second-half collapse like in 2008. Bochy admitted that he wore Rowand down last season, and rarely rested him down the stretch.

April 9, 2009

Aaron Rowand was 2-for-4 with a run scored on Wednesday as his Giants fell to the Brewers 4-2. He's hitting .571 so far this season.

Our View:

Don't expect Rowand to put up the numbers he did in 2007. He's more like the .270-13-70 man he was last year. Expect a repeat of that.

April 7, 2009

Aaron Rowand was 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the Giants' 10-6 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

Our View:

Rowand's homer was arguably the biggest hit of the day for the Giants. Trailing 5-4 in the fourth, Rowand drove in the two runs that gave San Francisco a lead it would not relinquish.

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