George Sherrill
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Born: Apr 19, 1977
- Debut: July 16, 2004
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
December 7, 2009
Despite rumors to the contrary, left-handed reliever George Sherrill is not on the trading block, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
Sherrill was lights out for Los Angeles after coming over in a deadline deal from the Orioles, posting a microscopic 0.65 ERA in 27.2 innings. He faltered in the playoffs, however, likely leading to the speculation that he was available.
August 22, 2009
George Sherrill picked up his first save as a Dodger on Saturday as the team beat the Cubs 2-0. Sherrill allowed two baserunners in the ninth, but did not allow a run while striking out two.
Our View:
Sherrill has been outstanding since joining the club, and he got his first save opportunity today, with closer Jonathan Broxton pitching the eighth inning. With these two guys at the back end of the bullpen, the Dodgers should feel very comfortable late in games. It looks like Broxton is still the closer, but Sherrill could get some periodic save opportunities and should pile up the holds.
August 12, 2009
Pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth inning on Wednesday helped George Sherrill keep his Dodger ERA at 0.00 through 7.1 innings, but Los Angeles would still go on to lose 4-2 in ten innings.
Our View:
Sherrill has been everything the Dodgers hoped he would be since coming to Hollywood, and he figures to rack up a lot of holds down the stretch setting up Jonathan Broxton.
July 30, 2009
The Dodgers have officially acquired Orioles closer George Sherrill, according to MLBlogs.
Our View:
They Dodgers gave up pitching prospect Steve Johnson (and not Scott Elbert as originally reported) and slugging minor league third baseman Josh Bell. Sherrill's arrival shores up one of the Dodgers' biggest concerns, and will provide an excellent setup option for Jonathan Broxton. He could even spell the Dodgers' burly closer on some days as he battles a chronic toe injury. As for the Orioles, Jim Johnson is the most likely candidate to talk over closing duties, but Danys Baez could be in the mix, as well.
July 30, 2009
According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse, Orioles closer George Sherrill has been traded to the Dodgers.
Our View:
If true, the lefty throwing Sherrill would give the Dodgers' worn down bullpen a big boost, and provide a legitimate setup option for closer Jonathan Broxton. In exchange for their closer, the Orioles are rumored to be getting top pitching prospect Scott Elbert and third baseman Josh Bell. The O's will likely give Elbert a chance to start, but if he fails there, he could still be a very good setup guy.
July 29, 2009
The White Sox are the latest team to garner interest in George Sherrill, according to FOX Sports.
Our View:
Chicago is interested, but it is uncertain if they had serious discussions with Baltimore regarding a potential trade. The Orioles would like to acquire a third baseman in exchange for Sherrill, and the Sox have enough infield depth to make a deal. Josh Fields could be offered in a proposal.
July 27, 2009
The Dodgers are "in hard" regarding George Sherrill, according to Ed Price's twitter page.
Our View:
The Dodgers covet an upgrade for their bullpen, and would love to acquire Sherrill in a trade from Baltimore. The Orioles have been looking at Scott Elbert as a potential piece in a trade with Los Angeles.
July 24, 2009
The Angels are high on the list among the teams interested in acquiring George Sherrill from Baltimore, according to TheOrioleReport.com.
Our View:
Sherrill's trade value is very high, and the source believes the Orioles can acquire a future starting third baseman and a solid pitching prospect in a deal. Jim Johnson can take over the closer's role if Sherrill gets traded.
July 19, 2009
According to FoxSports.com, a trade of George Sherrill by the Baltimore Orioles is not imminent. The team is taking the approach that they don't need to move Sherrill, so they will wait for a good offer.
Our View:
The O's aren't going to move Sherrill just for the sake of moving him, and the team knows that he is the best closing candidate currently on the market. Don't expect anything to happen with Sherrill until close to the deadline unless they are overwhelmed by a trade offer.
July 19, 2009
The Angels are the latest team to express interest in Orioles closer George Sherrill, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Our View:
Outside of Brian Fuentes, the Angels' bullpen has been shaky at beast. The Orioles are asking for two top prospects in return. After a very slow start to the season, Sherrill has converted 20 of 23 save opportunities, and posted a very good 2.35 ERA. He would be a great addition to the Halos pen.
July 16, 2009
According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Dodgers are interested in Orioles' closer George Sherrill. GM Ned Colletti has identified set-up relief as a major need for the team, and many people within the organization feel Sherrill is one of the top options on the market.
Our View:
Sherrill has been a solid back-end bullpen guy for the Orioles for a couple of seasons now, and with the team struggling it looks like he could be available. With closer Jonathan Broxton still ailing, Sherrill would be a nice insurance policy should Broxton's health not hold up. Sherrill's fantasy value would take a hit if he were to be traded, however.
July 15, 2009
The Orioles are looking to deal prior to the July 31 trade deadline, and George Sherrill has been among their most popular targets, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
Sherrill is under contract with Baltimore for two more years. The Orioles would ask for a hurler with closer potential in return for Sherrill.
July 1, 2009
The Orioles may not deal George Sherrill, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Our View:
The Orioles are in last place in the AL East at 35-42, but may not want to deal their closer - even though the 32-year-old could be used to help the team fill another need. The O's lack a long-term starter at shortstop and third base, and are believed to be interested in Marlins' rookie Chris Coghlan. There is belief that Florida is not interested in letting Coghlan go for Sherrill though.
June 27, 2009
George Sherrill picked up his 16th save of the season against Washington on Saturday, pitching a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout.
Our View:
Sherrill has given up just one run over his past 20 appearances, all one inning long, and looks quite secure in Baltimore's closing role at the moment.
May 22, 2009
George Sherrill picked up his eighth save of the season as the Orioles defeated the Nationals 4-2 on Friday. He allowed no base runners while striking out one.
Our View:
Ever since David Trembley suggested using a committee approach in his bullpen, Sherrill has been lights out. He has gave up only two hits and not allowed a run his last seven outings.
May 7, 2009
George Sherrill picked up his fifth save of the season while picking up the last three outs in Baltimore's 5-4 win over the Twins on Thursday. He struck out one batter and walked another in the game.
Our View:
Sherrill is 5-for-7 on save chances this season, and manager Dave Trembley has said that he may turn to a committee in the ninth inning. For now, it appears that Sherrill still leads that committee.
May 4, 2009
Orioles' skipper Dave Trembley indicated that it will be a day-to-day decision as to who will take the hill in save situations, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
George Sherrill holds a poor 1.69 WHIP over 10.2 innings, and blew his second save opportunity on Saturday. Chris Ray will now be in the mix for saves, and Jim Johnson may get a chance as well.
May 2, 2009
Closer George Sherrill blew a save against the Blue Jays on Saturday. He entered a 4-3 game in the bottom of the 10th inning and gave up a home run to Aaron Hill.
Our View:
Sherrill has now allowed 14 hits and three home runs over 10.2 innings. Chris Ray hasn't been sharp either, but we wonder if the Orioles will start thinking about Jim Johnson.
April 25, 2009
Though he blew his first save of the season on Friday night, George Sherrill is still the man to handle ninth inning duties according to the Baltimore Sun. According to manager Dave Trembley, Sherrill will continue to man the ninth with Jim Johnson pitching the eighth and Chris Ray the seventh. "I think what it is, is putting guys in a slot and leaving them there," Trembley said.
Our View:
Though he is in the seventh inning role, look for Ray to be called upon on days that Sherrill is unavailable (the team will not throw him in three straight days). After a rough start, Ray has thrown 4-consecutive scoreless outings, but it looks like he is still a ways from reclaiming the closers job.
April 14, 2009
George Sherrill pitched the tenth inning of the Orioles 7-5 win over the Rangers on Tuesday and allowed two runs on four hits. He did not factor in the decision.
Our View:
He was most likely in the game in a non save situation to get some work, but if he's not careful he'll lose his job to Chris Ray before he can say Jack Robinson.
April 6, 2009
George Sherrill delivered a shutout ninth inning in Monday's 10-5 win over the Yankees. His lone blemish was a walk.
Our View:
Sherrill is still slated to close for the Orioles this season, but he will have to cut down on his 5.57 BB/9 rate from last season if he hopes to hold the job all year.
April 4, 2009
George Sherrill threw a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Nationals. He did not register a strikeout.
Our View:
Sherrill was very average as a closer last season, following a fairly hot start. He finished the year with a 4.73 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP to accompany a 9.79 K/9. His biggest problem was giving away first base as he walked 5.57 BB/9. He will be on a short leash this season with Chris Ray waiting in the wings.
March 27, 2009
George Sherrill, who was named as Baltimore's primary closer earlier this spring, said he would not have a problem if Chris Ray opened the season as Baltimore's closer, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
"He (Ray) has looked good this spring," Sherrill said. "If that's something they want to do, that's fine. All I want to do is win. I don't care what my title is." Not exactly the exclamation of confidence you'd like to see from your supposed shutdown gunslinger. Ray has looked flawless this spring, while Sherrill has allowed an awful 17 base runners in just 5.1 innings of work. Though Sherrill is still currently listed as the primary closer, Ray was already expected to get at least some portion of the opportunities, and it's looking more and more like Ray could end up as the more valuable commodity with each passing day.
March 13, 2009
According to the Baltimore Sun, George Sherrill will not be the only closer in Baltimore this season. He still retains the role of closer, but has been told by manager Dave Trembley that he would not get every save opportunity.
Our View:
This sounds like a polite way of slowly pushing Sherrill to the curb to make way for Chris Ray. Sherrill will get chances early on, but if he faulters don't be surprised to see the O's go straight to Ray and stick with him. Until then it is another dreaded closer by committee situation.
March 6, 2009
Closer George Sherrill pitched a scoreless inning Friday in the Orioles' win over Washington.
Our View:
Sherrill will have to be strong early on to hold of Chris Ray who is ready to compete for the role of closer after missing the entire 2008 season as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery.
March 4, 2009
George Sherrill has apparently retained the closer role for the Orioles in 2009, according to the Associated Press. Management decided to stick with Sherrill even though last year's favorite, Chris Ray, has returned from injury
Our View:
Sherrill's 31 saves last season were nice, but a second half implosion saw his ERA jump from 2.73 in June to 4.73 by season's end. If he can fix his control issues (33 walks in 55+ innings), Sherrill is a valuable fantasy closer in all leagues.
February 18, 2009
George Sherrill has been limited so far in camp while dealing with a mild hamstring strain, according to the Baltimore Sun. He is still able to throw but is being held out of some conditioning drills to let his leg rest.
Our View:
If healthy, Sherrill will be competing for the closer's role, but seems better suited to be a setup man.
February 7, 2009
George Sherrill and the Orioles avoided arbitration, according to the Baltimore Sun. They agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal after Sherrill had been asking for $3.4 million and the Orioles initially offered $2.2 million.
Our View:
Both sides were winners here, as the final value of the contract was just $50,000 below the midpoint. He was a decent closer for Baltimore last year, recording 31 saves.
January 21, 2009
Orioles reliever George Sherrill has asked the Orioles for $3.4 million in an exchange of arbitration numbers, while the Orioles have offered $2.2 million, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
Sherrill is going to be in competition with Chris Ray for the closer's job in spring training. The lefty really only had one very good month last season - in May, when he had a 2.25 ERA. Other than that, his ERA was at least 4.15 in every month, and he ended the year with ERA's of 6.75 in July, 6.35 in August and 9.00 in September.
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