| Sat Jul 19 2014 | 11:11 | Tigers release Ronny Paulino from Triple-A | ||||
Tigers released C Ronny Paulino. | ||||||
Paulino was expected to begin the season as the starting catcher at Triple-A Toledo, but was hit with a 100 game suspension for his second violation of the minor league drug prevention and treatment program. He'll attempt to latch on elsewhere on a minor league deal. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Feb 12 2014 | 15:11 | Ronny Paulino suspended 100 games for PEDs | ||||
Ronny Paulino has been suspended 100 games for violation of the minor league drug prevention and treatment program. | ||||||
| Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Nov 12 2013 | 23:02 | Ronny Paulino re-signs with Tigers | ||||
Tigers re-signed C Ronny Paulino to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Paulino was acquired via trade from the Orioles in August. With Brayan Pena now in Cincy, Paulino could wind up as Alex Avila's backup next season. | ||||||
| Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | ||||||
| Tue Aug 13 2013 | 16:42 | Tigers acquire Ronny Paulino from the Orioles | ||||
Tigers acquired C Ronny Paulino from the Orioles; assigned him to Triple-A Toledo. | ||||||
The deal was first reported by MASN's Roch Kubatko. Paulino will serve as organizational depth for Detroit. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Aug 13 2013 | 14:19 | Orioles sell Paulino's contract to Tigers | ||||
The Orioles have sold Ronny Paulino's contract to the Tigers, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. | ||||||
No official announcement from either team yet, but Paulino is expected to report to Triple-A Toledo. The veteran backstop is useful organizational depth to have around. | ||||||
| Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon May 20 2013 | 19:42 | Ronny Paulino signs with Orioles | ||||
Orioles signed C Ronny Paulino to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Paulino was released by the Mariners just before the start of the season and has finally landed another gig. He played 20 games for the Orioles last season and spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Norfolk. The 32-year-old will report to extended spring training first before presumably being assigned to Norfolk. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Mar 30 2013 | 18:14 | Mariners release catcher Ronny Paulino | ||||
Mariners released C Ronny Paulino. | ||||||
Paulino signed a minor league contract with the M's in late February but could not crack the Opening Day roster. The veteran backstop will try to latch on elsewhere. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun Feb 17 2013 | 11:00 | Ronny Paulino arrives in camp | ||||
Ronny Paulino has reported to Mariners' camp. | ||||||
Paulino was a couple days late while getting a visa issue resolved. He's likely to begin the 2013 season as catching depth at Triple-A. | ||||||
| Source: Larry Stone on Twitter | ||||||
| Fri Feb 15 2013 | 16:35 | Paulino not expected for a few more days | ||||
Ronny Paulino is not expected to report to Mariners' camp for a few more days due to visa issues in his native Dominican Republic. | ||||||
Paulino signed a minor league deal with the Mariners over the winter after batting .254/.266/.302 in 20 games with the Orioles last year. He's unlikely to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, as the M's already have Kelly Shoppach in place as a backup to Jesus Montero. | ||||||
| Source: Greg Johns on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Feb 13 2013 | 11:52 | Paulino, Nunez not in Mariners' camp | ||||
Ronny Paulino and Jhonny Nunez haven't reported to Mariners' camp due to visa problems. | ||||||
It's not clear when either player will report to camp. Paulino, a non-roster invitee, is unlikely to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster unless there's an injury. Nunez hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2009 and is likely ticketed for Triple-A Tacoma. | ||||||
| Source: Greg Johns on Twitter | ||||||
| Thu Jan 24 2013 | 21:16 | Ronny Paulino signs with Mariners | ||||
Mariners signed C Ronny Paulino to a minor league contract. | ||||||
He's been given an invitation to spring training and should have a good shot at landing the backup job behind Jesus Montero. Paulino batted .254/.266/.302 with no homers over 20 games in 2012 with the Orioles and sports a .272/.324/.376 career batting line. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Oct 16 2012 | 20:54 | Ronny Paulino elects free agency | ||||
Ronny Paulino has elected free agency. | ||||||
Paulino batted .254/.266/.302 over 20 games this year for the Orioles. The 31-year-old is a career .325/.379/.465 hitter against left-handed pitching and could be able to find a backup job somewhere. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sat Jul 14 2012 | 13:07 | Teagarden activated, Orioles option Paulino | ||||
Orioles optioned C Ronny Paulino to Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
He was cleared to make room for Taylor Teagarden's return from the disabled list. Paulino, 31, has an option to turn down the assignment and become a free agent. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Jun 22 2012 | 16:55 | Paulino has hairline fracture of left big toe | ||||
Ronny Paulino is currently dealing with a hairline fracture of his left big toe. | ||||||
Paulino suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his foot on Sunday. He'll attempt to play through the pain for now. | ||||||
| Source: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon May 7 2012 | 16:04 | Orioles option C Ronny Paulino to Triple-A | ||||
Orioles optioned C Ronny Paulino to Triple-A Norfolk. | ||||||
He was cleared to make room for right-hander Stu Pomeranz on the active roster. Paulino is hitting .300 (9-for-30) with a double and three RBI in nine games with the O's this season. Luis Exposito will serve as Matt Wieters' backup for now. | ||||||
| Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter | ||||||
| Sat Mar 31 2012 | 17:30 | Ronny Paulino hits three-run homer | ||||
Ronny Paulino hit a three-run homer Saturday against the Pirates. | ||||||
Paulino figures to have his contract purchased within the next few days. He's expected to serve as Matt Wieters' backup until Taylor Teagarden comes off the DL. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Fri Mar 9 2012 | 12:34 | Ronny Paulino expected to arrive Friday | ||||
Ronny Paulino is expected to report to Orioles camp Friday. | ||||||
Paulino has been stuck in his native Dominican Republic while dealing with visa issues. He likely would have entered camp as the favorite to back up Matt Wieters had he arrived on time, but Taylor Teagarden might have slid ahead of him. He should at least have plenty of time to get ready for the season. | ||||||
| Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Jan 30 2012 | 17:01 | Orioles sign C Paulino to minors deal | ||||
Orioles signed C Ronny Paulino to a minor league contract. | ||||||
He also gets a spring training invite. Paulino was non-tendered by the Mets in December after batting .261/.312/.351 with two home runs and 19 RBI over 248 plate appearances last season. He'll provide some competition for Taylor Teagarden for O's the backup catcher job. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Dec 13 2011 | 00:25 | Mets non-tender C Ronny Paulino | ||||
Mets non-tendered C Ronny Paulino. | ||||||
An expected move. Paulino, 30, batted just .261/.312/.351 with two home runs and 19 RBI over 248 plate appearances in 2011 while throwing out only 20 percent of baserunners. As of now, the light-hitting Mike Nickeas projects as Josh Thole's backup in 2012. | ||||||
| Source: Andy Martino on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Dec 12 2011 | 12:34 | Mets planning to non-tender Ronny Paulino | ||||
The Mets are planning to non-tender Ronny Paulino. | ||||||
Paulino batted just .261/.312/.351 with two home runs and 19 RBI over 248 plate appearances in 2011 while throwing out only 20 percent of baserunners. Mike Nickeas would back up Josh Thole in 2012 if the Mets indeed go through with the non-tendering. | ||||||
| Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | ||||||