| Sun Jan 8 2012 | 08:25 | Kevin Cash retires | ||||
Former major league catcher Kevin Cash has decided to retire. | ||||||
He'll remain involved in the game, as Cash, 34, has caught on with the Blue Jays as a major league advance scout. The defense-first backstop posted an ugly .183/.248/.278 career batting line over parts of eight seasons for the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rays, Yankees and Astros. | ||||||
| Source: Boston Globe | ||||||
| Fri Nov 19 2010 | 16:52 | Rangers sign Kevin Cash | ||||
Rangers signed C Kevin Cash to a minor league deal. | ||||||
The definition of a defense-first catcher, Cash has put together a horrendous .183/.248/.278 batting line over eight big league seasons. He'll likely be given a shot to compete for the backup job in spring training. | ||||||
| Tue Aug 24 2010 | 16:20 | Red Sox activate Cash from DL | ||||
Red Sox activated C Kevin Cash from the 15-day disabled list. | ||||||
Cash will resume his duties as backup catcher for Victor Martinez. He batted .148 (8-for-54) over his first 20 games with the Red Sox before going on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain earlier this month. | ||||||
| Tue Aug 24 2010 | 09:44 | Cash expected to return to Red Sox on Tues. | ||||
Kevin Cash is expected to return to the Red Sox on Tuesday. | ||||||
Cash played in two Single-A rehab games over the weekend and told the Boston Globe on Monday that he feels "great." The backup catcher has been sidelined since early August due to a strained left hamstring. | ||||||
| Source: Boston Globe | ||||||
| Mon Aug 23 2010 | 17:23 | Cash (hamstring) plays in rehab game | ||||
Kevin Cash (hamstring) was 1-for-4 with a double in a minor league rehab game with Single-A Lowell on Sunday. | ||||||
He also caught seven innings. Cash also played with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, so it appears he is very close to returning from the disabled list. Cash has been sidelined since earlier this month due to a strained left hamstring. | ||||||
| Source: NECN.com | ||||||
| Wed Aug 11 2010 | 11:01 | Red Sox place Cash on DL | ||||
Red Sox placed C Kevin Cash on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 9, with a hamstring injury. | ||||||
Cash has batted .204 with two home runs and four RBI over 54 at-bats since being acquired from the Astros on July 1. He'll be replaced on the active roster by Jarrod Saltalamacchia. | ||||||
| Wed Jun 23 2010 | 17:32 | Astros send Kevin Cash outright to Triple-A | ||||
Astros sent C Kevin Cash outright to Triple-A Round Rock. | ||||||
Cash was designated for assignment by the Astros a few days ago after batting .216 in 51 at-bats, and easily passed through waivers. He will remain with the organization as an emergency backup catcher. | ||||||
| Sun Jun 20 2010 | 18:36 | Astros DFA C Kevin Cash | ||||
Astros designated C Kevin Cash for assignment. | ||||||
The veteran backup catcher was hitting .216/.286/.353 over 51 at-bats and should pass through waivers. | ||||||
| Tue May 4 2010 | 23:20 | Astros call up Kevin Cash | ||||
Astros purchased the contract of C Kevin Cash from Triple-A Round Rock. | ||||||
Cash, 32, was batting .174/.208/.174 over 23 at-bats with Triple-A Round Rock. The veteran receiver has a similarly putrid .186/.248/.287 batting line in the major leagues, so he should fit right in with the Astros. He'll function as the primarly backup to Humberto Quintero until Jason Castro is deemed ready, likely after Memorial Day. | ||||||