The 2008 season came to close for second basemen Mark Ellis on Thursday, he was officially added to the disabled list for an injury to his right shoulder. "I'm done," Ellis said. Team doctors have suggested he will need surgery to repair chips in his right shoulder cartilage. "Definitely not the news you want to hear. It's not good timing by any means." Ellis is a free agent at the end of year and would have liked to improved upon his season ending statistics of .233 batting average with 12 home runs, 44 rbi's, before testing the free agent market. It sounds like he would prefer to stay in Oakland, "I'll be here as long as I can," he said. Regardless of where he will be playing he says, "I should be ready by Spring Training, for sure."
I would like to wish Ellis good luck during the off season and a speedy recovery.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
A's on track
The A's found a way to win on Saturday 5 to 1 over Baltimore Orioles. Mark Ellis did not play.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Oakland scores 11 to beat Baltimore
Oakland scored 11 runs on seven hits to beat the Orioles 11 to 2 on Friday night. Mark Ellis still has not played.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Kasas City Royals sweep A's in double header
The Royals used the rain out Wednesday to prepare for a sweep of the series with the A's on Thursday. The Royals won the first game 5 to 4 and the second 9 to 6. Mark Ellis did not play.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Mark Ellis nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
Story from MLB.com:
Presented by Chevrolet, the Clemente award recognizes the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. It is named in honor of the former Pirates outfielder whose spirit and goodwill will always be remembered. Clemente died in a plane crash while attempting to transport relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua on Dec. 31, 1972.
Beginning with the 2006 season, Ellis started the Putouts for Diabetes Program; for each putout he records, he makes a charitable donation to the American Diabetes Association. Ellis has donated $10,000 of his own money to the association. Additionally, Ellis in August 2007 visited and spoke with 50 children from the Fremont/Newark YMCA to promote healthy eating and increased activity in the hopes of preventing diabetes.
Ellis also shared his personal story about how diabetes affected two of his grandparents and a childhood friend, and emphasized the importance of staying active by teaching the children a few of his pregame stretches. For the 2008 season, Ellis has continued with his Putouts for Diabetes program.
Ellis also participates in the player ticket purchase program where he buys tickets for the Boys and Girls Clubs to attend Oakland A's games. Mark also attends the A's Dinner on the Diamond, which is a fundraiser for the Oakland A's Community Fund and also plays golf in the A's Community Fund Golf Classic.
Ellis' local charity for the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award is the Black Hills Children's Home, which is located in Rapid City, S.D., which is his birthplace and where he was raised. The children's home works with underprivileged and abused children along with their families. Ellis has donated his time and money to this charity, as well as hosting a baseball clinic for the children at the school.
Presented by Chevrolet, the Clemente award recognizes the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. It is named in honor of the former Pirates outfielder whose spirit and goodwill will always be remembered. Clemente died in a plane crash while attempting to transport relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua on Dec. 31, 1972.
Beginning with the 2006 season, Ellis started the Putouts for Diabetes Program; for each putout he records, he makes a charitable donation to the American Diabetes Association. Ellis has donated $10,000 of his own money to the association. Additionally, Ellis in August 2007 visited and spoke with 50 children from the Fremont/Newark YMCA to promote healthy eating and increased activity in the hopes of preventing diabetes.
Ellis also shared his personal story about how diabetes affected two of his grandparents and a childhood friend, and emphasized the importance of staying active by teaching the children a few of his pregame stretches. For the 2008 season, Ellis has continued with his Putouts for Diabetes program.
Ellis also participates in the player ticket purchase program where he buys tickets for the Boys and Girls Clubs to attend Oakland A's games. Mark also attends the A's Dinner on the Diamond, which is a fundraiser for the Oakland A's Community Fund and also plays golf in the A's Community Fund Golf Classic.
Ellis' local charity for the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award is the Black Hills Children's Home, which is located in Rapid City, S.D., which is his birthplace and where he was raised. The children's home works with underprivileged and abused children along with their families. Ellis has donated his time and money to this charity, as well as hosting a baseball clinic for the children at the school.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Kansas City Royals win
The Kansas City Royals beat the A's 5 to 2 on Tuesday in an uneventful game in Kansas City.
Mark Ellis did not play.
Mark Ellis did not play.
Labor Day signals the final month of the season
Labor Day signals the beginning of the last month of the regular season. The second bagger Mark Ellis has not played since an injury to his right shoulder on August 21st against the Mariners. He has not been placed on the disabled list at this time.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Last day of August big for Twins
A's pitcher Greg Smith gave up eight runs in five innings in the 12 to 4 loss to the Twins on Sunday. The A's and Twins split the series two games a piece.
Mark Ellis did not play.
Mark Ellis did not play.
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