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Bobby Abreu | Outfielder

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (39) / 3/11/1974
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 220
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, Bobby Abreu plans to play winter ball in hopes of making a comeback in 2014.
Abreu failed to land a contract this winter, so he is currently focusing on business ventures in his native Venezuela, but he's not ready to turn the page on his playing career. "Bobby still thinks he has something left to offer," said Abreu's agent, Peter Greenberg. "He still thinks he can help somebody, and he has some personal milestones that would probably be nice to cross." Abreu, who turns 40 next March, needs 13 home runs and one stolen base to be a 300-400 man for his career. He might be hard-pressed to get that opportunity. Apr 16 - 2:17 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman writes that the Orioles "wouldn't be a bad fit" for Bobby Abreu.

Abreu has struggled to attract interest in free agency this offseason and it remains to be seen if any team is willing to take a chance on him. The 39-year-old batted just .242/.350/.342 in 257 plate appearances between the Dodgers and Angels this past season, and is doubtful to make an impact even if he manages to land a semi-regular role in 2013.
Related: Orioles
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Feb 2 - 12:43 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman lists the Marlins and Rays as "a couple possibilities" for Bobby Abreu.

Abreu has struggled to attract interest on the open market after batting just .242/.350/.342 in 257 plate appearances between the Dodgers and Angels this past season. He wouldn't be a bad guy to give a minor league deal to, though, and there could be playing time available both in Miami and Tampa.
Related: Marlins, Rays
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Feb 1 - 9:15 AM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe confirms that the Red Sox are unlikely to pursue free agent Bobby Abreu.

The Red Sox were among the teams that watched Abreu workout in his native Venezuela last month, but Cafardo expects them to look elsewhere for a left-handed outfielder to split time with Jonny Gomes. After batting just .242/.350/.342 in 257 plate appearances between the Dodgers and Angels this past season, Abreu has struggled to attract interest on the open market. It's fair to wonder if any team is willing to take a chance on him at this point. The Miami Herald reported earlier in the week that Abreu "would love" to play for the Marlins.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Boston Globe
Jan 27 - 8:30 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports that Bobby Abreu's agent has told the Marlins that his client "would love" to play in Miami.

Whether the interest is reciprocal remains to be seen, but Abreu would certainly have a better opportunity at playing time with the Marlins than he would most other places. The 38-year-old held a workout in his native Venezuela last month, with the Red Sox known to have been one of the teams that watched him. However, Boston doesn't plan to sign the veteran outfielder.
Related: Marlins
Source: Miami Herald
Jan 21 - 8:31 AM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports that the Red Sox observed Bobby Abreu's workout in Venezuela as "nothing more than a scouting assignment."

Alex Speier of WEEI.com was first to report news of the Red Sox attending the workout. Lauber speculates that Abreu could make sense as a left-handed-hitting outfielder to split time in left field with Jonny Gomes, but it appears unlikely the Red Sox will ultimately sign him.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Boston Herald
Jan 1 - 12:44 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

According to Alex Speier of WEEI.com, Bobby Abreu worked out for the Red Sox in Venezuela.

The Red Sox had Abreu go through drills at first base during the workout, though it was likely just a matter of due diligence. The 38-year-old has never played first base during his 17-year major league career. He'll likely have to settle for a minor league deal after batting just .242 with three homers and a .693 OPS in 257 plate appearances in 2012.
Related: Red Sox
Source: WEEI.com
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 04:03:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers purchased the contract of OF Bobby Abreu from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Abreu wound up playing just five games at Albuquerque due to an ankle injury but batted .353/.450/.412 in those contests. He'll receive the occasional start in the outfield during the final month.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 01:11:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Bobby Abreu has been placed on Triple-A Albuquerque's disabled list with a sprained ankle.

It's likely just a day-to-day ailment for the veteran. Abreu accepted a minor league assignment last week and will return to the Dodgers next month, assuming he's healthy.
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 01:27:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers sent OF Bobby Abreu outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Abreu cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will attempt to continue his career with the Dodgers. It's highly likely that he'll be back later this season, but in nothing more than a reserve role.
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 03:49:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers designated OF Bobby Abreu for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-acquired Shane Victorino, who will take over the starting left field job. Abreu, 38, is hitting just .246/.347/.340 with two home runs and a .687 OPS in 236 plate appearances this season. While he's clearly on the decline, he figures to draw some interest as a lefty bench bat.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 01:40:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that Bobby Abreu could be used out of the leadoff spot.

It's actually not a terrible idea. While Abreu obviously doesn't have the speed of Dee Gordon (thumb), he has a .396 on-base percentage for his career and is getting on base at a .356 clip this year. With his power on the decline, he'll likely be more useful batting leadoff than the middle of the order.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 10:25:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Bobby Abreu punished his former team by hitting a three-run homer Friday against the Angels.

The Angels won anyway, so they were probably OK with the homer. While Abreu is hitting .297 with a .409 OBP in 111 at-bats for the Dodgers, the Angels didn't really have the at-bats for him anyway.
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 01:41:00 AM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Bobby Abreu could bat leadoff when Matt Kemp (hamstring) returns from the disabled list.

Tony Gwynn, Jr. is batting leadoff right now, but he's expected to move back to a reserve outfielder role once Kemp is ready to return. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly would prefer to keep A.J. Ellis in the bottom part of the lineup and Dee Gordon was recently demoted from the leadoff spot, so Abreu is the most logical alternative.
Related: Tony Gwynn Jr., A.J. Ellis, Dee Gordon
Source: Los Angeles Times
Wed, May 23, 2012 12:05:00 PM
Bobby Abreu - OF - Dodgers

Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, a double and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Padres.

Abreu is now hitting .314 (11-for-35) with five doubles, one triple and five RBI since signing with the Dodgers earlier this month. While the 38-year-old is nearing the end of his career, he should continue to be relevant in deeper mixed leagues while Matt Kemp and Juan Rivera are sidelined with hamstring injuries.
Fri, May 18, 2012 01:12:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra