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Greg Golson | Outfielder

Team: Colorado Rockies
Age / DOB:  (27) / 9/17/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rockies signed OF Greg Golson to a minor league contract.
No word on whether he'll get an invite to spring training. Golson, 27, hit .276/.309/.412 with six homers, 20 stolen bases and a .721 OPS in 109 games last season at the Triple-A affiliate for the White Sox. He'll likely serve as outfield depth in the minors. Jan 30 - 1:32 PM
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter

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Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

White Sox acquired OF Greg Golson from the Royals for cash considerations.

A former first-round pick, Golson offers plenty of tools but has struggled with adjusting to major league pitching. He had just three hits in 20 plate appearances this spring.
Sun, Mar 25, 2012 02:00:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Royals signed OF Greg Golson to a minor league contract.

Released by the Yankees last week, Golson latches on with an organization where he might have a shot to crack the opening day roster. The 26-year-old outfielder is a burner, but will have to prove he can contribute with more than his speed. A former first-round pick of the Phillies in 2004, Golson has plenty of tools, but he fans almost as often as he gets on base.
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 01:51:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees released OF Greg Golson.

Golson appeared in a handful of games with the Yankees this season, but spent the majority of the year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, batting .263/.330/.385 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 15 stolen bases and a .716 OPS over 429 plate appearances. The 26-year-old outfielder shouldn't have a problem finding a new home.
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 11:22:00 AM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees recalled OF Greg Golson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Golson has appeared in just one game with the Yankees this season. He will serve as outfield depth.
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 03:54:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees optioned OF Greg Golson to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Golson appeared in one game for the Bombers and didn't get an at-bat. He'll return to a .295/.350/.432 batting line at Triple-A.
Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:07:00 AM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees recalled OF Greg Golson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He'll replace Alex Rodriguez on the active roster. Golson, 25, was batting .295/.350/.432 with five homers, 25 RBI and six stolen bases over 61 games at the Triple-A level this season. He's unlikely to see much playing time.
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 02:39:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees reassigned OF Greg Golson to minor league camp.

Golson suffered a ribcage injury in early March and is just now getting back to live games. The Yankees want him to see regular at-bats down at the Triple-A level.
Source: Ben Shpigel on Twitter
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 05:48:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Greg Golson (rib) is in the starting lineup Tuesday for the first time since March 7.

Golson has been limited for over two weeks by a right ribcage injury that he suffered in a Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. He's playing left field Tuesday.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 10:30:00 AM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Greg Golson left Monday's game against the Orioles with a right ribcage injury.

But he still left his stamp on the game by cutting down Mark Reynolds at the plate in the second inning. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that Golson will be evaluated Tuesday.
Source: Erik Boland on Twitter
Mon, Mar 7, 2011 10:16:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Greg Golson (head) is expected to return to workouts on Tuesday.

Golson was hit in the head by A.J. Burnett during batting practice on Sunday morning, but the good news is that he's just fine. The 25-year-old outfielder could return to game action as soon as Wednesday.
Source: The Journal News
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 08:32:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Greg Golson was hit in the head by A.J. Burnett during a batting practice session on Sunday morning.

Golson was taken off the field in a cart, but fortunately everything checked out OK. "He [Golson] probably won’t play [today]," said Girardi. "But he is OK." As easy as it would be to blame this incident on the erratic Burnett, the Yankees feel the glare made the ball impossible for Golson to pick up. According to Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees plan to stop hitting on the back field of their spring training facility.
Source: New York Post
Mon, Feb 28, 2011 09:09:00 AM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Greg Golson will be on the Yankees' ALDS roster.

The 25-year-old might be used as a pinch-runner but probably won't see a postseason at-bat. Golson swiped 17 bases this year at the Triple-A level, making the roster cut over fellow Yankees speedster Eduardo Nunez.
Related: Eduardo Nunez
Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 01:25:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees recalled OF Greg Golson form Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Golson spent time with the Yankees in May and squeaked out two hits in six at-bats. He will again have a limited role as a backup outfielder.
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 05:55:00 PM
Greg Golson - OF - Rockies

Yankees optioned OF Greg Golson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Golson was 2-for-5 in his second stint with the big club this season. He'll return to a .242/.280/.389 batting line at Triple-A.
Tue, May 18, 2010 07:52:00 PM

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