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Brad Wilkerson | First Baseman

Team:	Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:	(35) / 6/1/1977
Ht / Wt:	6'0' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Left / Left
College:	Florida
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Phillies released 1B Brad Wilkerson.

Wilkerson decided to retire last spring, but was signed to a minor league contract by the Phillies in February. He wasn't invited to big league camp and had just one at-bat in a major league exhibition game this spring. Perhaps this will signal the end for the 32-year-old. Mon, Mar 29, 2010 09:47:00 AM

Phillies release Brad Wilkerson
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 09:47:00 AM
Phillies sign Brad Wilkerson
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 02:58:00 PM
Report: Wilkerson retires after eight seasons
Sun, Apr 19, 2009 09:32:00 PM
Wilkerson accepts assignment to Triple-A
Sat, Apr 4, 2009 11:57:00 AM

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Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Phillies signed 1B Brad Wilkerson to a minor league contract.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com first reported it. The contract does not include an invite to major league spring training. Wilkerson, 32, sat out nearly the entire 2009 season after failing to make the Red Sox out of spring training, appearing in just two games for Triple-A Pawtucket. The oft-injured Wilkerson has a .247/.350/.440 batting line over the course of eight major league seasons.

Tue, Feb 23, 2010 02:58:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson told his manager at Triple-A Pawtucket that he's retiring from baseball.

Shoulder problems derailed Wilkerson's career. He posted OPSs of 840, 844 and 872 in his first three full seasons with the Expos before dropping off to 756 in 2005 and being traded to the Rangers in the Alfonso Soriano deal after the season. He never returned to form in Texas, and after bouncing around in 2008, he failed to make the Red Sox out of spring training this year. If he's finished at age 31, he ends his career with a .247/.350/.440 line and 122 homers in 3,753 at-bats. He was second in the Rookie of the Year balloting in 2002, and he had his best season in 2004, when he hit 32 homers, walked 106 times and scored 112 runs.

Source: Providence Journal

Sun, Apr 19, 2009 09:32:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson has decided to accept an assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Wilkerson struck out in 18 of his 42 spring at-bats on the way to a .118 batting average. He was the favorite to fill in for Mark Kotsay heading into camp, but Chris Carter beat him out of the job. He'll try to figure some things out down at the Triple-A level.

Source: Providence Journal

Sat, Apr 4, 2009 11:57:00 AM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson has temporarily left Red Sox camp to assess other options, according to the Boston Globe.

Chris Carter presumably has beaten him out for a job. Wilkerson hit just .118 this spring with 18 strikeouts in 42 at-bats. He wasn't likely to make the final roster, and his deal allows him to opt out on April 1. He could sign a minor league deal with another club in a few days.

Source: Boston Globe

Sun, Mar 29, 2009 11:41:00 AM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson homered and doubled for a Red Sox split-squad Saturday in a 16-5 rout of the Reds.

His homer was a two-run shot off Robert Manuel. Wilkerson stands a pretty good shot of making the Red Sox in the spot that would have gone to the ailing Mark Kotsay. Just don't count on him having any fantasy value at all.

Sat, Feb 28, 2009 11:03:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Red Sox signed first baseman-outfielder Brad Wilkerson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Making official a signing that was agreed to a couple of weeks ago. Wilkerson should have a real chance of making the team with Mark Kotsay on the DL to start the year. He was useless for the Mariners and Blue Jays last season and hasn't been truly productive since 2004, but if he ever truly gets past his shoulder problems, it's possible that he could reemerge as a contributor.

Mon, Feb 16, 2009 01:40:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox are close to signing Brad Wilkerson to a minor league contract.

Wilkerson went from underrated to useless in a hurry, hitting .220/.308/.326 in 309 plate appearances between Seattle and Toronto last season. He's a long shot to crack the Opening Day roster.

Source: WEEI.com

Tue, Feb 3, 2009 10:15:00 AM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Blue Jays activated outfielder Brad Wilkerson from the 15-day disabled list.

Wilkerson has actually gotten worse as the year has gone on, and his OPS stood at 631 before he went on the DL two weeks ago with back spasms. He's unlikely to play much this month.

Tue, Sep 2, 2008 02:04:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Blue Jays placed outfielder Brad Wilkerson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 18, with lower back spasms.

Wilkerson heading to the DL makes room on the roster for Jose Bautista, who was acquired via Thursday's trade with the Pirates. Wilkerson has hit just .219/.312/.319 in 296 plate appearances this season and ceased playing regularly for the Blue Jays once Vernon Wells came off the shelf two weeks ago.

Fri, Aug 22, 2008 06:44:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson hit a grand slam Saturday in the first inning that set the tone for the Blue Jays' 6-0 victory over the Royals.

Gregg Zaun added a run-scoring single in the sixth as the Jays cruised behind some excellent starting pitching courtesy of Jesse Litsch. The homer was Wilkerson's second in 106 at-bats this season. He has more work to do before he should be feeling any confidence sbout his job security.

Sat, May 24, 2008 03:51:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson led off the bottom of the first with a homer to give the Jays their only run on Tuesday.

Wilkerson walked twice later in the game, but it did the Jays no good. He's 7-for-37 with two RBI and four walks for his new team.

Tue, May 20, 2008 10:11:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Blue Jays signed outfielder Brad Wilkerson.

Let go by the Mariners last week after hitting .232/.348/.304 through 19 games, Wilkerson lands in Toronto and may be given a chance to take at-bats away from Shannon Stewart in left field. After also acquiring Kevin Mench, the Blue Jays could go with a pair of platoons involving Wilkerson and Matt Stairs against righties and Stewart and Mench versus lefties.

Fri, May 9, 2008 04:00:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Mariners designated outfielder Brad Wilkerson for assignment.

19 games is hardly enough to say that Wilkerson is done, but the Mariners are right to give Wladimir Balentien a shot (even if they should have waited one more week) and it won't be hard to find another averageish corner outfielder if it doesn't work out. Wilkerson hit .232/.348/.304 in 56 at-bats for Seattle. The Red Sox were the other team that pursued Wilkerson this spring, and they'd still likely be very interested if he's willing to go to the minors for a little while.

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 05:52:00 PM

Brad Wilkerson - 1B - Phillies

Brad Wilkerson went 3-for-3 with a walk in his best game of the season on Tuesday.

And then was removed for a pinch-hitter batting .167. Wilkerson finally has a good game, and the Mariners still opt to pull him even though he's hit lefties as well as righties over the course of his career and the alternative was Willie Bloomquist. Wilkerson could use a few more games like this as he tries to avoid losing his spot to Wladimir Balentien. Unfortunately, he'll probably be back on the bench on Wednesday because the Indians are throwing Cliff Lee.

Tue, Apr 29, 2008 11:26:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Carlos Ruiz Sidelined Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. Tough break for Ruiz, who had a late start to the season following his 25-game suspension. The injury will likely leave him on the shelf until mid-to-late June. He'll be placed on the disabled list Tuesday to make room for Tyler Cloyd on the roster. Erik Kratz and Humberto Quintero will fill in behind the late for now. May 20
	2	Erik Kratz
1B	1	Ryan Howard
2B	1	Chase Utley
	2	Freddy Galvis
SS	1	Jimmy Rollins
3B	1	Michael Young
	2	Kevin Frandsen
LF	1	Domonic Brown
CF	1	Ben Revere
RF	1	Delmon Young
	2	John Mayberry
	3	Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Cole Hamels
	2	Roy Halladay D.L. Roy Halladay had surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone spur in his shoulder and repair his torn rotator cuff. Halladay is hoping to resume throwing in 6-8 weeks and will try to make it back before the end of the 2013 season. The veteran righty had an 8.65 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 35/17 K/BB ratio over his first 34 1/3 innings this season. He can be dropped in all non-keeper leagues. May 16
	3	Cliff Lee
	4	Kyle Kendrick
	5	John Lannan D.L. John Lannan (quad) threw a bullpen session on Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida. Lannan will throw off a mound again on Monday and should then progress to simulated games. If all goes well, he will join the Phillies at some point in early June. He's been on the disabled list since April 18 with a quad strain. May 18
	6	Jonathan Pettibone
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Jonathan Papelbon
	2	Mike Adams D.L. Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain. Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May. May 20
	3	Antonio Bastardo
	4	Jeremy Horst
	5	Chad Durbin
	6	Phillippe Aumont
	7	Justin De Fratus
	8	B.J. Rosenberg

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