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Cliff Pennington | Shortstop

Team:	Arizona Diamondbacks
Age / DOB:	(29) / 6/15/1984
Ht / Wt:	5'10' / 195
Bats / Throws:	Switch / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: Arb. Eligible
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Cliff Pennington had a three-run homer and an RBI double in a losing cause Wednesday against the Giants.

Pennington had a .205 average and three RBI this season before busting out tonight. He's in line to have his playing time reduced when Didi Gregorius returns from a concussion, but now that he's swinging better, he could get some playing time at second base. May 2 - 1:31 AM

Cliff Pennington homers, knocks in four
May 2 - 1:31 AM
Pennington ejected for arguing third strike
Apr 13 - 10:41 PM
AZ outlasts STL in Chase Field's longest game
Apr 4 - 3:52 AM
D'Backs, Cliff Pennington avoid arbitration
Jan 22 - 9:53 PM

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Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington was ejected from Saturday's game against the Dodgers for arguing a called third strike.

Pennington slammed his bat on the plate, causing it to splinter. He's batting .238/.313/.262 on the season.

Source: Jack Magruder on Twitter

Apr 13 - 10:41 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington's single off Cardinals' reliever Fernando Salas scored Jason Kubel to send the Diamondbacks to a 10-9, 16th-inning victory Wednesday, the longest contest in Chase Field history.

The game-winner was Pennington's third hit of the game. He also walked twice in eight plate appearances Wednesday. The 28-year-old didn't enter the contest favored to play hero after going 0-for-8 at the dish over the first two games of the season. Pennington's got a great glove, but not much bat, entering Opening Day a .249/.313/.356 career batter who limped to a .589 OPS in 2012.

Apr 4 - 3:52 AM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with SS Cliff Pennington by agreeing to a two-year, $5 million contract.

The deal buys out Pennington's first two arbitration years. Pennington offers solid defense at shortstop, he's just a .249/.313/.356 career hitter and sported an ugly .589 OPS last season. The 28-year-old will compete with Didi Gregorius for the starting job at short this spring.

Jan 22 - 9:53 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Diamondbacks are discussing a two-year deal with Cliff Pennington's agent.

The two sides were $1 million apart when arbitration figures were exchanged last week, but it sounds like Arizona would prefer to buy out the shortstop's first two arbitration years. Pennington will compete with Didi Gregorius for the starting job at short this spring.

Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

Jan 22 - 8:46 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington requested $2.8 million and was offered $1.8 million from the Diamondbacks when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

Pennington seems slated to earn somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.3 million in his debut season with the D'Backs. With the recent acquisition of Didi Gregorius, the light-hitting Pennington will have to earn the starting shortstop position this spring.

Source: CBSSports.com

Jan 18 - 7:44 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks acquired INFs Cliff Pennington and Yordy Cabrera from the Athletics for OF Chris Young.

Pennington solves the Diamondbacks' problem at shortstop for 2013. He's far from a strong hitter, but the 28-year-old plays good defense and should see significant offensive improvement moving from the O.Co Coliseum to Chase Field. Pennington is arbitration-eligible this winter.

Sat, Oct 20, 2012 04:27:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

A rare big day at the plate for the light-hitting infielder. Pennington's two-run blast in the second extended the A's lead to 3-0, and his RBI single in the sixth put the team ahead for good. He's now batting .219 for the season.

Sun, Sep 23, 2012 05:30:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer versus the Indians on Thursday.

And then was removed for a pinch-hitter. Pennington, now a part-time second baseman with Stephen Drew at shortstop, collected his first homer since June 28. It was just his second multihit game since the All-Star break.

Thu, Aug 30, 2012 04:08:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington and Adam Rosales will share the starting job at second base for the Athletics following the demotion of Jemile Weeks.

Rosales was going to be kept around no matter what for his versatility, and the A's decided to hold on to Pennington instead of Weeks. Neither guy would be much of a fantasy option even with an everyday job, so they're barely rosterable even in AL-only leagues since they're splitting time.

Source: Jane Lee on Twitter

Tue, Aug 21, 2012 08:13:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Athletics activated SS Cliff Pennington from the 15-day disabled list.

Pennington went 5-for-11 (.455) with three walks on his three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento. The A's were going to have him spend a week on the farm, but he's clearly already back in the groove offensively.

Tue, Aug 7, 2012 05:34:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington's (elbow) rehab assignment could be a lengthy one.

The A's not only want to make sure Pennington is healthy, but they'd like for him to get in a groove at the plate before being activated. He's off to a good start at Triple-A Sacramento, picking up three hits in his first seven at-bats. In the meantime, the A's will continue to go with a combination of Adam Rosales, Eric Sogard and Brandon Hicks at shortstop.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Sun, Aug 5, 2012 09:48:00 AM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington (elbow) is scheduled to hit on the field Thursday.

Barring any setbacks, he will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Sacramento. The 28-year-old shortstop shouldn't need many games to get ready.

Source: Jane Lee on Twitter

Wed, Aug 1, 2012 02:35:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington (elbow) hit in the cage Tuesday and is nearing a rehab assignment.

Out since mid-July with left elbow tendinitis, Pennington shouldn't have to play in many rehab games. An early August return is likely.

Source: Joe Stiglich on Twitter

Tue, Jul 31, 2012 07:20:00 PM

Cliff Pennington - SS - Diamondbacks

Cliff Pennington (elbow) hit off a tee Sunday for the first time since landing on the disabled list.

The A's still aren't sure on a timetable for the 28-year-old shortstop, but he's obviously getting closer. Brandon Hicks and Eric Sogard will continue to fill in.

Source: Athletics.mlb.com

Mon, Jul 30, 2012 09:18:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Miguel Montero
	2	Wil Nieves
1B	1	Paul Goldschmidt
	2	Eric Hinske
2B	1	Aaron Hill D.L. Aaron Hill (hand) experienced no problems when taking live batting practice on Friday, and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Saturday. Hill will remain with Triple-A Reno through Wednesday, and if all goes well could be cleared to return to the Diamondbacks' lineup as early as next weekend. Hill has been limited to just ten games on the season after sustaining the hand injury in early April. Jun 14
	2	Willie Bloomquist
	3	Josh Wilson
SS	1	Cliff Pennington
	2	Didi Gregorius
3B	1	Martin Prado
	2	Eric Chavez D.L. Eric Chavez (oblique) will start swinging a bat on Saturday. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Chavez has been "getting much better" of late. Out since late May, he seems likely to require a brief rehab assignment before returning, which should come later this month. Jun 14
LF	1	Jason Kubel
	2	Gerardo Parra
CF	1	Adam Eaton D.L. Adam Eaton (elbow) played in a simulated game on Saturday. Eaton served as the designated hitter, as he's still on a throwing program and can't play the outfield yet. The Diamondbacks have been mum on a timetable for the outfielder, but it's possible he could return prior to the All-Star break if he can avoid another setback. Jun 16
	2	A.J. Pollock
RF	1	Cody Ross
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Ian Kennedy Suspended Ian Kennedy has dropped the appeal of his 10-game suspension and will begin serving it on Monday. Kennedy doesn't think he deserved 10 games for his role in last week's brawl with the Dodgers, but with the D'Backs having a couple off days over the next week, it makes sense to drop the appeal. He'll be eligible to return on June 29. Jun 17
	2	Brandon McCarthy D.L. Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. It will be his first since a nagging shoulder injury sent him to the disabled list in late May. McCarthy was cleared to throw from the bump after long-tossing from 105 on Monday with no issues. It's not clear when he might be ready for a rehab assignment, but a return early next month seems likely. Jun 17
	3	Trevor Cahill
	4	Wade Miley
	5	Patrick Corbin
	6	Daniel Hudson D.L. Daniel Hudson has suffered a re-tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Terrible news. Hudson, who had Tommy John surgery last July, suffered the re-tear during an extended spring training start on Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander was originally hoping to rejoin the Diamondbacks' rotation around midseason, he's now likely facing another surgery and an additional year of recovery time. Just brutal. If you had him stashed in a DL spot in your fantasy league, feel free to drop him now. Jun 7
	7	Randall Delgado
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	J.J. Putz D.L. J.J. Putz (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Thursday. He'll remain with Reno through next Tuesday, as the D'Backs want him to appear in back-to-back games before being activated. Heath Bell has been scored upon in each of his last three outings and seems likely to cede the closer job back to Putz. Jun 18
	2	Heath Bell
	3	David Hernandez
	4	Matt Reynolds D.L. Matt Reynolds has been diagnosed with a slight tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Reynolds will receive a second opinion, but the plan for now is to shut him down for six weeks before he can hopefully begin a throwing program. Of course, anytime the UCL is compromised, the possibility of Tommy John surgery is there. Either way, it's unfortunate for the D'Backs bullpen, as Reynolds holds a 1.98 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season. Jun 11
	5	Brad Ziegler
	6	Josh Collmenter
	7	Tony Sipp
	8	Will Harris
	9	Joe Paterson

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