Fri Mar 14 2014 | 21:43 | Cooper has strong day in draw against ChiSox |
David Cooper had a strong day at the plate as the Indians and White Sox played to a 2-2 tie on Friday, going 1-for-1 with a double and a sacrifice fly. |
Cooper doubled and scored to get the Tribe on the board in the seventh inning, then plated the tying run with a sac fly in the eighth. He'll need to have many more days like this if he wants to win a bench spot on the Opening Day roster however. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Mar 4 2014 | 15:00 | Indians outright David Cooper to Triple-A |
Indians sent 1B David Cooper outright to Triple-A Columbus. |
Cooper was designated for assignment by the Indians over the weekend to clear a roster spot for new infielder Justin Sellers. Cooper is back in now back in Indians camp as a non-roster invitee. He's doubtful to make the club. |
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 2 2014 | 11:34 | David Cooper designated for assignment |
Indians designated 1B David Cooper for assignment. |
The move clears room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Justin Sellers. The Indians are hoping that Cooper clears waivers, allowing them to keep him around as a non-roster invitee. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Dec 9 2013 | 14:58 | Indians sign David Cooper to one-year deal |
Indians signed 1B David Cooper to a one-year contract. |
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick was the first to report that a deal was close. Cooper appeared in just 13 minor league games (and no major league games) in 2013 due to a serious back issue, but the Indians like his potential and will have in camp next spring on a guaranteed deal. He'll presumably back up Nick Swisher at first base. |
Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 9 2013 | 13:54 | Indians close to bringing back David Cooper |
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Indians are close to bringing back first baseman David Cooper. |
Cooper was released by the Tribe in August and failed to latch on with a new team. He is recovered from back surgery and hoping to reestablish himself in 2014. The 26-year-old has a .750 career OPS in the major leagues. |
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter | |
Sat Aug 31 2013 | 14:07 | David Cooper opts out of deal with Indians |
Indians released 1B David Cooper. |
Cooper has opted out of his contract with the Indians and is now a free agent. He'll look to continue his career on a minor league deal. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Aug 13 2013 | 16:17 | Indians sign 1B David Cooper to minors deal |
Indians signed 1B David Cooper to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. |
Cooper is finally recovered from back surgery and will look to resurrect his career in the Indians' system. He was released by the Blue Jays in early spring training. |
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter | |
Sat Jun 1 2013 | 14:58 | David Cooper (back) hoping to return in 2013 |
David Cooper (back) is hoping to return at some point this season. |
Cooper underwent a career-saving surgery on April 3 to have titanium screws placed into the T-7 and T-8 vertebrae in his back, so he's still a long way from returning. The Blue Jays released Cooper prior to the season, but he could be re-signed on a minor league deal. At the very least, Cooper plans to resume his playing career in 2014. |
Source: ESPN.com | |
Wed Mar 13 2013 | 11:07 | Cooper (back) may miss most of 2013 |
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that David Cooper (back) may miss most of 2013. |
Cooper is currently nursing a serious back injury, so this adds some more context to why he was given his release on Wednesday. The Jays have interest in re-signing him to a minor league deal, but he's a long way from returning. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Wed Mar 13 2013 | 10:34 | Blue Jays release 1B David Cooper |
Blue Jays released 1B David Cooper. |
Cooper hasn't played this spring due to a lingering back issue and now the Jays have decided to cut ties. The 25-year-old batted .300 with four homers and a .788 OPS in 145 plate appearances in the majors last season. Assuming he gets back to full health at some point, he could do well with a change of scenery. Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the Yankees will take a look. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Sun Feb 17 2013 | 14:14 | David Cooper (back) not in camp |
David Cooper will not report to Blue Jays' camp due to a back issue. |
Cooper ended last season on the disabled list with a back problem, and evidently a winter of rest wasn't enough to heal. The first baseman is consulting with specialists before the next step is determined. Cooper batted .300 with a .788 OPS in 45 games last season for Toronto and would have been in line to compete for a bench job, but obviously that won't happen now. |
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter | |
Wed Sep 5 2012 | 16:34 | Blue Jays shut down David Cooper |
The Blue Jays have shut down David Cooper (back), likely for the remainder of the season. |
Cooper isn't making much progress from his back injury and the Jays have no reason to push it. The 25-year-old batted .300 with a .788 OPS in 45 games this season. |
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter | |
Sat Aug 25 2012 | 22:48 | David Cooper heads to DL |
Blue Jays placed 1B David Cooper on the 15-day disabled list with an upper back injury. |
Cooper has been plagued by back discomfort for over a week, and the Blue Jays decided Saturday that it wasn't worth keeping him active. He's batting .300/.324/.464 with four homers and 11 RBI in 45 games this year. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 22 2012 | 20:39 | David Cooper leaves with neck injury |
David Cooper left Wednesday's game with a jammed neck. |
Cooper hurt himself when he dove back to first base in the fourth inning. The Blue Jays are considering him day-to-day. |
Source: John Lott on Twitter | |
Wed Aug 22 2012 | 08:31 | Cooper (back) has three hits in return |
David Cooper (back) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in his return to action Tuesday. |
Cooper was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to lower back tightness, but it shouldn't be an issue moving forward. The 25-year-old is hitting .297/.322/.464 with four home runs, 11 RBI and a .785 OPS in 44 games with the Jays this season and continues to be a useful option in AL-only leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 22 2012 | 04:10 | David Cooper returned to action on Tuesday August 21 |
David Cooper returned to action on Tuesday August 21. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Aug 19 2012 | 13:21 | David Cooper scratched with back tightness |
David Cooper was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to lower back tightness. |
The move is precautionary, and Cooper is viewed as day-to-day. Edwin Encarnacion is now playing first base. |
Source: John Lott on Twitter | |
Wed Aug 8 2012 | 22:35 | Cooper takes Rodney deep in loss |
David Cooper hit a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rays. |
Cooper took tough Rays closer Fernando Rodney deep in the ninth. The bomb was his second in four games, and fourth in 93 at-bats this season. He's now hitting .280/.316/.473. Cooper is far from a dynamic fantasy option, but his power makes him worth an own in AL-only leagues while Adam Lind is on the shelf. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Aug 4 2012 | 19:54 | Cooper's clutch HR allows Jays comeback win |
David Cooper blasted a ninth-inning solo homer off Ryan Cook on Saturday, giving the Blue Jays the opportunity for a 3-1 victory over the A's. |
Cooper, hitting out of the cleanup spot, finished the game 1-for-5. He's hitting .282 with three homers and seven RBI in 85 at-bats this season, and should continue to get at-bats while Adam Lind is sidelined. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jul 30 2012 | 11:07 | Blue Jays recall Cooper |
Blue Jays recalled 1B David Cooper from Triple-A Las Vegas. |
Cooper posted a decent .292/.333/.431 slash line in 24 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season, but he won't play a ton and is doubtful to carry much fantasy value. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |