Tue Sep 25 2012 | 17:18 | Jack Wilson hangs it up after 12-year career |
Jack Wilson has retired from baseball. |
"My wife Julie and our kids and I made that decision together, that this season was going to be my last," Wilson told Trib Total Media on Tuesday. "We're retiring officially." The 34-year-old infielder was a .265/.306/.366 career hitter over parts of 12 major league seasons. He played for the Pirates, Mariners and Braves. |
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | |
Fri Aug 31 2012 | 16:48 | Braves release INF Jack Wilson |
Braves released INF Jack Wilson. |
Wilson hasn't played in over six weeks due to a dislocated right pinkie finger. He was reportedly aiming to return in September, but now Paul Janish and Tyler Pastornicky will continue to split playing time at shortstop until Andrelton Simmons (finger) is ready to return. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Wed Aug 15 2012 | 20:18 | Jack Wilson shooting for Sept. 1 return |
Jack Wilson (finger) is aiming to return from the disabled list on September 1. |
Wilson recently had a setback with his dislocated right pinkie and is unable to properly grip a bat or a ball. However, he's slated to receive a cortisone shot Sunday and hopes that will allow him to restart his rehab assignment the following weekend. |
Source: Braves.mlb.com | |
Mon Aug 13 2012 | 19:31 | Jack Wilson has setback |
Jack Wilson (finger) was scheduled to meet with Dr. Gary Lourie on Monday after suffering a setback during his rehab with Triple-A Gwinnett. |
More should be known about his potential return date after Monday's exam. Wilson has been sidelined since mid-July with a dislocated right pinkie. |
Source: Braves.mlb.com | |
Mon Jul 23 2012 | 15:59 | Jack Wilson to begin rehab assignment Monday |
Jack Wilson (finger) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Gwinnett. |
Wilson should be cleared to return to the Braves' bench by this weekend. The veteran shortstop has been on the disabled list since July with a dislocated right pinkie. |
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter | |
Sun Jul 15 2012 | 08:39 | Jack Wilson placed on DL |
Braves placed SS Jack Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated middle joint on his right pinkie. |
It's unfortunate timing for the veteran infielder, as he was in line to receive plenty of playing time while Aldrelton Simmons was out. The Braves will now go with Tyler Pastornicky and the newly-acquired Paul Janish at shortstop. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 13 2012 | 21:15 | Wilson exits game with apparent finger injury |
Jack Wilson left Friday's game against the Mets in the fourth inning with an apparent finger injury. |
Wilson suffered the injury while trying to scramble after a ball in the outfield. The short-handed Braves were forced to use Martin Prado at shortstop while Eric Hinske entered the game to play left field. Look for the Braves to acquire a shortstop prior to Saturday's game. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Sat Mar 24 2012 | 12:37 | Jack Wilson to make Grapefruit debut Sunday |
Jack Wilson (calf) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut Sunday. |
Wilson returned to minor league games this week and appears to have made a full recovery from his calf injury. The 34-year-old is expected to serve as the primary backup to either Tyler Pastornicky or Andrelton Simmons this season. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 23 2012 | 21:27 | Wilson (calf) plays in minor league games |
Jack Wilson (calf) made it through minor league games on Thursday and Friday without incident. |
Wilson has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut after straining his right calf early in camp, but he could be cleared to play in a major league game by the middle of next week. Barring any setbacks, he still has enough time to get ready for Opening Day. |
Source: Braves.mlb.com | |
Thu Mar 22 2012 | 08:44 | Wilson (calf) to play in minors game Thu. |
Jack Wilson (calf) is scheduled to return to action Thursday in a minor league exhibition game. |
Wilson has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut after straining his right calf early in Braves' camp. But he still has enough time to get ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old is expected to serve as the primary backup shortstop to either Tyler Pastornicky or Andrelton Simmons this season. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Sat Mar 17 2012 | 09:45 | Jack Wilson expects to be ready Opening Day |
Jack Wilson (calf) does not expect to not start the regular season on the disabled list and could begin playing in minor league spring training games next week. |
"We're insanely ahead of schedule," Wilson said. "Even though it's going fast, we still want to make sure I'm 100 percent." Wilson is projected to back up Tyler Pastornicky after batting .220/.238/.244 in 45 plate appearances down the stretch for the Braves. Drew Sutton and Josh Wilson will continue to share time in his absence. |
Source: Braves.mlb.com | |
Fri Feb 24 2012 | 13:11 | SS Wilson out until mid-April w/ calf strain |
Jack Wilson is expected to be sidelined until mid-April after straining his right calf this week. |
It must be a pretty significant strain if the Braves are already thinking Wilson will begin the year on the disabled list. The veteran infielder is slated to back up Tyler Pastornicky this season after batting .220/.238/.244 in 45 plate appearances down the stretch for the Braves. Drew Sutton and Josh Wilson will now have a better shot to make the Opening Day roster |
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter | |
Fri Jan 13 2012 | 15:26 | Jack Wilson re-ups with Braves on 1-year deal |
Braves re-signed INF Jack Wilson to a one-year contract. |
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman says he'll receive $1 million in base salary and can net a possible $500,000 more in incentives. Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Wilson is likely to serve as Tyler Pastornicky's backup at shortstop, but the veteran can also handle second and third base. He batted just .220/.238/.244 in 45 plate appearances down the stretch but can still pick it in the field. |
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 4 2012 | 13:14 | Mets still in market for backup shortstop |
Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that the Mets are still in the market for a backup shortstop. |
The Mets signed Omar Quintanilla to a minor league contract on Tuesday, but they would like to have a more proven option to back up 22-year-old Ruben Tejada. The club has maintained interest in 34-year-old Jack Wilson throughout the winter and have also been linked to Ryan Theriot and Ronny Cedeno. |
Source: Andy Martino on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 15 2011 | 14:39 | Mets remain interested in SS Wilson |
The Mets remain in dialogue with free-agent infielder Jack Wilson, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. |
Wilson's agent, Page Odle, has been saying since last month that the Mets have interest in his client. Wilson, 34, is considered a plus-defender, but is also a .266/.307/.368 career hitter and has struggled to stay healthy over the past few seasons. He would likely serve as a backup shortstop to Ruben Tejada in New York. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Mon Nov 28 2011 | 22:49 | Mets have expressed interest in Jack Wilson |
Jack Wilson's agent, Page Odle, confirmed to Mark Hale of the New York Post that the Mets have interest in his client. |
Jon Heyman of SI.com reported last week that the Mets were among the "half-dozen" teams who have shown interest in the veteran infielder. However, Odle said he expects the Mets to wait for a resolution on the Jose Reyes situation before making a serious offer. Wilson, who turns 34 in December, would likely serve as a backup shortstop to Ruben Tejada if Reyes leaves New York. |
Source: New York Post on Twitter | |
Mon Nov 21 2011 | 17:00 | NYM, LAD, ATL among interested in Jack Wilson |
Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Mets, Dodgers and Braves are among the "half-dozen teams" who have shown interest in free agent infielder Jack Wilson. |
Wilson, who turns 34 in December, is considered a plus-defender, but is also a .266/.307/.368 career hitter and has struggled to stay healthy over the past few seasons. There are a number of teams looking for a shortstop right now, but he is better suited as a backup and late-inning defensive replacement. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Thu Sep 1 2011 | 16:40 | Braves activate Jack Wilson |
Braves activated INF Jack Wilson from the 15-day disabled list. |
The Braves acquired Wilson from the Mariners on Wednesday night in a last-minute waiver deal. He will function as a utility infielder down the stretch for Atlanta. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 31 2011 | 21:49 | Braves acquire Jack Wilson from Mariners |
Braves acquired INF Jack Wilson from the Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later. |
The Braves were spurned by the Dodgers in their efforts to land Jamey Carroll, so they've turned to Wilson as a consolation prize. Wilson is hitting a pitiful .249/.283/.295 this season but can help out with the glove at multiple positions. He's currently on the DL while recovering from a heel injury. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Aug 19 2011 | 15:50 | Mariners place INF Wilson (heel) on DL |
Mariners placed INF Jack Wilson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 18, with a bruised left heel. |
Wilson suffered the injury when he stepped awkwardly on the first base bag Wednesday. The 33-year-old infielder is batting .249/.283/.295 with a lowly .577 OPS over 187 plate appearances this season. Brendan Ryan has returned from the DL and will resume his starting shortstop duties. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |