Eddie Guardado, known largely for piling up strikeouts, was given his walking papers today.
The Washington Nationals released the veteran southpaw after two less-than-stellar exhibition performances. Guardado posted an ERA of 18.00 in just two innings of work this spring.
Guardado, 39, is best-known for his tenure as closer for the Minnesota Twins.
He was christened “Everyday Eddie” by Twins fans and sportswriters for his willingness to take the ball whenever he was asked.
Guardado began his career as an unsuccessful starter way back in 1993 and was eventually transitioned to a full-time relief role after stints as an equally-unsuccessful spot starter.
He was a serviceable middle reliever for most of the ‘90s, but “Everyday Eddie&r ...
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Eddie Guardado Released by Washington; Is a Minnesota Homecoming Next?
Posted: 11th March 2010 by Jeremiah Graves in MLBComments Off on Eddie Guardado Released by Washington; Is a Minnesota Homecoming Next?