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    MattStairs

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      2/27/1968
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      St. John, Canada

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .262
      HR
      265
      RBI
      899
      OPS
      .832
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    Biography

    Position First Baseman
    Birthdate2/27/1968
    BAT/THRLeft/Right
    BirthplaceSt. John, Canada
    Debut Year1992

    Career History

    Washington Nationals
    Washington Nationals2011-2011 (1 Season)
    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2010-2010 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2008*-2009 (2 Seasons)
    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2007-2008* (2 Seasons)
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers2006*-2006 (1 Season)
    Detroit Tigers
    Detroit Tigers2006*-2006 (1 Season)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2004-2006* (3 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2003-2003 (1 Season)
    Milwaukee            Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2002-2002 (1 Season)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs2001-2001 (1 Season)
    Oakland              Athletics
    Oakland Athletics1996-2000 (5 Seasons)
    Boston               Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox1995-1995 (1 Season)
    Montreal             Expos
    Montreal Expos1992-1993 (2 Seasons)

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    Jerry Koosman, who got final out in Miracle Mets' World Series win, dies at 83

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    Jerry Koosman, an All-Star left-hander who got the final out of the Miracle Mets' shocking 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles, died Sunday. He was 83.
    How Mauricio Dubon secured his third Golden Glove

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    Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

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    The Padres declined options on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, and exercised an option on Kyle Hart, among other decisions made Sunday.
    Red Sox, Diamondbacks lead Gold Glove winners with 3 apiece

    Red Sox, Diamondbacks lead Gold Glove winners with 3 apiece

    First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
    Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Boston Red Sox

    Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Boston Red Sox

    Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.
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