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50 Jason Bulger, RP
Height/Weight: 6-4/215 | Birthdate: 12/06/1978 | Birthplace: Lawrenceville, GA | Bats/Throws: R/R | Team: Minnesota | College: Valdosta State | MLB Experience: 7 | Salary:   | Owned/Started%: 0/0

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4/1/2012

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Jason Bulger

Bulger signs with Yankees

News: New York has signed reliever Jason Bulger to a minor league contract on Sunday, reports Newsday. Bulger was recently let go by the Twins.
Analysis: The 33-year-old Bulger went 0-1 with a 0.96 ERA over 9 1/3 innings last year with the Angels. As bullpen depth, Bulger has low-end Fantasy value.

3/19/2012

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Jason Bulger

Twins cut down roster

News: The Minnesota Twins assigned the following players to their minor-league camp on Monday: Jason Bulger, Daryl Thompson and Luis Perdomo.
Analysis: None of these players holds much Fantasy value and should not be considered worthy of a selection in drafts for the upcoming season.

1/4/2012

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Jason Bulger

Bulger gets a minor-league deal

News: The Twins signed RP Jason Bulger to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Bulger pitched last season in the Angels organization, posting a 0.96 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in five major-league appearances.
Analysis: Bulger has made 125 major-league appearances over seven seasons and has a career 4.33 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. If he wins a bullpen spot out of spring training, he'll be more or less a mopup man, so you have no reason to bother with him in Fantasy.

4/28/2011

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Jason Bulger

Bulger designated for assignment

News: Angels designated RP Jason Bulger for assignment and optioned RP Matt Palmer to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday in order to clear roster spaces for SP Joel Pineiro and RP Scott Downs. Both Downs and Pineiro are expected to be activated from the DL before Friday's game at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Bulger, who is out of minor-league options, turned in a solid earned-run average (0.96) in his five appearances but struggled with his command. The 32-year-old yielded a whopping 10 walks in 9 1/3 innings. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy formats.

3/30/2011

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Jason Bulger

Bulger makes final cut

News: Angels reliever Jason Bulger was not among the team's final cuts heading into the start of the regular season. He will be on the team's 25-man roster for opening day as a result.
Analysis: Bulger will serve as a middle reliever and was able to beat out Francisco Rodriguez, who was a regular in the team's bullpen last season. However, his role limits his Fantasy appeal. He is not a player we recommend owning in any format at this point.

2/15/2011

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Jason Bulger

Bulger 'full go' for 2011

News: After appearing in just 25 games in 2010, Angels reliever Jason Bulger said his shoulder issues are behind him as camp begins. "I'm full go," Bulger told MLB.com. "I've been [throwing] off the mound, letting it go. I'm not having any problems. I'm familiar with rotator cuff pain -- I went through that four years ago. Rest is the biggest thing. I hurt the shoulder at the end of May, came back to pitch the last month and then took a month off. I did my exercises and started throwing again, and I'm feeling great." Bulger showed flashes of his potential in 2009 when he appeared in 64 games with a 6-1 record and 3.56 ERA. "I think I can do even better than [2009]," he said. "Towards the end of that season, I was starting to pitch to my potential. There's a lot of competition here, a lot of great arms. But I feel good if I can pitch to my ability."
Analysis: Bulger says he's reborn this year after the birth his son in January. With the shoulder issues in the rear view mirror, he has the chance to be a sleeper heading into 2011 if he can regain the 2009 form. Still, the only way he'd be relevant in Fantasy play is is he regains it sooner than later. Even then, he would be a deeper option for Al-only formats.

9/1/2010

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Jason Bulger

Angels bring Bulger off DL

News: The Angels activated relievers Brian Stokes (shoulder) and Jason Bulger (shoulder) from their rehab assignments and the 15-day DL on Wednesday.
Analysis: Bulger is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch.

8/14/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger making progress

News: Angels RPs Jason Bulger and Brian Stokes, both on the DL with shoulder injuries, have been making progress in their recovery recently and could make it back to the majors before the end of the season. "They're doing much better," manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com. "Both [Bulger] and Stokes are showing signs of turning the corner on some things. There are still some things they need, but they're much closer now than they were probably last week as far as where they have to end up. ... But they're making some progress, that's for sure." Bulger has been out since June with a right shoulder strain but has been pitching for Triple-A Salt Lake on a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Bulger has a 3.74 ERA in his 22 outings this year for the Angels. In 2009 he struck out 68 batters in his 65 2/3 innings of work. While he is valuable to the Angels' bullpen, he is only worth owning in AL-only formats that utilize true middle men.

8/7/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger tosses perfect inning

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger struck out two of his three batters in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. He's been on the 15-day disabled list since June 11 with a right shoulder strain.
Analysis: Bulger has a 3.74 ERA in his 22 outings this year for the Angels. In 2009 he struck out 68 batters in his 65 2/3 innings of work. While he is valuable to the Angels' bullpen, he is only worth owning in AL-only formats that utilize true middle men.

8/3/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger begins rehab assignment

News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Jason Bulger will start a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment Tuesday with Class A Rancho Cucamonga. Bulger has been out since June 11 with a strained shoulder. Bulger had a 3.74 ERA in 22 appearances before going on the DL and could rejoin the Angels by the end of their road trip to Baltimore and Detroit this week.
Analysis: Bulger is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy and activated.

7/30/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger closing in on rehab assignment

News: MLB.com reports Angels RP Jason Bulger, who is on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder strain, threw a bullpen session on Friday and is nearing a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Bulger is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.

7/28/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger moving closer to rehab stint

News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Jason Bulger threw off a mound in the bullpen before Tuesday's game. It was his first bullpen session since before the All-Star break, when he received a cortisone injection for a sore shoulder. Bulger will repeat the bullpen session Friday, moving closer to a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Bulger is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.

7/22/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger hopes to get back on mound

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger, on the 15-day disabled due to a strained right shoulder, continues to make progress in his rehab, according to MLB.com. He's been playing long toss up to 150 feet and is eager to get back on the mound. "Today was a good day," Bulger said after playing catch Thursday. "I didn't come back well from my last bullpen, which was disappointing. I thought I was one day away from a rehab assignment. We let it re-set, and the good thing is it's coming back stronger than before. If I feel good after a couple more days of long toss, I'll jump on the mound and see how that goes."
Analysis: Bulger struck out more than a batter per inning with a 1.16 WHIP last year, so he has the potential to make an impact in Fantasy even as a middle reliever. But he's still not ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, so his return is not imminent. He can be ignored at this time.

7/11/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger making progress

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger was been making progress in his recovery from a right shoulder strain and visited team orthopedist Lewis Yocum in Anaheim on Saturday, manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com. He team reported that the right-hander has not suffered any setbacks and will resume playing catch. "He's got some things in his shoulder that are a little banged up," Scioscia said. "But hopefully he'll be able to keep his strength where he needs to and be able to pitch soon."
Analysis: Bulger experience discomfort while throwing two bullpen sessions, which prompted his visit to the orthopedist. He posted a 3.74 ERA in 22 appearances this season with 23 strikeouts and 15 walks in 21 2/3 innings of work. Bulger is likely still out until at least the middle of August and does not have enough Fantasy value to stash in any format. When healthy, he is a viable option in deeper AL-only leagues that use true middle men.

7/7/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger not making a quick recovery

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger, who has been on the DL since June 11 with a right shoulder strain, will have his shoulder examined by team orthopedist Lewis Yocum after his first two bullpen sessions didn't go well, manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com.
Analysis: Bulger struck out more than a batter per inning with a 1.16 WHIP last year, so he has the potential to make an impact in Fantasy even as a middle reliever. He doesn't seem on the verge of returning, though, so you wouldn't want to stash him outside of deeper AL-only leagues.

7/1/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger getting some work in bullpen

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger, who has been on the DL since June 11 with a right shoulder strain, threw a second bullpen session Wednesday, and according to MLB.com, it went better than his first. He's not rushing his return, though. "Last year was the most I've thrown in a season," Bulger said, "and I felt it late in the year. You don't want to push it. It's better that this happened now rather than in September or October. I have time to recover and get back out there."
Analysis: Bulger emerged as an effective middle reliever last year, striking out more than a batter per inning with a 1.16 WHIP. He still has that kind of potential, but because he isn't in line for saves, he's just an AL-only option when healthy.

6/12/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger's shoulder lands him on DL

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday because of a strained right shoulder. Rafael Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Bulger. "About a week ago I started feeling soreness in the back of the shoulder, tightness," Bulger told MLB.com. "I was trying to play catch yesterday and had a lot of tightness in there. I had [shoulder trouble] in 2006, but I don't think this is as serious as that. That was a serious pain; this is tightness, soreness back there. It's more fatigue, an ache I was trying to pitch through." Bulger had worked three striaght scoreless outings before being placed on the DL. "It came up unexpectedly," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said of Bulger's shoulder issue. "He battled a little soreness problem in Spring Training. We want to err on the side of caution."
Analysis: Bulger has a 3.74 ERA in 22 appearances this season with 23 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. He is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men and and should only be stashed away in those formats.

6/6/2010

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Jason Bulger

Bulger beginning to dominate again

News: Jason Bulger, who was one of the most important relievers in the Angels bullpen last year, has rebounded from a slow start to put up similarly impressive numbers. Of his last 17 appearances, 15 have been scoreless. He has a 1.69 ERA during that stretch, striking out 21 batters in 16 innings. "My fastball command is finally getting back to what it needs to be," Bulger said. "It's not 100 percent, but it's getting closer. Butch [pitching coach Mike Butcher] and I did a few minor tweaks a couple of weeks ago. Sometimes simplifying things does have the biggest impact. Sometimes you try to think about too many things."
Analysis: Bulger doesn't figure to get any saves, but he could help in ERA, WHIP and strikeouts in deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues. If you play in a league that puts some value in middle relievers, keep an eye on him.

9/6/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger returns to hill for Angels

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger was finally back on the mound against the Royals on Sunday. Bulger got the final two outs of the 6th inning as he replaced starter Joe Saunders. His ERA is 3.49.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men.

9/5/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger still not taking the hill

News: Angels reliever Jason Bulger sat out again on Saturday against the Royals. Bulger is dealing with some shoulder tightness and was said to miss a few games.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men.

9/5/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger doesn't pitch against Royals

News: Angels reliever Jason Bulger sat out again on Friday against the Royals. Bulger is dealing with some shoulder tightness and was said to miss a few games.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men.

9/2/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger misses Mariners series

News: Angels reliever Jason Bulger sat out again on Wednesday in the series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Bulger is dealing with some shoulder tightness and was said to miss a few games.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men. With an off day for the Angels on Thursday, we expect him to return at some point during L.A.'s series at Kansas City over the weekend.

9/2/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger still missing Tuesday

News: Angels RP Jason Bulger did not pitch on Tuesday against the Mariners and remains day to day with shoulder tightness.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men.

9/1/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger doesn't pitch Monday

News: Angels RHP Jason Bulger is unavailable for a few days while he rests a sore throwing shoulder and did not pitch in Monday's series-opening win over the Mariners. He is day to day.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men.

8/30/2009

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Jason Bulger

Bulger out a few days

News: Angels RHP Jason Bulger is unavailable for a few days while he rests a sore throwing shoulder, manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday.
Analysis: Bulger has done most of his work in middle relief for the Angels this season and is just an AL-only option for leagues that use true middle men.