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Gregg Zaun #9 | Catcher | Toronto Blue Jays
Height: 5-10    Weight: 190    Throws: R    Bats: S
Born: Apr 14, 1971, Glendale, CA
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December 25, 2008
The Baltimore Sun reports the Orioles would like to sign Gregg Zaun to help break-in top catching prospect Matt Wieters, but there is some question as to whether Zaun would be willing to take on such a role.
December 18, 2008
The Baltimore Sun indicates that 37-year-old catcher Gregg Zaun is the Orioles' primary catching target.
December 10, 2008
Gregg Zaun likes the idea of heading back to Baltimore, according to MASN Sports. His agent (Dan Evans) said, "Of course he is considering the Orioles. That's a great baseball city. But there are a number of clubs showing interest in Gregg right now."
December 2, 2008
The Tigers are interested in Gregg Zaun, according to the Detroit Free Press.
December 1, 2008
The Blue Jays have declined to offer salary arbitration to catcher Gregg Zaun, according to the Canadian Press.
November 11, 2008
The Blue Jays and Gregg Zaun have agreed to part ways, according to mlblogs.com. Zaun is a free agent and hopes to land a backup job with a contender or a regular role on a team with a young pitching staff.
September 23, 2008
Toronto catcher Gregg Zaun had a very difficult night, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts to earn the golden sombrero in the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to New York.
September 17, 2008
The Blue Jays are expected to decline Gregg Zaun's option for 2009, according to the Globe and Mail.
September 6, 2008
37-year old Gregg Zaun capped off a big game with a 13th inning walk-off grand slam off of Rays' closer Troy Percival. He finished the day 3-for-5 with four RBI and a walk.
July 30, 2008
The Marlins are reportedly interested in Gregg Zaun, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
July 29, 2008
Disenchanted Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun reports that he would be more than happy to accept a trade out of Toronto if the team finds the right deal, according to TSN.
June 18, 2008
The Blue Jays fought mightily but fell in a tight 5-4 loss to the Brewers. Catcher Gregg Zaun was their weapon of choice, going 2-for-3 with one walk, his seventh double of the season, and his fourth homer to total three RBIs and one run scored on the night.
June 15, 2008
Gregg Zaun hit a eighth inning pinch-hit home run off the Cubs reliever Neil Cotts, but it wasn't enough as the Blue Jays dropped their second straight to the Cubs 7-4 on Sunday afternoon.
June 14, 2008
Barring any setbacks, Gregg Zaun will rejoin the Blue Jays on Sunday, the Toronto Star reports. He is on the DL due to a strained right elbow.
June 10, 2008
Gregg Zaun won't be back in the majors on Wednesday, as previously hoped. The backstop will head to Syracuse for Triple-A rehab work and could rejoin the Blue Jays on Friday, MLB.com reports. Zaun is on the DL due to a strained right elbow.
June 9, 2008
Gregg Zaun will return from the DL on Wednesday, the first day he's eligible, according to MLB.com. The catcher is coming back from inflammation in his right elbow.
May 28, 2008
The Blue Jays placed Gregg Zaun on the DL Wednesday with a mild strain and inflammation in his right elbow, according to the AP. "It flared up a little bit Monday on a throw during the game but I thought it would get better," Zaun said. "I took yesterday off and it wasn't better. It was barking pretty good. Unfortunately you can't carry just one catcher."
April 21, 2008
Gregg Zaun produced the Jays offense in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers. The Toronto catcher hit a ninth inning solo-shot off closer Todd Jones to get the Jays on the scoreboard.
April 6, 2008
Gregg Zaun will ride the pine today in favor of Rod Barajas, according to the Providence Journal. He was battling a sore hamstring through spring training, and is off to a cold start as he only has three hits over 13 a-bats so far, with three strikeouts.
March 25, 2008
Gregg Zaun was scratched for Tuesday action due to a tight hamstring, according to Toronto Globe and Mail. He is considered day-to-day with the ailment.
March 13, 2008
Gregg Zaun was previously only hitting 1-for-7 this spring but ended his slump with a vengeance on Thursday as he went 3-for-3 with three RBI, while recording his first home run. Zaun is expected to remain the Jays' starting catcher this season, with Rod Barajas serving as top backup.
February 16, 2008
Jays manager John Gibbons told the team website on Saturday that Gregg Zaun is his catcher, and Rod Barajas isn't in a position to win the starting job. Barajas will see plenty of time behind the plate -- and possibly also at first base according to the skipper. Zaun's a starting option in AL-only leagues that require two backstops and a fringe option in all other formats.