Andres Torres is One of the Reasons, the Giants are flying so high this 2010 season.
I know we all know Andres can bat from both sides and has blazing speed, and is a major upgrade over any of our outfielders. He has had a long traveled road. But I'm glad we have him on our team now.
He is tied for the NL lead in doubles with 32 (on pace for 51), also leads the team in triples & SB. He is 2nd in runs, total bases and walks.
Did you also know: Torres was recently diagnosed with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Torres would look to the third base coach to get his sign, and he would forget it before he even got back into the batter's box. Torres has since gotten medication and is now a spokesperson for ADHD.
2010 Emerging star with the 2010 Giants.
April 4, 2009 Contract purchased from Fresno (AAA).
January 9, 2009 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
March 7, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 15, 2008 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 26, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 5, 2006 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
June 12, 2005 Designated for assignment.
May 15, 2005 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
April 3, 2005 Assigned by the Texas Rangers to their minor league camp.
November 19, 2004 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
October 27, 2004 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
April 25, 2004 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
April 23, 2004 Rejected minor league assignment and became a free agent.
April 22, 2004 Cleared waivers and outrighted to Toledo (AAA).
April 14, 2004 Designated for assignment.
April 7, 2004 Contract purchased from Toledo (AAA).
March 31, 2004 Assigned by the Detroit Tigers to their minor league camp.
January 20, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Detroit Tigers.
December 8, 2003 Outrighted to Toledo (AAA).
September 3, 2003 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
August 3, 2003 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
June 17, 2003 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
May 27, 2003 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
April 29, 2003 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
March 28, 2003 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
January 30, 2003 Agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers.
September 19, 2002 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
March 15, 2002 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
February 20, 2002 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
March 16, 2001 Optioned to Erie (AA).
June 2, 1998 Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 4th round in 1998.
