Article: NOTES; Gwynn exhibits healthy optimism; Injured centerfielder hopes to return soon

Article: BREWERS NOTES; Gwynn refuses to be waved off; Still aiming for job in center
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  February 28, 2008 ;     700+ words ......be a problem for me." It certainly wasn't a problem for Gwynn in the Brewers' two intrasquad games this week. He stole...stolen base Wednesday. Catcher Vinny Rottino's throw struck Gwynn on the left side of his nose, leaving him shaken for a...also left a mark. "It was like I got a 'stinger,' " said ...

Article: ON FIELD OR OFF, GWYNN MAKES GREAT CONTACT.(SPORTS)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  August 6, 1999 ;     700+ words ...Byline: KAREN CROUSE Tony Gwynn stroked his 2,999th hit on Thursday...pittance for its stout owner. Is San Diego's Gwynn the best there ever was at making contact...unrecorded by the Elias Sports Bureau. Gwynn, 39, connects with rawhide and regular...

Article: NOTES; Injured Gwynn feeling hamstrung; After hot start, setback frustrates
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 5, 2008 ;     700+ words ......left-handed-hitting Gwynn wasn't scheduled to start. Manager Ned Yost already had announced...going for the Giants, Gwynn said he probably...down there," said Gwynn, who indicated that...it did Friday)." Yost said he didn't think...In the meantime, Yost said he would play...time in ...

Article: BREWERS NOTES; Gwynn gets first major-league start; On the heels of gaffe, he patrols center field
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  August 3, 2006 ;     700+ words ......glad (manager Ned Yost) didn't hold that against me," said Gwynn, who started in center...than one at-bat." Yost had held off on putting Gwynn in the starting lineup...mound for Colorado, Yost figured it was the right time to give Gwynn his first start...

Article: Notes: Gwynn gets first major-league start: On the heels of gaffe, he patrols center field.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI);  August 3, 2006 ;     700+ words ......glad (manager Ned Yost) didnat hold that against me, said Gwynn, who started in center...than one at-bat. Yost had held off on putting Gwynn in the starting lineup...mound for Colorado, Yost figured it was the right time to give Gwynn his first start...

Article: Hit, hit, hit, hit hooray: Tony Gwynn finally gets his 3,000th career hit; and then some
Charleston Daily Mail;  August 7, 1999 ;     700+ words ...MONTREAL - Only Tony Gwynn could turn a night that was supposed to...reached the hallowed mark of 3,000 hits, Gwynn wasn't content to stop there. He rapped...took less than three minutes. By the time Gwynn was removed for a pinch runner in the...

Article: GWYNN SENT TO NASHVILLE NED YOST SAYS IT ISN'T A DEMOTION THE TEAM JUST WANTS THE OUTFIELDER TO GET MORE PLAYING TIME.(SPORTS)
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI);  June 19, 2007 ;     439 words ......major league player, Yost said of Gwynn. He's still evolving...who is hitting .191. Yost noted one reason Gwynn made the 25-man roster...Tony is being sent down, Yost said. He'll be ready...us in the near future. Gwynn was told of the decision...

Article: RAINY DAY ENDS IN A SUNNY WAY; Young ambition; Gwynn gets season off to a good start
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......rain-soaked crowd of 41,089. Yost gave a vote of confidence to Gwynn in both the ninth and...with two strikes, and Gwynn got it down. Yost figured the Cubs would...one down in the 10th, Yost thought briefly about giving Gwynn the squeeze sign, but...

Article: GWYNN'S CAREER HITS 3,000; Padres Slugger Is First From NL in 20 Years
The Washington Post;  August 7, 1999 ;     700+ words ...San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn ticked through the 3,000- hit milestone...congratulations, then hitting some more. Gwynn singled in his first at-bat, reaching down...a rookie making his 11th career start. Gwynn's teammates raced from the dugout to congratulate...

Article: BREWERS NOTES; Gwynn called to work; Concussion puts Koskie; on DL retroactive to July 6
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  July 16, 2006 ;     700+ words ......inning. Asked about his offensive improvement this season, Gwynn said, "I knew I had to be stronger and more consistent at...you start putting up numbers. Hopefully, that continues." Gwynn isn't the only son of a former major leaguer on the Brewers...Fielder's father, Cecil, was a long-time big-league slugger. ...

Article: BREWERS NOTES; Hart may not surrender leadoff spot; Yost might keep hot bat at top despite Weeks' return
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  June 18, 2007 ;     583 words ......short of absolutely declaring himself on the issue Sunday, Yost didn't sound like someone ready to mess with success. "It's hard to move a guy that's doing really well," Yost said. "The order's been really productive lately. There...in a 10-9 loss to Minnesota. "He's done a very good job," Yost said. ...

Article: Yost continues to sit tight on team's bench
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 27, 2007 ;     527 words ......Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost confirmed Monday that outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., utility man Vinny Rottino...doubles, a triple and three RBI. Gwynn also has performed well, hitting...victory over Arizona on Monday. Yost noted that Gwynn could be helpful off the bench...defender in the ...

Article: GWYNN HITS 3,000 Tri-umph!; Single-minded Gwynn hits milestone
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  August 7, 1999 ;     428 words ...Baseball's milestone march admitted Tony Gwynn to the 3,000-hit club Friday night and...to celebrate by himself on another day. Gwynn, entering play Friday needing one hit to...player to hit 500 home runs -- against Gwynn's Padres, no less -- the San Diego rightfielder...

Article: Injured Gwynn isn't hitting panic button -- yet
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 5, 2009 ;     700+ words ...Phoenix -- Tony Gwynn Jr. made the kind of admission you rarely...realizing how brutally candid he had just been, Gwynn reeled that statement back and said he...The reason for the strong feelings is Gwynn is fighting for a spot on the big-league...