Tony Graffanino

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Tony Graffanino

Born:	June 6, 1972
Birthplace:	Amityville, New York
Hometown:
Height:	6' 1"
Weight:	175 lbs
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	1990: 10th Round by the Atlanta Braves
College:	None
High School:	East Islip High School (NY)
Other Teams:	Atlanta Braves 1996-1998 Tampa Bay Rays 1999-2000 Chicago White Sox 2000-03 KC Royals 2004-05, 2006 Milwaukee Brewers 2006-Prs
Years with Boston:	2005

Anthony Joseph (Tony) Graffanino (born June 6, 1972 in Amityville, New York) is an infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. Previously, Graffanino played with the Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, and the Boston Red Sox

1 Overall Career
- 1.1 2005
- 1.2 2006
2 Graffanino's Moment in the Sun
3 Trivia
4 Transactions
5 External Links

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Overall Career

Tony Graffanino was signed by the Atlanta Braves in the 10th round of the 1990 amateur draft. After 10 years with the Braves, he signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Worcester's Own Tanyon Sturtze.

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2005

Following two-seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Graffanino was traded to the Boston Red Sox on July 15, 2005 for Chip Ambres and Juan Cedeno. In 51 games for the Red Sox, Graffanino hit .319 with 4 homers and 21 RBI.
In the fifth-inning of Game 2 of the 2005 ALDS, with the Red Sox up 4-2, Graffanino let Juan Uribe's potential inning-ending, double-play grounder go through his legs, setting the stage for Tadahito Iguchi's three-run home run that clinched the game for the Chicago White Sox.

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2006

After the season, Graffanino returned to the Royals before being shipped to the Milwaukee Brewers at the trade deadline for Jorge de la Rosa. He was named the team's Player of the Month for August, hitting .286 and leading the team in hits (30) and doubles (10). On December 7, 2006, Graffanino accepted the Brewers offer of salary arbitration.

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Graffanino's Moment in the Sun

Booted a ball hit by Juan Uribe in Game 2 of the 2005 ALDS.

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Trivia

Graffanino was born Anthony Graffagnino but dropped the "g" after numerous mispronunciations from minor league announcers.
Hit by San Diego's Joey Hamilton in his first major league plate appearance.

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Transactions

June 4, 1990: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 10th round of the 1990 amateur draft. Player signed July 6, 1990.
April 2, 1999: Released by the Atlanta Braves.
April 9, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Rays.
May 31, 2000: Traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Chicago White Sox for Tanyon Sturtze.
October 27, 2003: Granted Free Agency.
December 16, 2003: Signed as a Free Agent with the Kansas City Royals.
July 19, 2005: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Boston Red Sox for Chip Ambres and Juan Cedeno
October 28, 2005: Granted Free Agency.
March 28, 2006: Claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals
July 25, 2006: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jorge de la Rosa
January 19, 2007: Re-signed with the Milwaukee Brewers.