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Found July 02, 2009 on Memories Of Kevin Malone:
PLAYERS: Eric Stults,  Mitch Jones,  Claudio Vargas
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers

I knew the Dodgers had to do some shuffling, but I didn't know all of this was coming.
In the morning, they activated hurler Eric Stults from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

After Wednesday's game, the club also optioned third-string catcher A.J. Ellis to Albuquerque and designated for assignment outfielder Mitch Jones.

The Minor League rehab assignment for pitcher Claudio Vargas and his sprained right elbow is up, and he is expected to be activated to replace Ellis on the 25-man active roster. A 40-man spot would be needed for him, possibly by moving reliever Hong-Chih Kuo from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL. Without being activated, Vargas could declare free agency. Before that happens, management wants to see if he can help on the Major League level.
I would rather move Kuo to the 60-day DL, cut Vargas, and keep Jones. Is it just me?

Why the hell do the Dodgers need Vargas when they have two other options who have already sorta proven themselves in Weaver and Milton? The bullpen isn't a problem, but the bench has been absolutely terrible, and Jones is pretty much the only pinch hitter that can hit the ball out of the park right now.
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