Friday's MLB news briefs: This is David Eckstein's second trip back to the town where he was a World Series MVP in 2006. Lingering resent remains over his departure.
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Via ESPN
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August 14, 2009
Padres' second baseman David Eckstein wants to have a chat with Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak to clear the air about soured negotiations following the 2007 season.
Via The Onion
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August 14, 2009
PHILADELPHIA—Eight-year-old, 67-pound Phillies bat boy Joey Potts effortlessly restrained Shane Victorino from a dispute with plate umpire...
Via Baseball Musings
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August 15, 2009
The fan who threw the beer at Shane Victorino apologized:
Macchione tells The Chicago Tribune that he wants to extend a sincere apology to Victorino, and says he’s a great player. He also says if he could take back his actions, he would.
I think it’s time to drop the charges against this guy. It looks [...]
Via NextRound.net
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August 13, 2009
In case you haven't seen or heard, Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino had a beer dumped on him by a Cubs fan last night. It wouldn't have been the worst thing in the world if Victorino was a Bodog girl in a white tank top, but alas, he's not.
LINK: http://deadspin.com>>
Via MSNBC
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August 13, 2009
Jake Peavy hurled three shutout innings for Triple-A Charlotte Thursday.
Via Bleacher Report
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August 15, 2009
This article was first published on Friar Forecast
The past two days I presented the position players on my “Padres All Performance Enhancer Team.” Today we discuss the pitchers…
As a reminder: I am not necessarily claiming these players definitively took steroids, HGH, or any other performance enhancing substance. Eligibility for this “team” has no specific conditions...
Via Miami Herald
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August 13, 2009
The San Diego Padres recalled pitcher Cesar Carrillo from Triple-A Portland to make his major-league debut on Thursday and optioned pitcher Mike Ekstrom to Triple-A Portland.
Via San Diego Padres Baseball Schedule, Roster, Stats ? The Union-Tribune
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August 15, 2009
Chris Young said it was time. “The inflammation in the shoulder was no longer responding to cortisone, rest and treatment,” the Padres right-hander said yesterday by phone from San Diego after it was announced he will have arthroscopic surgery Monday.
Via STLtoday.com
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August 16, 2009
Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres, 1:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium
KYLE LOHSE
RH — 5-7, 4.34
Since returning from the disabled list, Lohse has been inconsistent overall,
but had his best starts at home. He's allowed one earned run in his previous ...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 14, 2009
Jason Bay is my favorite player on the Red Sox. I think he's 10 times better than the PED-using Manny Ramirez.
J-Bay has proven to be a tough out, a good defender, and a good power hitter.
However, Bay's contract is up after this season.
Many good free agent outfielders will also be available (Matt Holliday is the marquee name), but J-Bay is so hyped up on his BoSox popularity,...
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