Just two weeks after Evan Meek was sent down to AAA Indianapolis because his velocity-less fastball had his ERA inflated to more than twice the Pirates’ average run total, the Buccos have re-called Meek. In return, they’ve shipped Alex Presley down to the minors.
Either Meek found his heater in the four appearances he’s made in Indy or the Bucs think Presley has just been THAT bad. We’re not so sure about Meeker right now but to be fair, Presley has been exceptionally bad.
Presley was supposed to be the Buccos’ speedy leadoff hitter. He’s pretty much been the opposite. He hasn’t had a hit since May 8 and he’s batting an awful .220 (still not the worst among the Bucs). He’s 10 K’s away from matching his career high of 40 that he set in only 18 more games last year. And he’s been thrown out more times than he’s successfully stolen a base. There’s no doubt he could use a little refresher course in Indy.
Meek got demoted because of his 5.59 ERA (the only Bucco righty above 5.00 at
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May 16, 2012
