BRETT TOMKO RUMORS & GOSSIP

Tomko making inspired bid to earn roster spot

Brett Tomko wasn't even on the Rangers' roster coming into Spring Training. But he could be on Opening Day. He has come from nowhere to put in a bid to be the Rangers' long reliever.
Via mlb.com  |  March 20, 2011
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Tomko added to Major League roster

Veteran right-hander Brett Tomko, who was signed to a Minor League contract at the beginning of spring, has been added to the Rangers Spring Training roster. Tomko's initial contract did not include an invitation to big league camp.
Via mlb.com  |  March 12, 2011
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Rangers option 4 to minors, Tomko to major camp

The Texas Rangers have moved right-hander Brett Tomko to their major league camp and optioned four players to minor leagues. … Source
Via Daily Sports News Trends  |  March 12, 2011
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Brett Tomko signs minor league deal with the Rangers

According to Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com, veteran pitcher Brett Tomko has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  February 19, 2011
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A's, Tomko deal blow to Rangers' playoff hopes

ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) Brett Tomko pitched a five-hitter for his 100th major league win and the Oakland Athletics dealt a blow to Texas' playoff hopes, routing the Rangers 9-0 on Monday night.
Via SI.com  |  September 14, 2009
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Stop Whining Brett

From Peter Abraham:Tomko ticked off: Right-handed reliever Brett Tomko was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Sergio Mitre.He went out firing, saying he would not return to the Yankees even if he cleared waivers and was offered a spot with Triple-A Scranton."I don't think I got a fair shot," he said. "I pitched great in spring training and...
Via Sliding Into Home  |  July 22, 2009
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Brett Tomko Uses Painting To Ease Pain Of Being Brett Tomko

"For me, the best way to move on from [a bad outing] is to get the paints out. Kind of take my mind off the pitching for a few hours and just kind of regroup." [Star-Ledger]
Via Deadspin  |  July 07, 2009
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The Artistry Of Tomko

Rest assured the above headline doesn’t refer to the pitching of journeyman Yankee hurler Brett Tomko, of whom the Newark Star-Ledger’s Marc Craig writes, “as a baseball player, Tomko may be nearing the end. But as an artist, he is only just beginning.” Opie Otterstad, one of the country’s most prominent sports artists, and Tomko’s mentor, [...]
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding  |  July 06, 2009
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Alba Wins LR Job

According to Pete Caldera the Yankees have optioned Alfredo Aceves and Dan Giese Scranton. And Brett Tomko was reassigned to the minor-league camp, he'll also be at Scranton."I'm extremely disappointed because I felt like I pitched my way onto this team," Tomko said.They both pitched very well, Tomko went 1-1 with a 1.17 ERA. In 15.1 IP he allowed 2 earned runs...
Via The Evil Empire  |  March 31, 2009
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The Yankees Clinch the 2009 AL East

The Yankees are left putting single quarters found in their pockets into the slot machine, they signed Brett F'N Tomko. Please hold your applause and Rays and Sox fans I hope you still watch this season, even though with this signing we all know you are fighting for second place.Brett Tomko is the worst Major League Starter I have ever seen. He has been converted from starting to...
Via Central Maine Sports Blog  |  February 14, 2009
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