LUIS AYALA NEWS
Players A to Z, Luis Ayala
8 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Luis Ayala pitched relief for the Minnesota Twins and Florida Marlins in 2009, and currently is a free agent. Luis is an example of how Tommy John surgery sometimes fails a pitcher. Ayala’s strength his first three years in the majors was his superb control. He allowed just 1...
The Luis Ayala experiment is totally over
September 07, 2009 by
FishStripes
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Meant to mention this earlier but, oh well, the news is the same. Luis Ayala decided he could do better on his own.
On Saturday, Ayala was outrighted and he opted for free agency.
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Ayala appeared in 10 games for the Marlins, and he threw 7 2/3 innings. He struggled...
BREAKING NEWS: Ayala to Rochester
H/T to CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11882283
In what some would say is a long time coming, Luis Ayala has been designated for assignment to the Rochester Red Wings. Ayala had appeared in 28 games this season, and had a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.18.
The Twins claim they...
Report: Pirates interested in RHP Luis Ayala
June 24, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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The Star-Tribune is reporting that the Pirates are interested in trading for Twins RHP Luis Ayala, who was designated for assignment this week. Ayala, 31, joined Minnesota on a 1-year, $1.3 million deal in the offseason, with the intention of being the eighth-inning setup guy for...
Twins Sign Ayala
February 06, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Twins and Luis Ayala have agreed to a one year deal worth 1.3 million dollars, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Ayala was overworked last season with the Nationals and Mets, going 2-10 with a 5.71 ERA. However, he had a 3.19 ERA the previous season. Ayala will compete...
Will Luis Ayala Solve The Bullpen Problems? (hint: um, no)
July 02, 2009 by
FishStripes
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So JCR is reporting that the Fish have agreed to terms with Luis Ayala, which makes sense since they've been linked to him for quite some time. As we all know, the Marlins have had a plethora of bullpen problems this season, ranging from overuse to misuse to general sucktitude...
Marlins expand the roster
September 01, 2009 by
FishStripes
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As you all know by now the Marlins made some moves yesterday and will make the others today.
After the game, the Marlins announced several moves. They've recalled outfielder Cameron Maybin and designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment. Tuesday, they will recall...
Sean West recalled, Ayala sent down
August 08, 2009 by
FishStripes
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After last night's game Sean West was recalled for the start in tonight's.
As expected, Sean West is being recalled from Double-A Jacksonville. The 23-year-old, who was optioned on July 11, will be making his 11th start at the big league level. The 6-foot-8 lefty...
The #Marlins have come to terms with RHP Luis Ayala. He'll get a few outings at AAA New Orleans...
July 02, 2009 by
FishStripes
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The #Marlins have come to terms with RHP Luis Ayala. He'll get a few outings at AAA New Orleans before joining the team.
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Adios, Luis Ayala
December 09, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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As much as it pains me to say this, Luis Ayala will not be the Mets closer in 2009. Tear, tear. Anyone upset? Anyone at all? (Crickets chirping) Ok well.... THE METS GOT K-ROD!!!!!! (it looks very very good right now) According to ESPN.com, the Mets and K-Rod are closing in on a 3...
Chad Cordero Injured: Fantasy Impact
March 30, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Washington National's closer Chad Cordero missed his first potential save opportunity for the 2008 season because he was sore warming up. We explain why and what this means for his fantasy value and what to do in the meantime.
Beleaguered bullpen to add ex-Twin Ayala
July 02, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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The Marlins and right-hander Luis Ayala agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, not long after the Minnesota Twins released him.
Marlins and reliever Ayala come to terms
July 02, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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The Marlins and right-hander Luis Ayala agreed to terms on a one-year contract today, not long after the Minnesota Twins released him.
Florida Marlins call up Luis Ayala, send Doug West to minors
The Florida Marlins have sent Doug West to Double-A Jacksonville after the left-hander struggled in a 5-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Twins designate struggling RP Ayala for assignment
June 22, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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The Minnesota Twins designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment Monday in the latest move to address their struggling bullpen.
Kansas City Signs Farnsworth(less)...Huh?
December 11, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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The Royals signed Kyle "Farnsworthless" Farnsworth to a 2 year/$9.25 million dollar deal last night. Keep laughing Yankee fans, you know I am. And yes folks, you did read right, Kyle Farnsworth got a two year deal. Somehow in this horrible economic climate, Farnsworth is...
Mets-Nationals Series Preview
September 09, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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The big news coming out of Queens is word that Billy Wagner is done for the season, and most likely next year too, as he'll need Tommy John surgery. And that will probably be the end of Wagner's career with the Mets. The Mets will look to former Nationals reliever Luis Ayala...
Mets Acquire Ayala
August 17, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Nationals traded relief pitcher Luis Ayala to the Mets today for infielder Anderson Hernandez. Ayala, who is 1-8 this season with a 5.77 ERA, requested a trade weeks ago because he needed a change of scenery. This is a great move for the Mets who acquire a pitcher who should be...
Plunking Gomez - The Nerve of Some People
June 23, 2009 by
MyTeamRivals.com
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As I mentioned in my previous post, the Twins have designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment and called up Bobby Keppel. The move didn't make much sense at the time, as Ayala wasn't the worst pitcher in the bullpen and Keppel certainly isn't much of an upgrade.Â...
Beerleaguer for breakfast: Hot stove open thread
June 30, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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To get you started, here are some names spotted recently on MLBtraderumors.com and other sites. The Phillies could be looking to address bullpen help even before they wrestle away a starter. Luis Ayala is available now, having been designated for assignment by Minnesota June 22. Keeping...
Former Minnesota Twin Luis Ayala agrees to terms with Florida Marlins
July 03, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Marlins agreed to terms with veteran right-handed reliever Luis Ayala, who cleared waivers Thursday after being designated for assignment last week by the Minnesota Twins.
As If We Weren't Jinxed Enough...
February 10, 2009 by
NYsportSpace
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The MetsBlog via a Dorky baseball site called BaseballProspectus.com has declared that the Mets will win the NL East by 5 games. There record will be 93-69 and the Braves will be in second place and the Phillies will be in 3rd place.
I think that that Baseball Prospectus projection will be ...
Trade request Ayala's last straw
June 23, 2009 by
Star Tribune
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The Twins were not happy with Luis Ayala's request for a trade after not being given the eighth inning role.
Transactions Report - 2/7/09
February 07, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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(Readers: Add your insight into today's transactions via comments.) Baltimore Orioles: Agreed to terms with pitcher George Sherrill on a one-year contract. Sherrill got $2.75 million and the deal nixes the pending arbitration hearing. Sherrill is a poster child for why closers...
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