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Minnesota Twins designate struggling Luis Ayala for assignment
The Minnesota Twins have designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment in the latest move to address their struggling bullpen.
Lyon's den.....
October 01, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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The Mets won in 2006 with a dominant offense and bull-pen that compensated for a mediocre rotation. As Omar focused on improving the rotation I think he took the other components for granted and of the two the bull-pen suffered the most. In 2006 the team had four players with closing...
More bullpen woes: Ayala (hamstring) Schoeneweis (back)
August 30, 2008 by
New York Mets Daily
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Jerry Manuel put his faith, the ball and the game in Luis Ayala's hands Friday night in Florida.
Florida Marlins: Nipped in the ninth
July 26, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Nothing like making a prefect pitch only to give up a blooper in the ninth to lose it. Such was Luis Ayala's fate tonight. Well played series so far. Marlins will go for the series win and a 5-1 road...
Ayala hurt
August 30, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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It could be that Luis Ayala struggled last night because he was hurt, since coming over from the Nationals, where he admitted to needing a change of scenery he has looked like the dominant set-up man from his pre-injury days. Ayala pitched through a quad injury the extent of which...
Lightning in a bottle... Ayala
August 22, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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It's been said that if the Mets get 20 quality innings from late season acquisition and reclamation project Luis Ayala he would be worth the risk. While it's still very early, the Mets have already gotten 3 of those 20 innings and could have found themselves a set-up man. Ayala...
OtB Twins Notes (06.22.09)
June 21, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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It seems that Joe Mauer gave Jason Kubel the flu. Kubel left in the third inning of Sunday's game vomiting but is expected to be okay for the Milwaukee series starting on Tuesday.
Tom Powers is convinced that Luis Ayala might be the first to...
Odds & Ends: Pelekoudas, Moore, Ayala
September 01, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Links for Tuesday...
Chat today, 2pm CST.
Mariners Associate GM Lee Pelekoudas has resigned to pursue other career opportunities, according to a team press release. Pelekoudas was the Ms' interim GM before Jack Zduriencik was hired.
USA Today's...
Marlins call up reliever Ayala
July 12, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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In his part-time role as general manager, Marlins infielder Jorge Cantu got his wish today when the Marlins called up right-handed reliever Luis Ayala from Triple-A New Orleans to take the roster spot vacated by rookie starter Sean West, who was demoted Saturday night after his third...
Florida Marlins: Cameron Maybin in, Luis Ayala out (and upset about it)
August 31, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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One of our astute contributors on the live game blog figured the Marlins had to win at least five of Josh Johnson's last six starts. He, like the rest of us, were of the opinion Monday's outing was all but...
Marlins DFA Luis Ayala
August 31, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Juan C. Rodriguez of The Sun Sentinel tweets that the Marlins have designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment to make room on the roster for Cameron Maybin. Ayala had a bloated 11.74 ERA in 10 appearances for the Marlins, but a much more tolerable 4.18 ERA in 32.1 IP for the Twins...
Update on call-up pitchers
August 30, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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While Luis Ayala was giving me agita trying to get the last out of what had become too close a game, Al Reyes was closing out a game in Binghamton. For Reyes it was his third scoreless inning in as many games and his first save. While Ayala showed a lot of resilience to finish off...
Buyer Beware, when dealing with Bowden
August 18, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Maybe there's more to Luis Ayala's ERA increasing from 3.19 to 5.77 in one year. If this was his first season since TJ surgery I would say he's still recovering but he posted a 3.19 last year. Ayala is apparently going through some personal issues and based on his comments...
Blame Fredi Gonzalez for This Florida Marlins Loss—Not Luis Ayala
August 30, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It's rare that Fredi Gonzalez makes wrong moves. He does a good job of putting his players in a position to succeed.
Last night, Gonzalez made a decision that was easy for anyone to second-guess.
With the game tied at four in the eighth inning, Gonzalez inserted Luis Ayala to pitch...
A Little Bit of Everything At Sheaa??
September 24, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Last night I headed out to Shea and watched the Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 to stay one game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League wild card spot. But before I recap the experience, a quick back story:
Back in July, my wife calls me at work excited, telling me...
Twins Sign Luis Ayala; Crede Signing Looming
February 07, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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The Minnesota Twins signed Luis Ayala to a one year deal yesterday. Jim Pohlad said that a Joe Crede signing 'makes sense' and that payroll should increase next season. Also, Matt Guerrier is extended through 2009.
Chris Volstad and Gaby Sanchez optioned to NOLA
August 29, 2009 by
FishStripes
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As I'm sure you all know, Chris Volstad and Gaby Sanchez were optioned to New Orleans in search for some bullpen help.
The bullpen is so shot that not only was Volstad optioned to Triple A, but so was infielder Gaby Sanchez. The Marlins plan to call up a couple of pitchers...
Luis Ayala adds versatility, experience to Florida Marlins' bullpen
July 12, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Marlins bullpen lacks an experienced closer, but it doesn't lack for experience. Veteran reliever Luis Ayala joined the staff Sunday after being called up from Triple A New Orleans. The Marlins signed Ayala after he was released by the Minnesota Twins on June 30.
Marlins recall P Ayala
July 12, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Florida Marlins recalled pitcher Luis Ayala from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday.
Marlins To Sign Luis Ayala
July 02, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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According to John C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Marlins have agreed to terms with Luis Ayala.
Pirates Interested In Luis Ayala
June 24, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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The Pirates are interested in trading for reliever Luis Ayala, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. John Perrotto of PiratesReport.com confirms the Pirates' interest in the 31-year-old righty, who was designated for assignment by the Twins on Monday...
Wagner Shut down......
September 07, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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I had gone under the presumption that Billy Wagner wouldn't be back this season, hoping that either Luis Ayala or AL Reyes could step-up into the closers role after the in-house options of Sanchez, Feliciano, Smith and Heilman failed. But then after all of the positive reports...
Mets Trade Anderson Hernandez to Washington for Luis Ayala
August 17, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Nationals traded right-handed relief pitcher Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday morning for a player to be named later, but that player is expected to be infielder Anderson Hernandez.
Ayala requested the trade weeks ago because he wanted a change of scenery, due to personal...
Twins Release Luis Ayala
July 02, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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The Twins released Luis Ayala after failing to trade him, according to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He was designated for assignment after struggling on the mound and failing to get along with manager Ron Gardenhire.Ayala's name came up in trade talks with...
Twins designate Ayala for assignment
June 22, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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The Minnesota Twins have designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment in the latest move to address their struggling bullpen.
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