LUIS AYALA NEWS
Dodgers In Discussions With Luis Ayala
2 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Dylan Hernandez of The LA Times tweets that the Dodgers are in discussions with free agent reliever Luis Ayala about a minor league contract.
Ayala, 32 in January, posted a 5.62 ERA in 40 innings in 2009, mostly for the Twins but some for the Marlins. Over the last two seasons...
Hot Stove Tracker - MLB.com
16 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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Hot Stove Tracker - MLB.com
Sortable list of all free agents, including major and minor leagues. Type A/B status is indicated as well. Luis Ayala is still available.
Players A to Z, Luis Ayala
18 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...
Odds & Ends: Orioles, Ayala, Kata, Nationals
September 05, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Another round of links on me...
Peter Schmuck of The Baltimore Sun says it's time for Andy MacPhail to use some of his minor league inventory to land the Orioles a middle of the order hitter, while possibly gambling on a high quality free agent pitcher with an injury...
Nationals News: Lots More Links Edition
September 02, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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News about teams with a 46-87 record:
The Nats are now in the middle of a five game skid, and are hitting .194 against the Padres. That's at least partially due to the monstrosity that is Petco Park (where the pets go!), but the Nats' offense has been struggling...
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 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...
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...
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...
Marlins option Volstad; bring up two righties
August 29, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Florida Marlins optioned pitcher Chris Volstad and infielder Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday and recalled right-handers Luis Ayala and Tim Wood from New Orleans.
Needing pitchers, Marlins recall 2 right-handers
August 29, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Right-handers Luis Ayala and Tim Wood have been recalled by the Florida Marlins from Triple-A New Orleans.
Right-handers Luis Ayala, Tim Wood recalled by Marlins to provide bullpen help
August 29, 2009 by
Star Tribune
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Needing pitchers, Marlins recall 2 right-handers
August 29, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Right-handers Luis Ayala and Tim Wood have been recalled by the Florida Marlins from Triple-A New Orleans.
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...
Marlins callups should be familiar names
August 26, 2009 by
FishStripes
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In case you didn't know, and I bet you did, when September 1 rolls around the roster expands from the 25-man to the 40-man and most of the names you have heard before.
...prior to the opener of a three-game series against the Mets at Land Shark Stadium, manager Fredi...
Meet: Armando Gabino
August 25, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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Who else we've met in 2009: Luis Ayala, Jose Morales, Sean Henn and Bob Keppel
After having the luxury of being able to watch the Twins run off a streak of wins before taking a major league mound for the first time, tonight Armando Gabino will become the tenth pitcher...
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...
Daily Box Score 8/7: Fear Not of Numbers
August 07, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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There are two types of stat-heads. On the one hand, you have the type that ignore the hissing from the traditional media elites who scoff at decimal points and sigmas. On the other, you have the type who want to educate. I really respect the latter type, because--hoo, boy--...
Marlins-Phillies Odds Preview
August 07, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Florida Marlins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins will give the ball to starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 7-7 this season with a 4.92 ERA. It'll be Joe...
Nats trade Anderson Hernandez for single A player
August 06, 2009 by
William F Yurasko's Blog
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Hernandez Traded Back To Mets For Minor Leaguer - The Post2B Anderson Hernandez was traded to the Mets for a "prospect" hitting .231 for the Port St. Lucie Mets (A). Hernandez had come to Washington from the Mets for Luis Ayala this year.So, what's the upside of the trade...
Keppel.
August 05, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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When Bobby Keppel was called up from Rochester on June 24th, the Twins were in need of a reliever that could produce at a sustainable pace. Luis Ayala, the touted "groundball" pitcher, failed to do so and drew the ire of Ron Gardenhire by leaving too many sliders up...
McCann’s extra inning home run sinks the Fish
July 30, 2009 by
NL East Chatter
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The Marlins rallied late, but Atlanta’s Brian McCann came through with a key three-run homer in the 10th inning to push the Braves past Florida, 6-3, before 14,226 fans at Land Shark Stadium.
McCann drove a 2-2 slider from Luis Ayala into the seats beyond the right-center...
Buried relievers should get a chance...
July 29, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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One of the allegations against Tony Bernazard was that players who got on his bad side could be buried within the organization. Now, this isn't another Bernazard bash post, in fact I'm trying to focus on baseball and the people who are still around that are making the decisions...
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