Brewers, Torres together again
The Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday announced a long-term partnership with a new baseball academy run by former reliever Salomon Torres.
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November 03, 2011
Discuss
Torres will be partnering with his old team
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday announced a long-term partnership with a new baseball academy in the Dominican Republic.
Located in Ramon Santana, San Pedro de Macoris, the organization's new complex is owned by former Brewers closer Salomon Torres, who runs the day-to-day operations under his company Towers Corp.
"The Milwaukee Brewers are extremely excited...
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November 03, 2011
“Hebrew Hammer” to be honored at annual Scouts Foundation gala
Al Rosen took the Giants to the World Series in 1989.
Former Giants president and general manager Al Rosen will be honored at the 9th annual Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation “Spirit” Gala on Jan. 19, according to a tweet from John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Rosen, who was nicknamed the “Hebrew Hammer” during his playing days with the Cleveland...
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November 02, 2011
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November 02, 2011
Pitching Staff a Victim of Playstation Numbers
Watching Jose Veras closing out the ninth inning in yesterday’s game gave me an all too familiar feeling. It was the same feeling I got at times when Matt Capps was on the mound. It was the same feeling that I got when Mike Williams was the closer for the Pirates. Jose Mesa, Salomon Torres, [...]
Via Pirates Prospects
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June 17, 2011
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June 17, 2011
Time for talking is over: Sanchez vs. Latos
Here we go again. Jonathan Sanchez against Mat Latos one more time. For good measure, a side of Salomon Torres, whose nickname was "the Prophet" - a fitting nickname for Sanchez, by the way. Game 162 is here, and all eyes are on the left-hander who was...
Mat Latos - Jonathan Sánchez - Jonathan Sanchez - People - San Francisco Giants
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October 03, 2010
1090 days later...
Final: Pirates 7, Brewers 3WP: Brendan Donnelly (2-0)LP: Trevor Hoffman (1-2)On May 3rd, 2007, the Pirates beat the Brewers at Miller Park. Danny Moskos was still a pitcher at Clemson. Dave Littlefield was still the Pirates' GM. Tom Gorzellany picked up the win that day and Salomon Torres recorded the save. Jose Bautista and Ronny Paulino homered in that game. Chris Duffy led...
Via North Side Notch
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April 27, 2010
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April 27, 2010
GM Initiation: Neal Huntington
Neal Huntington took over as GM of the Pirates on September 25th, 2007. He was active on the waiver wire out of the gate, but his first trade didn't come until December 7th. Huntington struck a deal with the Brewers, sending reliever Salomon Torres to Milwaukee for pitching prospects Marino Salas and Kevin Roberts.
Huntington kindly answered a few questions for MLBTR about...
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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April 26, 2010
The 2006 Pirates Bullpen Is Striking It Rich
The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a 67-95 record, the fourth worst in the major leagues. Their hitting was abysmal, and the team ranked last in the league with a cumulative OPS of .723. Their starting pitching wasn’t much better, as the rotation included Victor Santos and a rock-bottom Oliver Perez, who was demoted to AAA in June after 15 starts and an ERA of 6.63...
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December 27, 2009
Torres to the Brewers
The Brewers just keep adding to that bullpen, after signing David Riske to help pad the hole left by free agents Scott Linebrink (White Sox) and Francisco Cordero (Reds) the Brew crew traded for Salomon Torres and appear to be close to signing Eric Gagne. We'll cover the Torres deal here and wait on ...
Via beyondtheboxscore.com
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January 08, 2008
Salomon Torres may retire
Salomon Torres
Salomon Torres may retire
Posted 85 minutes ago at Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke?
If you want proof that the Salomon Torres trade may not have been a complete wa...
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January 25, 2008
Salomon Torres (P-MIL)
On Saturday against the Giants, Salomon Torres pitched three innings for his first save of the season.
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April 20, 2008
Brewers Assemble Unstoppable 2003 Bullpen (via Bugs and Cranks)
Dirtlocker points for: Eric Gagne, Dan Kolb, Guillermo Mota, Salomon Torres, Joe Torre
With Eric Gagne joining the Brewers, their bullpen is going to be unstoppable. Mastermind Doug Melvin has assembled the finest arms 2003 has to offer, with Guillermo Mota and Salomon Torres to set up the i...
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January 25, 2008
Torres Traded (via Bugs and Cranks)
Dirtlocker points for: Salomon Torres, Joe Torre
The Pirates made their first trade of the 2007 off-season yesterday, dealing reliever Salomon Torres to the Brewers for relievers Kevin Roberts and Marino Salinas. While Torres has floated the possibility that he m...- Check out the post & ...
Via Dirtlocker.com
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January 25, 2008
NL Central Team Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
2008 record: 90-72 (2nd in NL Central, won NL Wild Card)
2008 record vs. Pirates: 14-1
Offseason Departures:
CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets: Talk about taking a hit in the pitching department.
Salomon Torres, Eric Gagne, Guillermo Mota: Over the hill relievers
Ray Durham, Russell Branyan, Gabe Kapler: Role players they won’t miss much
Brian Shouse, Joe Dillon. Meh.
Offseason...
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April 06, 2009
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April 06, 2009
The Cubs Will Win the N.L. Central Because of Milton Bradley, Just Ask Him
Even before the addition of Milton Bradley the Cubs were no doubt most people’s (myself included) favorite to win the division. The Brewers were strong last year but they still couldn’t hang with the Cubs AND they lost Ben Sheets, C.C. Sabathia, and Salomon Torres to make matter worse. The Cards are always [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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March 27, 2009
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March 27, 2009
Should Guillen Be Suspended? (via ArmchairGM)
Dirtlocker points for: Barry Bonds, Milton Bradley, Eric Gagne, Jose Guillen, Paul Lo Duca, Brian Schneider, Salomon Torres, Bud Selig, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman
The player's union is filing a grievance that states that Jose Guillen should not have been suspended for violating drug policy of major ...
Via Dirtlocker.com
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January 25, 2008
MLB Divisional Series Preview: Brewers vs Phillies
In what should be the most exciting series of all the divisional matchups, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Milwaukee Brewers.
Plenty of offense will be showcased in this series with the likes of Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins. However, in the end starting pitching and bullpens win postseason games and the Phillies simply have...
Via Hot Stove New York
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October 01, 2008
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October 01, 2008
Game 150 Recap: Cubs 2, Brewers 6
Wait 'Till... The Weekend
W - DiFelice (1-0)
L - Marquis (10-9), drinking champagne on a thursday afternoon
Box Score, Photos
Things to Take from This Game
1.? Horrid first four for Marquis
Marquis loaded the bases with a single and two walks, and Fielder cleared them with a double.? After that, Marquis settled...
Via Cub Reporter
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September 17, 2008
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September 17, 2008
The Optimism In Pessimism (via Bugs and Cranks)
Dirtlocker points for: Jason Bay, Sean Casey, Chad Durbin, Matt Kata, Adam LaRoche, Josh Phelps, Salomon Torres, Luis Vizcaino, Joe Torre
This used to be the best time of year to be a Pirates fan. It's sad I know, but it was one of several unpleasant facts I'd come to accept with being a pass...
Via Dirtlocker.com
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February 22, 2008
Kevin Mench is a Free Agent
Kevin Mench was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Monday to make room for recently-acquired Salomon Torres, plucked from the Pirates for a couple of minor leaguers. As for Mench, the Brewers have ten days to trade the outfielder and his famously-large cranium else they must grant him his re...
Via amazinavenue.com
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January 06, 2008
AL & NL Central News From Spring Training - 3/6
Jose Cruz, Jr. hopes to follow his father’s footsteps wearing an Astros uniform.
Paul Byrd isn’t guaranteed a personal catcher with the Indians this year.
Salomon Torres is feeling better than ever at Brewers camp.
Ryan Shealy returned to the Royals yesterday after a bout with the flu.
B...
Via Sox & Dawgs
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March 15, 2008
Comebacks: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
TROY PERCIVAL: Percival had the most interesting 2007 ever. He threw out the 1st pitch at the Angels home opener, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, and started the Cardinals final regular season home game. How strange is that mix? Percival parlayed his strong 2007 into a closing ...
Via Jorge Says No
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January 28, 2009
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January 28, 2009
The Road to 17: 2004
The Road to 17 is a look at each losing season that the Pirates have had since their last playoff appearance in 1992. Past installments from 1993 through 1999 can be found here, installments from 2000 and beyond can be found here. The object is not to wallow in the misery of the Pirates, but ...
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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January 13, 2009
Take a look to the sky...
I was wrong about Trevor Hoffman coming here. I honestly thought geography would trump closing. (This also means I'm wrong about Salomon Torres being retired to avoid spring training.) But hey. I think I'm happy about this as a gamble. Maybe. He does come with relatively good value. He's a Mike ...
Via The Grand National Championships
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January 08, 2009
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January 08, 2009
Joe Kerrigan Making his Presence Felt
When he was hired on October 20, [I noted that Joe Kerrigan had his work cut out for him]. He is inheriting the NL's worst ERA, along with the staff that allowed the most runs and walks.-He's not wasting any time getting down to business.-[The Trib has a real nice write-up on Joe]--it's his ...
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!
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November 16, 2008
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November 16, 2008
THE GIANTS HOT 25
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