Yardbarker: Brendan Donnelly

Marlins file for free agency

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:55:51 -0500

All of the Marlins eligible for free agency have filed, as expected. Nick Johnson made an impact with the Marlins. But unless Florida works out a contract with the veteran, those 35 games may be the extent of Johnson's tenure with the organization. Johnson formally filed for free agency on Friday, along with reliever Kiko Calero, who became a valuable performer in the back end of the bullpen. The filing period began on Thursday, and now all four of Florida's eligible ...

Why The Rays Should Target Brendan Donnelly

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:21 -0500

More photos » by Al Behrman - AP about 1 month ago: Florida Marlins reliever Brendan Donnelly pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Cincinnati. Donnelly was the winning pitcher in the game won by Florida 4-3. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) Browse more photos » Brendan Donnelly was briefly mentioned in the Kelvim Escobar post, but now it's t...

PTI Hi-Def Video Shows Saliva Missing Rivera's Ball

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:37:44 -0500

PTI Hi-Def Video Shows Saliva Missing Rivera's Ball Hosts Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon put to rest any suspicion about the saliva scandal with a nationally-broadcast replay of yesterday's video in HI-DEF that clearly reveals saliva passing the ball the pitcher was holding and sailing downward past his hand toward earth. Wilbon inferred, however, that baseball has no moral high ground to play "innocent until proven guilty" when it comes to players seeking an edge ...

Donnelly hopes to parlay success for 2010 security

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Not long after Brendan Donnelly arrived with the Marlins in early July, he had a chat with then first baseman Jorge Cantu. Donnelly wouldn't reveal the specifics of the conversation, but it had something to do with what generally happens when he makes a mistake to a left-handed hitter.

Marlins Walking Wounded

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:20:37 -0500

The latest on the walking wounded. First up Jeremy Hermida Out since Thursday with an oblique strain, Jeremy Hermida had a cortisone shot Sunday to speed his recovery. Once the initial soreness or the shot subsides, Hermida should be able to begin baseball activity. Next Brendan Donnelly Right-hander Brendan Donnelly (right calf) will be activated from the disabled list today and be available to pitch Tuesday. And that concludes today's update. ...

Brendan Donnelly to the DL

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:28:38 -0500

In last night's game Brendan Donnelly was removed due to injury and unsurprisingly he is headed to the DL. Not wanting to chance further injury, the Marlins are placing veteran reliever Brendan Donnelly on the 15-day disabled list. The 38-year-old right-hander strained his right calf while fielding a bunt in Florida's 4-3 loss to the Braves at Turner Field on Saturday night. First off the calf is a very complex muscle and if he has indeed badly strained it, it might...

Florida marlins pitcher Brendan Donnelly headed to DL with calf strain

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:01:40 -0500

Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez says right-hander Brendan Donnelly is facing a trip to the disabled list after leaving Saturday night's game with a right calf strain.

Donnelly joins Marlins' bullpen; Leroux goes on DL

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:14:25 -0500

The Florida Marlins placed right-hander Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation and signed reliever Brendan Donnelly.

Florida Marlins place RHP Chris Leroux on DL; sign RHP Brendan Donnelly

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:09:40 -0500

The Marlins have placed right-hander Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and signed reliever Brendan Donnelly.

Marlins sign Brendan Donnelly

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:29:55 -0500

The Marlins have signed free agent RHP Brendan Donnelly and placed Chris Leroux on the 15-day DL with right shoulder inflammation. The last time Donnelly pitch in the majors was in 2008 for Cleveland. What is it about holiday weekends and the Marlins making deals? It is getting on my nerves.

Mitchell Report Cover up

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:10:00 -0500

Sen. George Mitchell is a member of the Red Sox front office. Controversies, cover-ups, Willie Mays Hayes, and Brendan Donnelly.

Offerman Incident Brings Back Memories

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:31:51 -0500

First of all, sorry it's been awhile since my last post. I did not mean to disappear like that, I've just been busy trying to keep us on track for the playoffs. I saw the post about Jose Offerman's meltdown. Wow. I've seen a couple helmet tosses at pitchers but I've never seen the batter carrying a bat. Actually, the best brawl I've ever seen was when I was in AAA. We were in Salt Lake playing Iowa. Brendan Donnelly hit a guy, he was probably 6-5, 230, a big old dude. And Brendan is a big boy too. It was a train wreck at the mound. It was a real brawl, not one of those shoving matches you see. This one lasted 20-30 minutes. I kind of knew it was going to happen. The guy had hit a couple of home runs off of us and was doing a little bat tossing, jogging around the bases, that kind of stuff so we knew it was coming. I was in the middle of the first pile. There were three different brawls going on at the same time. I got my pants ripped up and had a few bumps on the back of my head from being in the pile. The worst thing for me was that it was in AAA and I always had a hard time finding pants that fit me there. I ripped my gamers from the knee down, someone must have been kicking me so they got cut up pretty good.