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Koronka has short outing, makes two errors
May 18, 2009 by
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John Koronka was doing a fine job pitching at Triple-A but his return to the majors has been a night mare.
On Sunday the 28-year-old lefty lasted just 2.2 innings. In that time he walked four, allowed a homerun and commited two throwing errors. He left the game losing and took the...
Sipp has just a cup of coffee
May 17, 2009 by
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The Cleveland Indians have optioned left hander Tony Sipp to Triple-A. Sipp who struggled with control problems but has tremendous strike out ability figures to return to the Tribe later this year.
Sipp had appeared in 9 games pitching a total of 6.1 innings but had walked 8 batters...
The inspiration of Carlyle will now be in his release
May 17, 2009 by
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When Buddy Carlyle returned to the major leagues in 2007 it was considered an inspirational story. He helped fill in some holes in the rotation that year making 20 starts and finished the season with a modest 8-7 record and a 5.21 ERA.
The Braves could have cut ties with him then but...
What happened to Jeff Francoeur?
May 16, 2009 by
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Well maybe if we were looking for the 2008 version of Jeff Francoeur we found him. We had heard different about the Atlanta Braves right fielder. We heard he had worked hard to be in shape, that he had changed his swing and heck half of the Braves fan base probably bought that bologna after [...]
Lackey Lasts Two Pitches After DL Stint
May 16, 2009 by
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Two pitches. That’s how long John Lackey’s season debut lasted. It was the shorted outing since September 16, 2005 when Colorado Rockies pitcher Zach Day lasted just two pitches. Lackey was activated earlier today, and with the Angels leading 1-0 after Chone Figgins scored in the...
Rich Hill takes to the mound today
May 16, 2009 by
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I must have missed the memo mentioning Rich Hill’s return to the major leagues. I just found out minutes ago that the Baltimore Orioles will send the 28-year-old lefty to the mound tonight in Kansas City.
Actually considering that the Orioles waited until this morning to make...
Greinke records win number 7
May 16, 2009 by
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The secret is out. Zach Greinke is pretty darn good. Ok. He’s downright nasty right now as the Baltimore Orioles found out last night. Greinke picked up his 7th win of the season against a good Orioles offense after he scattered around six hits, walked two and threw 72 of his...
Harrison pitches second straight CG
May 15, 2009 by
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After limiting the Seattle Mariners to two runs, Matt Harrison picked up his second straight complete game victory last night.
Last week he shut out the White Sox and against Seattle he allowed just five hits, walked none and struck out seven. The Rangers were trailing 2-0 until Hank...
Braves take two of three from Mets
May 14, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves needed twelve innings and a host of relievers but Wednesday’s victory against the New York Mets gave the team the series two games to one.
In the first game of the series on Monday the Braves capatalized off the Mets defense and some key hits to defeat Johan...
Astros send Towles back to Round Rock
May 12, 2009 by
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J.R. Towles is again headed to Triple-A Round Rock. Today the Astros announced that the 25 year old catcher would be sent to Triple-A to make room for the returning Humberto Quintero.
The Astros have been waiting for Towles to make the step to the clubs catcher following his strong...
Angels playing Wood at short in minors
May 12, 2009 by
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Brandon Wood is hitting .260 with a homer since his demotion to Triple-A Salt Lake but the bigger news may be that the Angels have been playing him at shortstop again.
Wood who was called up briefly following Vladimir Guerrero’s DL stint starting appeared in just three games...
The Cat is back!
May 12, 2009 by
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It took till May 12 for a team to sign him but Frank Catalanotto figures to be back in the majors this season.
Catalanotto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers and will report to extended spring training before joining one of the Brewers farm teams. From there...
Koronka makes return to majors
May 12, 2009 by
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Don’t get confused tonight. If you happen to catch the Marlins/Brewers game early enough to night you may see left handed John Koronka who last pitched in the majors in 2007 with the Texas Rangers.
Koronka was called up when the Marlins sent down outfielder Cameron Maybin, he...
No pot joke here: Stoner pitches 7 scoreless
May 12, 2009 by
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New York Mets minor leaguer Tobi Stoner pitched seven scoreless innings in his first start of the season. The 24-year-old right hander was making his debut after missing time with a partially torn labrum.
Selected as a 16th round pick by the Mets in 2006 Stoner split time between High...
Harrison masters White Sox again
May 09, 2009 by
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Matt Harrison strung together his third straight win last night after pitching his second career shutout, this time against the Chicago White Sox.
Harrison, 23, a young a talented lefty that the Texas Rangers acquired from the Atlanta Braves as part of a deal that sent Mark Teixieira...
A year makes difference for Zito
May 09, 2009 by
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Last season Giants pitcher Barry Zito led baseball in losses and if you believed he was an ace based on his $14 million salary you might as well believe Miley Cyrus’ recent claim to a virginity vowl.
Zito struggeled out of the gate last season losing in his first seven starts...
Buehrle tames Tigers in Sox Win
May 08, 2009 by
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Mark Buehrle was perfect through six innings of work and when he left after the eighth had allowed just one hit and two walks. He struck out five on his way to improving to 5-0 on the season.
After lasting just five innings on Opening Day Buehrle has recorded five straight victories...
Manny's secret is no longer safe
May 07, 2009 by
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I guess we know what Manny Ramirez was doing when he’d enter the green monster. Manny Ramirez thought he was just “Manny being Manny” but to me he’s just a cheat like A-Roid.
What I pretty much got out of all this is that Manny used to take roids (and maybe...
Let Craig Monroe play?
May 05, 2009 by
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It’s May 5th and if Craig Monroe isn’t in the lineup it will be the sixth straight day that the outfielder who is hitting .276/.323/.517 on the season has been sitting on the bench.
Monroe who made the Pirates as a non roster invitee. I wrote the following about him this...
Orioles not considering Baez for closers role
May 05, 2009 by
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Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley indicated that he was not considering Danys Baez for the closers job on the club. Baez who has appeared in 9 games this season has allowed just 4 runs over 15.2 innings and has been the clubs most reliable reliever this season.
Baez who has been...
Anderson refuses rehab assignment, affraid of injury
May 04, 2009 by
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It may be his right to refuse a rehabilitation assignment but something seems wrong when the reasoning is he doesn’t want to rish further injury.
Garret Anderson is set to return to the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night after the veteran outfielder declined the teams offer of a rehab...
Finally Rangers win on Danks/McCarthy deal
May 04, 2009 by
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In the three years since the Texas Rangers acquired him pitcher Brandon McCarthy has pitched a total of 33 games, or roughly what you expect a pitcher to do in one season of work.
McCarthy has suffered though injury and inconsistency going 9-11 with a 4.72 ERA in the 150 innings of...
Prior reports pain in shoulder after session
May 01, 2009 by
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Mark Prior has reported pain in his shoulder after a bullpen session Tuesday. The Padres’ who resigned Prior this off season after paying him to sit on the DL last season have been hoping that Prior could offer the team something late in the season or going forward.
Prior had...
Podsednik to return? Yes, Jerry Owens is that bad
April 30, 2009 by
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Well maybe when the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment and no one took him should have been the first clue that Jerry Owens is just not cut out for the major leagues but the team brought him back up to the big league level after an injury to Dwayne Wise and though 12 [...]
Some people didn’t know Greinke was good?
April 30, 2009 by
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For the life of me I can’t seem to figure out why everyone is making such a big deal out of Zack Greinke’s strong start to the season. In case you live under a rock or need a refresher Greinke became the first five game winner of the season last night after he pitched 7 [...]
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