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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 [...]
Fossum opts out of contract, becomes free agent
April 30, 2009 by
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For being a young and talented arm, the prize of the Boston Red Sox farm system, and a left handed pitcher Casey Fossum sure has been around the league a few times.
Fossum pitched four innings for the New York Mets including 3 1/3 on Sunday in which he allowed four hits and a walk in [...]
Rich Hill semi-impressive in Triple-A start
April 30, 2009 by
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Typically giving up two runs in 3 1/3 innings of work in a Triple-A game isn’t usually what teams hope to see when a member of their starting rotation is rehabbing but the Baltimore Orioles will take it in this case.
Rich Hill allowed just one hit, walked one and struck out five...
Anderson thriving as Tiger
April 29, 2009 by
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When the Detroit Tigers dumped outfielder Gary Sheffield who would have guessed that the team would later make a trade with the Atlanta Braves for… an outfielder?
That’s just what happened as the spring season was coming to a close and the Tigers who currently are in...
Padres designate Ekstrom for assignment
April 29, 2009 by
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The San Diego Padres have designated pitcher Michael Ekstrom for assignemnt. Ekstrom, 25, had been pitching for Triple-A Portland and was 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA in 9 games, including one start.
Ekstrom made eight apperances with the Padres last season all in relief pitching a total of...
O what a Day for Rangers newcomer
April 23, 2009 by
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At the start of yesterday right hander Darren O’Day likely had no clue what was in store for him. While sitting at home in Florida he got a call from his agent saying that the Rule 5 pick who was recently waived by the New York Mets had been claimed by Texas.
O’Day pitched...
Angels promote Wood
April 21, 2009 by
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With Vlad Guerrero out of action for the foreseeable future the Los Angeles Angels have turned their sights to Brandon Wood as a possible solution to an offense in search of some pop.
Thus far the Angels have combined for 8 homers this season though 4 have come off the bat of Torii...
Braves deal Boyer, pick up Barton
April 21, 2009 by
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On Saturday the Atlanta Braves designated reliever Blaine Boyer for assignment, by Monday he was traded to St. Louis for outfielder Brian Barton.
Boyer had appeared in the Braves bullpen the last four seasons and made three appearances this season pitching a total of 1 1/3 innings...
Pitcher ready to get Backe to mound
April 21, 2009 by
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Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe is ready to get back on the mound.
When Backe proves ready to return to the big leagues it’ll be a welcomed sight for the Astros who are 4-9 to start the season and already find themselves 4 games out in the division.
After throwing a bullpen...
Zimmermann holds Braves at bay in Nats W
April 21, 2009 by
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Jordan Zimmermann earned a win in his major-league debut Monday night, hurling six innings of two-run ball in a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The game was delayed over two hours and only a small portion of the 12,473 listed in attendance actually filled the seats but for Jordan Zimmermann...
Benson start pushed back due to elbow
April 20, 2009 by
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It’s been two starts into the season and Kris Benson is already feeling the pains of pitching in the big leagues. Benson who made the Texas Rangers as a non roster invitee this spring is 1-1 with a 9.00 ERA in two starts totaling 11 innings this season.
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Bullpen shakeup in DC
April 20, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves get the first crack at the new instalment of the Washington Nationals bullpen. After blowing a three game series against the Florida Marlins the Nationals have made a few changes to their bullpen.
After starting the season 0-7 the Nationals broke though with a win...
Jake Fox this years minor league bopper?
April 19, 2009 by
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Every season there seems to be some hitter destroying the Pacific Coast League. This season it’s Iowa Cubs outfield Jake Fox. Though 10 games Fox has hit 6 homers, driven in 20, is hitting a silly .488 and has beaten the league to the tune of a 1.615 OPS.
It’s just ten...
Zimmerman, Markakis Not The Same Player
April 17, 2009 by
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After saying he wouldn’t talk about a contract extension during the season word is the Washington Nationals and third basemen Ryan Zimmerman are closing in on a six year deal in the neighborhood of the $66.1 that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis got over the winter...
Star players still missing from rosters
April 17, 2009 by
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It’s hard to believe that regular season baseball has been played for two weeks and we haven’t heard the names Frank Catalanotto, Pedro Martinez, Geoff Jenkins, Ray Durham, Richie Sexson, Wily Mo Pena, Dave Roberts, Jim Edmonds, or Frank Thomas.
Only three players listed...
Rangers power way past O’s despite Benson
April 16, 2009 by
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The Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles did what they do best last night: hit. The Rangers ended up winning big 16-9 despite the early struggles of starting pitcher Kris Benson.
Benson who was making just his second start since the end of 2006 was pitching against his old club and...
Working on the site layout
April 15, 2009 by
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While at work working on the site layout, should be complete by the weekend.
Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart killed in hit and run
April 09, 2009 by
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Los Angeles Angels rookie starting pitcher Nick Adenhart died early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Fullerton, Calif., according to a family member.
Three people were killed in the crash and another person was seriously injured.
Authorities are blaming the three-vehicle...
Imagining baseball in heaven
April 09, 2009 by
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Often I have heard and even thought about some of our baseball legends playing in heaven. It’s quite a sight if you think about it. Players from the games humbling beginnings to those who we have seen play.
I remember reading a old Halloween scary story book about some legendary...
Good starts bode well for Braves
April 08, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves went to extremes to fix the problem that wrecked their 2008 season. When it comes to the Braves it’s hard to believe that starting pitching was what the team needed. After a faboulous span of future hall of famers, career years, and a lot of wins the 2008 Braves...
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