According to Steve Kornakci of the MLive.com, Detroit Tigers left fielder Carlos Guillen had an MRI on his shoulder.
And the results should be known on Tuesday.
"Carlos is not throwing or hitting right now," [Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin] Rand said this morning. "He's just conditioning and running."
Although he was initially placed on the DL due to tendinitis in his Achilles, it's Guillen's shoulder (not Achilles) that is troubling him now.
In 24 games, Guillen is hitting only .200 this season with no home runs.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Rays gave Maddon three-year extension
The Tampa Bay Rays have given a three-year extension to Joe Maddon, who won the A.L. Manager of the Year award in 2008.
The Rays' skipper is now under contract until 2012.
"This is where I belong,'' Maddon said. "This is where I want to be. I really have to use the word love when I talk about this organization. ... For me, it's a no-brainer. I really want to stay here and I'm really grateful that I get the opportunity.' "
In the Rays' first-ever winning season (97-65), the Rays made it to the World Series. This year, the Rays are 23-23 and four games out of first.
The Rays' skipper is now under contract until 2012.
"This is where I belong,'' Maddon said. "This is where I want to be. I really have to use the word love when I talk about this organization. ... For me, it's a no-brainer. I really want to stay here and I'm really grateful that I get the opportunity.' "
In the Rays' first-ever winning season (97-65), the Rays made it to the World Series. This year, the Rays are 23-23 and four games out of first.
Giants interested in Dan Uggla?
Per Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the San Francisco Giants have reached out to the Florida Marlins to inquire about second baseman Dan Uggla.
The Marlins will move Uggla and his $5.35 million salary before the trade deadline, according to Rodriguez. When they do, Emilio Bonifacio or Chris Coghlan will move to second.
In return, the Marlins would seek one of the Giants' young arms - either lefty Jonathan Sanchez or righty Matt Cain. The Giants would obviously be less willing to part ways with Cain.
However, the Giants currently have pitching prospects Madison Bumgarner and Tim Alderson at Double-A.
On the season, Uggla is only hitting .205, but he has eight home runs (tied for first on team) and 30 runs batted in (second on team).
The Marlins will move Uggla and his $5.35 million salary before the trade deadline, according to Rodriguez. When they do, Emilio Bonifacio or Chris Coghlan will move to second.
In return, the Marlins would seek one of the Giants' young arms - either lefty Jonathan Sanchez or righty Matt Cain. The Giants would obviously be less willing to part ways with Cain.
However, the Giants currently have pitching prospects Madison Bumgarner and Tim Alderson at Double-A.
On the season, Uggla is only hitting .205, but he has eight home runs (tied for first on team) and 30 runs batted in (second on team).
The Hot Corner, 5/25 edition
Braves catcher Brian McCann hit two home runs as the Braves went on to sweep the Blue Jays.
The Diamondbacks saw their four-game winning streak, which was a season high, come to an end with a loss to the A's Sunday.
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips is hoping to avoid the DL despite having a hairline fracture in his right thumb. "I just need to give it a couple of days," Phillips said. "It is really swollen right now. I'll think about the next step when it gets here, after the swelling goes down."
The Rockies have placed catcher Jeff Iannetta on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Astros third baseman Geoff Blum will miss at least two games with a strained left hamstring he suffered in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Angels are considering placing Scott Shields on the DL to allow the tendinitis in his left knee to ease.
Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan said of dropping David Ortiz in the batting order: "I think that's something we're going to discuss. We'll probably talk about it on the flight [to Minnesota]. We want to do what's best not only for David, but what's best for the team."
Astros closer Jose Valverde is still on track in his rehab, but he is still "weeks away from him being able to pitch in a game at the big league level,” according to GM Ed Wade.
Astros pitcher Mike Hampton has struggled with a 1-5 record and 7.04 ERA in his past six starts. “Right now, I’m kind of at a loss,” [manager Cecil] Cooper said. “I don’t know exactly what to do.”
"Backup catcher, it's hard sometimes," [manager Terry] Francona said [of back-up catcher George Kottaras, who went 3-for-5 Sunday]. "Their numbers aren't going to always indicate how they're swinging. It's hard to get on a roll. You swing the bat real well today and you might sit for a few days. But he should feel a lot better about himself."
With seven more games to play in May, Twins catcher Joe Mauer has 10 home runs this month. His previous monthly best was five.
The last time the Cubs suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Padres was 25 years ago in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh's Adam LaRoche helped end Jack Wilson 1-for-17 slump. "Since he had the day off, LaRoche was nice enough to throw BP today," Wilson said. "He said he was going to get me right. Sure enough, he did."
''Watching him lay there, you feel awful because you never want to hurt anybody,'' said [Marlins Chris] Coghlan, who barreled into [Rays Aki] Iwamura in the eighth inning while trying to break up a double play. "But, at the same time, I've got to try to break up the double play.''
Rays manager Joe Maddon says of pitching phenom David Price: "When you bring a guy like this, you really want him to stay. You don't want to move guys like him up and down."
The Diamondbacks saw their four-game winning streak, which was a season high, come to an end with a loss to the A's Sunday.
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips is hoping to avoid the DL despite having a hairline fracture in his right thumb. "I just need to give it a couple of days," Phillips said. "It is really swollen right now. I'll think about the next step when it gets here, after the swelling goes down."
The Rockies have placed catcher Jeff Iannetta on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Astros third baseman Geoff Blum will miss at least two games with a strained left hamstring he suffered in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Angels are considering placing Scott Shields on the DL to allow the tendinitis in his left knee to ease.
Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan said of dropping David Ortiz in the batting order: "I think that's something we're going to discuss. We'll probably talk about it on the flight [to Minnesota]. We want to do what's best not only for David, but what's best for the team."
Astros closer Jose Valverde is still on track in his rehab, but he is still "weeks away from him being able to pitch in a game at the big league level,” according to GM Ed Wade.
Astros pitcher Mike Hampton has struggled with a 1-5 record and 7.04 ERA in his past six starts. “Right now, I’m kind of at a loss,” [manager Cecil] Cooper said. “I don’t know exactly what to do.”
"Backup catcher, it's hard sometimes," [manager Terry] Francona said [of back-up catcher George Kottaras, who went 3-for-5 Sunday]. "Their numbers aren't going to always indicate how they're swinging. It's hard to get on a roll. You swing the bat real well today and you might sit for a few days. But he should feel a lot better about himself."
With seven more games to play in May, Twins catcher Joe Mauer has 10 home runs this month. His previous monthly best was five.
The last time the Cubs suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Padres was 25 years ago in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh's Adam LaRoche helped end Jack Wilson 1-for-17 slump. "Since he had the day off, LaRoche was nice enough to throw BP today," Wilson said. "He said he was going to get me right. Sure enough, he did."
''Watching him lay there, you feel awful because you never want to hurt anybody,'' said [Marlins Chris] Coghlan, who barreled into [Rays Aki] Iwamura in the eighth inning while trying to break up a double play. "But, at the same time, I've got to try to break up the double play.''
Rays manager Joe Maddon says of pitching phenom David Price: "When you bring a guy like this, you really want him to stay. You don't want to move guys like him up and down."
Jose Reyes won't play Monday
According to Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes says there is "no chance" that he'll play on Monday.
Ramon Martinez left Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the eighth inning with back discomfort.
In the past 10 days, Reyes has played in only three games in which he is one-for-seven at the plate.
Ramon Martinez left Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the eighth inning with back discomfort.
In the past 10 days, Reyes has played in only three games in which he is one-for-seven at the plate.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Should Posada DH more often?
Joel Sherman of the New York Post argues that the New York Yankees should use Jorge Posada less at catcher and more at designated hitter.
He also argues that the Yankees should (as the Rays did last year) emphasize defense and play Brett Gardner in center, Melky Cabrera in left and either Jose Molina or Francisco Cervelli catching with Posada as DH.
His rationale:
On the season, the Yankees have scored 240 runs, which ranks third in baseball. However, they've posted a team ERA of 5.17, which is the fifth worst in baseball.
He also argues that the Yankees should (as the Rays did last year) emphasize defense and play Brett Gardner in center, Melky Cabrera in left and either Jose Molina or Francisco Cervelli catching with Posada as DH.
His rationale:
- Yankees will have enough offense even with a defensive-minded offense. However, if need be, they can be aggressive late by pinch-hitting with guys like Hideki Matsui, Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady (when he comes back).
- Only use Posada to catch for those with a high comfort level with Posada, such as Andy Pettitte and Chien-Ming Wang. Posada's catching ERA is considerably higher than that of Cervelli, Molina and Kevin Cash.
- Since Posada is 38 and on the DL again after last year, why not protect your investment that runs through 2011? Especially since guys like Johnny Damon, Matsui, and Nady will be free agents next year.
On the season, the Yankees have scored 240 runs, which ranks third in baseball. However, they've posted a team ERA of 5.17, which is the fifth worst in baseball.
K-Rod doing "a lot better"
Last night, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was taken to the hospital to be treated for back spasms after the Mets 3-2 win.
Per Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News, K-Rod says he is doing better after being hospitalized
Per Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News, K-Rod says he is doing better after being hospitalized
"As soon as the medicine started kicking in, I started feeling a lot better. And by this morning I was doing a lot of things that I wasn't capable of last night," Rodriguez said. "The pain went away and I'm feeling pretty good. Man, that was really painful. I've never experienced anything like this before. I was a little struggling to walk yesterday, but I got some medicine in me and I feel pretty good now."Through 20 games, K-Rod is 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA and is 12 of 12 in save opportunities.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Giambi hits 400th career home run
Oakland A's DH Jason Giambi has done something that only 43 players have done before him.
Giambi hit his 400th career home run off Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren in today's game.
It was the fourth home run of the year for Giambi.
Giambi hit his 400th career home run off Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren in today's game.
It was the fourth home run of the year for Giambi.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Kazmir, Percival to DL; Price to be called up
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed both starter Scott Kazmir and closer Troy Percival on the 15-day disabled list, according to Marc Lancaster of The Tampa Tribune.
Percival has shoulder tendinitis and Kazmir has a quadriceps strain.
Manager Joe Maddon wonders if Percival, who's 39 and gone home to clear his mind, will be back.
Percival has shoulder tendinitis and Kazmir has a quadriceps strain.
Manager Joe Maddon wonders if Percival, who's 39 and gone home to clear his mind, will be back.
"I wouldn't be surprised if he chooses not to come back," Maddon said. "There's only so much you can do when you get to that age, and he's tried everything possible to put himself back together to be, not just functional, but a very big contributor to us. He's just not feeling that he can be that right now."
Kazmir is leading (in a bad way) the majors in pitches per inning (19.2) and he has an ERA of 11.35 in his previous five starts.
Pitching phenom David Price will likely start on Monday in Kazmir's place.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Twins pound White Sox 20-1
Calling the Twins' 20-1 win over the White Sox today is a gross understatement.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire decided to "mix things up a little bit" by batting catcher Joe Mauer second in the lineup. And he certainly responded with six runs batted in and a grand slam.
White Sox pitcher Bartolo Colon allowed seven hits and eight runs in two innings. However, only one of the eight runs was earned.
Today's loss matches the biggest loss in White Sox history. The White Sox lost to the Angels 19-0 on May 10th, 2002.
It's been a rough day for the White Sox as Jake Peavy also vetoed a trade today that would have sent him to Chicago.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire decided to "mix things up a little bit" by batting catcher Joe Mauer second in the lineup. And he certainly responded with six runs batted in and a grand slam.
White Sox pitcher Bartolo Colon allowed seven hits and eight runs in two innings. However, only one of the eight runs was earned.
Today's loss matches the biggest loss in White Sox history. The White Sox lost to the Angels 19-0 on May 10th, 2002.
It's been a rough day for the White Sox as Jake Peavy also vetoed a trade today that would have sent him to Chicago.
Peavy says no to White Sox deal
Per the Chicago Sun-Times, the deal agreed upon by the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox to send Jake Peavy to Chicago has been vetoed. The Sun-Times reports that sources indicate Peavy has told the Padres that he won't accept the trade.
Although both teams agreed to the deal, Peavy has a no-trade clause in his contract.
Peavy spoke with his former Padres teammate Scott Linebrink about the team and playing for manager Ozzie Guillen.
Although both teams agreed to the deal, Peavy has a no-trade clause in his contract.
Peavy spoke with his former Padres teammate Scott Linebrink about the team and playing for manager Ozzie Guillen.
"At this point, it's 50-50," Linebrink said, adding he spoke to Peavy with Sox general manager Ken Williams blessings. "It's his decision and his family's, but given the trade rumors that haven't come to fruition, especially with the Cubs, I think he might want to get this behind him. I'm sure it was tough for him to go back [to San Diego, after the near-trade. He's probably ready to put on whatever uniform he's going to have."Peavy, who prefers to pitch in the National League, has $63 million left on his contract and is due $11 million this season.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wife of Scott Schoeneweis found dead
According to the Associated Press, the wife of Diamondbacks reliever Scott Schoeneweis was found dead in their home by their 14-year-old daughter.
The cause of death for Gabrielle Dawn Schoeneweis, who was 39 years old, hasn't yet been determined.
May she rest in peace.
The cause of death for Gabrielle Dawn Schoeneweis, who was 39 years old, hasn't yet been determined.
May she rest in peace.
Manuel "could have strangled" Ryan Church
New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he "could have strangled" outfielder Ryan Church, according to Brian Costa of the Newark Star-Ledger.
In another effort to beat themselves, Church failed to step on third base in the 11th inning of their 3-2 loss on Monday.
As Costa points out, it's perceived that Manuel is harder on Church than any other Met even though he claims he does "not have a doghouse."
In 37 games, Church is batting .275 and has one home run and eight RBIs.
In another effort to beat themselves, Church failed to step on third base in the 11th inning of their 3-2 loss on Monday.
As Costa points out, it's perceived that Manuel is harder on Church than any other Met even though he claims he does "not have a doghouse."
"I don't know why people think I got a deal with Ryan Church, I really don't," Manuel said. "I don't have a problem with Ryan. Not at all. I like to egg him on and mess with him a little bit like I do with everybody, but I love to see Ryan every day. He comes to the park every day early. I love to see Ryan Church. I don't have a problem with Ryan Church."Whether or not he really has a "problem" with Church, more times than not perception is reality.
In 37 games, Church is batting .275 and has one home run and eight RBIs.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The Hot Corner, 5/19 edition
According to David Lennon of Newsday, Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado will have hip surgery on Tuesday.
The Mets have also placed Alex Cora on the 15-day DL due to a torn ligament in his thumb.
Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks will miss the remainder of the season with a tear in his left wrist.
Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang will throw a bullpen session in front of Yankee coaches to determine his next step: another rehab start or returning to the rotation.
Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez will miss at least two games as his wife undergoes surgery.
"I want to enjoy this moment, but I've got to get there first," [Giants pitcher Randy] Johnson said. "And I've got to pitch well in order to get there." At 298 career wins, Johnson has an ERA of 6.86.
For Mariners pitcher Jarrod Washburn, the fifth inning is like the first inning for Joba Chamberlain. And last night was no different allowing five runs and five hits including a home run in the fifth inning.
Although Angels pitcher John Lackey gave up five runs (four earned) in five innings in his first game of 3 pitches or more, the Angels beat the Mariners 10-6.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will use Khalil Greene, who is hitting .204 and has a team-high six errors, in a utility role over the near term.
The Royals are bucking the league's attendance trend (-5% on average) and are seeing an increase of 16% from last year for their first 21 home games.
In his first rehab appearance, Kevin Youkilis was 0-for-2.
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who was 7-for-18 against the Nationals this weekend, hopes his struggles are behind him. "It can't be this hard," Rollins said. "You have something that you do during your whole life and for some reason it's like, 'Why can't I do it anymore? What happened that is making this so difficult?' "
The Mets have also placed Alex Cora on the 15-day DL due to a torn ligament in his thumb.
Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks will miss the remainder of the season with a tear in his left wrist.
Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang will throw a bullpen session in front of Yankee coaches to determine his next step: another rehab start or returning to the rotation.
Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez will miss at least two games as his wife undergoes surgery.
"I want to enjoy this moment, but I've got to get there first," [Giants pitcher Randy] Johnson said. "And I've got to pitch well in order to get there." At 298 career wins, Johnson has an ERA of 6.86.
For Mariners pitcher Jarrod Washburn, the fifth inning is like the first inning for Joba Chamberlain. And last night was no different allowing five runs and five hits including a home run in the fifth inning.
Although Angels pitcher John Lackey gave up five runs (four earned) in five innings in his first game of 3 pitches or more, the Angels beat the Mariners 10-6.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will use Khalil Greene, who is hitting .204 and has a team-high six errors, in a utility role over the near term.
The Royals are bucking the league's attendance trend (-5% on average) and are seeing an increase of 16% from last year for their first 21 home games.
In his first rehab appearance, Kevin Youkilis was 0-for-2.
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who was 7-for-18 against the Nationals this weekend, hopes his struggles are behind him. "It can't be this hard," Rollins said. "You have something that you do during your whole life and for some reason it's like, 'Why can't I do it anymore? What happened that is making this so difficult?' "
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Hot Corner, 5/18 (AM) edition
The Rays have placed outfielder Pat Burrell on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to May 11th)
Bud Shaw of the Cleveland Plain Dealer says Indians manager Eric Wedge has taken on the personality of his team and is "all over the map."
Both starter Chien-Ming Wang and set-up man Brian Bruney could return to the Yankees within the next few days.
Ethan Skolnick of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel says the Marlins are more like their 7-and-19 version (over their past 26 games) than their 11-and-1 version (over their first 12 games).
Will practice make perfect for Big Papi? “We’ll see. It was a little out of normal (not playing in three straight games), but I feel good. I feel good. I feel these days off, I did some things where I had to think about them and then an hour later, go ahead and try to do them, you know? Practice it. I feel good.”
In 5 2/3 innings, Cardinals pitcher Todd Wellemeyer walked seven and hit two batters.
Giants pitcher Matt Cain ended the Giants eight-game losing streak to the Mets by pitching six shutout innings and driving in one of the team's runs in their 2-0 victory.
Mets pitcher Mike Pelphrey, who balked three times, says "I think maybe when I get on national TV, I like making a fool of myself. It seemed like I almost had the yips. It was like I was fighting myself to come set because my mind kept telling me to pick the guy off. I went back and watched replays and I balked."
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who went hitless yesterday, saw his 13-game hitting streak come to an end.
Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu wants his players to take "a more intellectual and less emotional approach to the game," according to Steve Kelley of The Seattle Times.
The Phillies will start Cole Hamels on Tuesday and Jamie Moyer on Wednesday against the Reds.
Twins 3B Joe Crede took batting practice Sunday and manager Ron Gardenhire expects him back in the lineup Monday.
Astros closer LaTroy Hawkins was surprised that his right side hurt since he fell on his left side Saturday. “I’m sore everywhere,” said Hawkins, who was limping. “I feel like I was in a car accident. Just slipped backing up home plate. I got jarred.”
Astros RHP Brandon Backe will make two more rehab starts before being activated.
Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who made a rehab start Sunday, says "'I feel 100 percent. I just had a little problem with my release point. But this week, before my next outing, we'll correct it.'' Manager Lou Piniella hasn't made a final decision on whether Zambrano will start Friday against the Padres.
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will pitch Wednesday against the Cubs.
Although it's only May, Fox and MLB agreed to air playoff games earlier this year (7:57 p.m. first pitches for weekday games).
Bud Shaw of the Cleveland Plain Dealer says Indians manager Eric Wedge has taken on the personality of his team and is "all over the map."
Both starter Chien-Ming Wang and set-up man Brian Bruney could return to the Yankees within the next few days.
Ethan Skolnick of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel says the Marlins are more like their 7-and-19 version (over their past 26 games) than their 11-and-1 version (over their first 12 games).
Will practice make perfect for Big Papi? “We’ll see. It was a little out of normal (not playing in three straight games), but I feel good. I feel good. I feel these days off, I did some things where I had to think about them and then an hour later, go ahead and try to do them, you know? Practice it. I feel good.”
In 5 2/3 innings, Cardinals pitcher Todd Wellemeyer walked seven and hit two batters.
Giants pitcher Matt Cain ended the Giants eight-game losing streak to the Mets by pitching six shutout innings and driving in one of the team's runs in their 2-0 victory.
Mets pitcher Mike Pelphrey, who balked three times, says "I think maybe when I get on national TV, I like making a fool of myself. It seemed like I almost had the yips. It was like I was fighting myself to come set because my mind kept telling me to pick the guy off. I went back and watched replays and I balked."
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who went hitless yesterday, saw his 13-game hitting streak come to an end.
Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu wants his players to take "a more intellectual and less emotional approach to the game," according to Steve Kelley of The Seattle Times.
The Phillies will start Cole Hamels on Tuesday and Jamie Moyer on Wednesday against the Reds.
Twins 3B Joe Crede took batting practice Sunday and manager Ron Gardenhire expects him back in the lineup Monday.
Astros closer LaTroy Hawkins was surprised that his right side hurt since he fell on his left side Saturday. “I’m sore everywhere,” said Hawkins, who was limping. “I feel like I was in a car accident. Just slipped backing up home plate. I got jarred.”
Astros RHP Brandon Backe will make two more rehab starts before being activated.
Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who made a rehab start Sunday, says "'I feel 100 percent. I just had a little problem with my release point. But this week, before my next outing, we'll correct it.'' Manager Lou Piniella hasn't made a final decision on whether Zambrano will start Friday against the Padres.
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will pitch Wednesday against the Cubs.
Although it's only May, Fox and MLB agreed to air playoff games earlier this year (7:57 p.m. first pitches for weekday games).
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