D'Backs manager A.J. Hinch says Dan Haren, who has a 2.20 ERA, deserves to be an All-Star despite his 5-4 record.
Michael Cuddyer will have his finger drained and could be back in the Twins' line-up on Tuesday.
Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley got his N.L.-leading ninth victory over the Rangers today.
Mets ace Johan Santana never looked as bad as he did today against the Yankees.
The Rangers put closer Frank Francisco on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 4th.
Jered Weaver pitched a five-hit shutout and is now 5-0 at Angel Stadium this season with an ERA of 1.01.
Chipper Jones is now 0-for-21 in his last five games.
Unfazed by trade rumors, Jeff Francoeur says, “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.”
The Royals placed Coco Crisp on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday.
Reds manager Dusty Baker says of Brandon Phillips ignoring a take sign, “It’s like the military: You follow orders.”
Dontrelle Willis walked eight and allowed six runs today. Are his days in the rotation numbered?
Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz, who has made five rehab starts, says he's ready.
Ozzie Guillen on Wrigley Field: “Oh, I don’t care if they hate me, the don’t feed my kids,’’ Guillen said of the Cubbie faithful. “They hate me, that’s cool. People, no matter how famous you are, they hate you or they love you. I see the other day they asked [Joe] Crede about the rats [in Wrigley], at least I have something that people can read and write and listen to, but I never put the Cubs fans down, I’ve always admired the Cubs office, I always made my feelings known about Cubs players, about the manager, about Lou [Piniella] now, [general manager] Jim Hendry and the way I respect them, a lot, a lot, but Wrigley Field? I puke every time I go there. I’m just being honest."
Miguel Tejada got his 2,000th hit and Lance Berkman got his 300th HR of their careers.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Cliff Lee throws three-hit shutout
Although he improved to only 4-6 with tonight's 3-0 win over the Cardinals, Cliff Lee, the A.L.'s reigning Cy Young, has pitched very well this season.
Especially, if you ignore his first two starts when he allowed a whopping 11 runs in only 10 innings.
Despite his shaky start to the season, Lee has now lowered his ERA to 2.88 after tonight's three-hit shutout. And he got it done in only 93 pitches.
Excluding his first two starts, Lee's ERA is 2.20.
Except for the run support and blip early in the season, it's as though Lee has picked up from where he left off in 2008.
Especially, if you ignore his first two starts when he allowed a whopping 11 runs in only 10 innings.
Despite his shaky start to the season, Lee has now lowered his ERA to 2.88 after tonight's three-hit shutout. And he got it done in only 93 pitches.
Excluding his first two starts, Lee's ERA is 2.20.
Except for the run support and blip early in the season, it's as though Lee has picked up from where he left off in 2008.
Bruney, K-Rod escalates during pre-game drills
Yesterday, Yankees reliever Brian Bruney commented about the blown save by Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez on Friday night and his showmanship.
Specifically, Bruney told the Hunterdon County Democrat, "Couldn't have happened to a better guy on the mound, either. He's got a tired act. He gets what he deserves, man. I just don't like watching the guy pitch. I think it's embarrassing."
So, during today's pre-game drills, K-Rod sought out Bruney (or anyone who might be Bruney).
"I saw [K-Rod] walking with attitude and asking guys, 'Is it him?' " [Mets pitcher Mike] Pelfrey said. "The next thing I know, he was in [Bruney's] face."
According to the "nobody," I mean, Bruney, the air has been cleared.
"I probably shouldn't have said what I said [Saturday], but I made that mistake and learned from it. The guy has had a great career. I don't have anything at this point to hang my hat on. I don't have a World Series title like he does. I don't have the save record like he does. For me it was nothing personal against Frankie. I've heard he is a good dude."
Do you believe him?
Specifically, Bruney told the Hunterdon County Democrat, "Couldn't have happened to a better guy on the mound, either. He's got a tired act. He gets what he deserves, man. I just don't like watching the guy pitch. I think it's embarrassing."
So, during today's pre-game drills, K-Rod sought out Bruney (or anyone who might be Bruney).
"I saw [K-Rod] walking with attitude and asking guys, 'Is it him?' " [Mets pitcher Mike] Pelfrey said. "The next thing I know, he was in [Bruney's] face."
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"I probably shouldn't have said what I said [Saturday], but I made that mistake and learned from it. The guy has had a great career. I don't have anything at this point to hang my hat on. I don't have a World Series title like he does. I don't have the save record like he does. For me it was nothing personal against Frankie. I've heard he is a good dude."
Do you believe him?
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Halladay's next start pushed back
Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay left last night's game in the fourth inning with a strained groin.
Now, the Blue Jays will push back his next start from Thursday to (at least) Saturday, per the Associated Press.
"He wants to pitch but he's also smart, too," [Jays manager Cito] Gaston said. "Some guys might have tried to stay out there, but he didn't. He knew there was something going on. It's better that you're that way than trying to play through it sometimes."
Halladay is 10-1 with a 2.53 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 103 innings pitched this season.
Now, the Blue Jays will push back his next start from Thursday to (at least) Saturday, per the Associated Press.
"He wants to pitch but he's also smart, too," [Jays manager Cito] Gaston said. "Some guys might have tried to stay out there, but he didn't. He knew there was something going on. It's better that you're that way than trying to play through it sometimes."
Halladay is 10-1 with a 2.53 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 103 innings pitched this season.
Jake Peavy to miss a month
The San Diego Padres are going to be without Jake Peavy for at least a month due to his injured ankle, according to the Associated Press.
Peavy initially injured the ankle while running the bases in his start after rejecting a trade that would have sent him to the White Sox.
Although he pitched with it taped since then, the extent of the injury is worse than originally thought.
"I was getting treatment and we were getting by," said Peavy. "Up until yesterday, I thought it was manageable. It could have gotten ugly if we didn't take the action that we did."
The Padres will start Josh Greer in Peavy's place tonight.
Peavy will wear a walking boot for the next four weeks.
With approximately a month and a half to go until the MLB trade deadline, this likely will end any chance of Peavy, who has a no-trade clause in his contract, getting traded this season.
Peavy initially injured the ankle while running the bases in his start after rejecting a trade that would have sent him to the White Sox.
Although he pitched with it taped since then, the extent of the injury is worse than originally thought.
"I was getting treatment and we were getting by," said Peavy. "Up until yesterday, I thought it was manageable. It could have gotten ugly if we didn't take the action that we did."
The Padres will start Josh Greer in Peavy's place tonight.
Peavy will wear a walking boot for the next four weeks.
With approximately a month and a half to go until the MLB trade deadline, this likely will end any chance of Peavy, who has a no-trade clause in his contract, getting traded this season.
Friday, June 12, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/12 edition
Fans of Bobby Valentine, manager of Chiba Lotte Marines, have signed a petition (100,000 strong) in support of Valentine staying beyond 2009.
Filling in for Phillies' injured closer Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson has converted saves on back-to-back nights.
The Phillies won last night's game on a 10th-inning homer by Raul Ibanez, which is his 21st of the season.
In order to make room for Koji Uehara, who's returning from the DL, the Orioles demoted David Hernandez to Triple-A Norfolk.
In order to make room for Pat Burrell, the Rays optioned Matt Joyce to Triple-A Durham.
Giants outfielder Fred Lewis finished the Giants' road trip 3-for-24.
A tenth-inning home run by Chase Headley gave the Padres a 9-7 win over the D'Backs.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't hate the Cubs, just Wrigley.
Manager Lou Piniella, frustrated by the Cubs finish to a 4-4 road trip, said, "''I know the game isn't the easiest in the world to play, because I played it for a long time. But it's not this damn hard. Come on. It's not this hard.''
The Rangers signed Orlando Hernandez to a minor-league contract on Thursday.
The Angels are sending Kelvim Escobar to the bullpen.
The Red Sox have now beaten the Yankees in all eight games played this season.
In the 48th round of the MLB amateur draft, the Tigers selected Jake Porcello, brother of Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello.
The Mets placed pitcher John Maine of the 15-day disabled list.
Mets third baseman David Wright is "excited to get over there and see what the new [Yankee] stadium is about." Especially so, considering his power struggles at Citi Field.
The Mets begin the Subway Series coming off two extra-inning losses in a row.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton expects to beat the four-to-six-week timeframe, saying "my expectations are always bigger than everybody else’s. Right now they’ve got it set at four to six. I’m going to let you guys think it’s four to six."
Speaking of his eighth-inning error, Marlins outfielder Cody Ross said, "I lost the game. I whiffed it. That's it, flat out."
Filling in for Phillies' injured closer Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson has converted saves on back-to-back nights.
The Phillies won last night's game on a 10th-inning homer by Raul Ibanez, which is his 21st of the season.
In order to make room for Koji Uehara, who's returning from the DL, the Orioles demoted David Hernandez to Triple-A Norfolk.
In order to make room for Pat Burrell, the Rays optioned Matt Joyce to Triple-A Durham.
Giants outfielder Fred Lewis finished the Giants' road trip 3-for-24.
A tenth-inning home run by Chase Headley gave the Padres a 9-7 win over the D'Backs.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't hate the Cubs, just Wrigley.
Manager Lou Piniella, frustrated by the Cubs finish to a 4-4 road trip, said, "''I know the game isn't the easiest in the world to play, because I played it for a long time. But it's not this damn hard. Come on. It's not this hard.''
The Rangers signed Orlando Hernandez to a minor-league contract on Thursday.
The Angels are sending Kelvim Escobar to the bullpen.
The Red Sox have now beaten the Yankees in all eight games played this season.
In the 48th round of the MLB amateur draft, the Tigers selected Jake Porcello, brother of Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello.
The Mets placed pitcher John Maine of the 15-day disabled list.
Mets third baseman David Wright is "excited to get over there and see what the new [Yankee] stadium is about." Especially so, considering his power struggles at Citi Field.
The Mets begin the Subway Series coming off two extra-inning losses in a row.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton expects to beat the four-to-six-week timeframe, saying "my expectations are always bigger than everybody else’s. Right now they’ve got it set at four to six. I’m going to let you guys think it’s four to six."
Speaking of his eighth-inning error, Marlins outfielder Cody Ross said, "I lost the game. I whiffed it. That's it, flat out."
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
David Wright says he was joking about frustrations
Mets third baseman says he was joking about being frustrated with the dimensions of Citi Field.
"That was me having a good time with Chipper because I saw the look on his face after, you know, hitting 800 feet worth of fly balls and no home runs," Wright said Tuesday before the Mets played Philadelphia.
Ha ha. Good one, David.
And Chipper feels sorry for Mets' players now. Unless, of course, he's just "joking."
"It is the biggest park that I have ever played in in my life. It is a huge ballpark to center and right center and right field," Jones told Sirius XM Radio on Monday. "You know, I actually feel sort of sorry for some of the guys out there because their power numbers are really going to take a hit; guys like David Wright, (Carlos) Beltran, (Carlos) Delgado. The days of them hitting 35, 40 homers -- they're over."
In 200 at bats in 2009, Wright has three home runs. He hit his last home run on May 7th.
In 2007, Wright hit 30 homers in 604 at bats. In 2008, Wright hit 33 homers in 626 at bats.
If he gets 626 at bats in 2009 and maintains his current pace, he will finish 2009 with 9.39 home runs.
Funny, isn't it?
"That was me having a good time with Chipper because I saw the look on his face after, you know, hitting 800 feet worth of fly balls and no home runs," Wright said Tuesday before the Mets played Philadelphia.
Ha ha. Good one, David.
And Chipper feels sorry for Mets' players now. Unless, of course, he's just "joking."
"It is the biggest park that I have ever played in in my life. It is a huge ballpark to center and right center and right field," Jones told Sirius XM Radio on Monday. "You know, I actually feel sort of sorry for some of the guys out there because their power numbers are really going to take a hit; guys like David Wright, (Carlos) Beltran, (Carlos) Delgado. The days of them hitting 35, 40 homers -- they're over."
In 200 at bats in 2009, Wright has three home runs. He hit his last home run on May 7th.
In 2007, Wright hit 30 homers in 604 at bats. In 2008, Wright hit 33 homers in 626 at bats.
If he gets 626 at bats in 2009 and maintains his current pace, he will finish 2009 with 9.39 home runs.
Funny, isn't it?
The Hot Corner, 6/9 edition
Apparently, the White Sox Net crew have the ability to turn back the clock as Marcus Thames hit the "1st home run of career," as our friends at Detroit4Lyfe pointed out.
As expected, the Nationals drafted Stephen Strasburg with the top overall pick and the Mariners drafted Dustin Ackley with the second overall pick in tonight's MLB draft.
With the fourth overall pick, the Pirates selected Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney could return next week.
Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times believes that Erik Bedard should qualify for Type A free agency, which would net the Mariners two draft picks if he leaves via free agency.
The Sunday starter for the Detroit Tigers is will be either Jeremy Bonderman or Dontrelle Willis, according to the Detroit Free Press. The other will lose his roster spot.
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution asks whether Jair Jurrjens is the "real ace" of the Braves' staff.
Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch will have Tommy John surgery on Friday.
The Rays added Jorge Julio, who will pitch for Triple-A Durham.
Colin Stephenson of the Newark Star-Ledger asks the question, "Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?"
Cardinals SS Khalil Greene started his rehab assignment.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said about Fernando Martinez: "Some believe that 250 at-bats, no matter how you get them here, are better than every day at Triple-A. So we have to find a number that we feel, whether it's three out of seven or four out of seven a week that would equate enough to warrant him staying here full time."
Liz Bonds filed for a legal separation from hubby Barry, per Lance Williams of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants would like to see Matt Cain go to the 2009 All-Star game.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Yankees first basemen Mark Teixeira, who leads the A.L. in homers (18), says "we've crushed balls all over the place. We hit more home runs today than they did, didn't we? Someone's got to give us credit eventually.''
As expected, the Nationals drafted Stephen Strasburg with the top overall pick and the Mariners drafted Dustin Ackley with the second overall pick in tonight's MLB draft.
With the fourth overall pick, the Pirates selected Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney could return next week.
Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times believes that Erik Bedard should qualify for Type A free agency, which would net the Mariners two draft picks if he leaves via free agency.
The Sunday starter for the Detroit Tigers is will be either Jeremy Bonderman or Dontrelle Willis, according to the Detroit Free Press. The other will lose his roster spot.
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution asks whether Jair Jurrjens is the "real ace" of the Braves' staff.
Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch will have Tommy John surgery on Friday.
The Rays added Jorge Julio, who will pitch for Triple-A Durham.
Colin Stephenson of the Newark Star-Ledger asks the question, "Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?"
Cardinals SS Khalil Greene started his rehab assignment.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said about Fernando Martinez: "Some believe that 250 at-bats, no matter how you get them here, are better than every day at Triple-A. So we have to find a number that we feel, whether it's three out of seven or four out of seven a week that would equate enough to warrant him staying here full time."
Liz Bonds filed for a legal separation from hubby Barry, per Lance Williams of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants would like to see Matt Cain go to the 2009 All-Star game.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Yankees first basemen Mark Teixeira, who leads the A.L. in homers (18), says "we've crushed balls all over the place. We hit more home runs today than they did, didn't we? Someone's got to give us credit eventually.''
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Harden to miss rehab start today
Cubs pitcher Rich Harden, who was placed on the DL on May 18, was scheduled to make a rehab start today for Triple-A Iowa. Per the Chicago Tribune, he was scratched for undisclosed reasons.
Harden was also supposed to pitch Friday against the Twins, but that will be pushed back as well.
In eight starts, Harden is 4-2 with an ERA of 4.74 and 53 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.
He has missed four starts while on the DL.
Harden was also supposed to pitch Friday against the Twins, but that will be pushed back as well.
In eight starts, Harden is 4-2 with an ERA of 4.74 and 53 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.
He has missed four starts while on the DL.
The Hot Corner, 6/7 edition
"John Maine might be going through a period of dead arm or whatever," [Mets manager Jerry] Manuel said. "I just didn't see the electric stuff we've been known to see, and that's a little concerning when that happens." The Mets lost 7-1 to the Nats.
David Wells said Jose Canseco suggested Wells use HGH when they were White Sox teammates, but Wells passed.
Carlos Beltran says nuh uh to Pittsburgh's Adam Laroche, who said Beltran doesn't have any class. Beltran said: "I've got class. And I've got what he said that I don't have."
To keep 20-year-old Fernando Martinez in the big leagues, the Mets designated Emil Brown for assignment after activating Ryan Church.
The Padres moved Chase Headley back to third and he said "it's fun to be back there."
Tony Gwynn Jr. reached base five times in the Padres' 6-4 win over the D'Backs last night.
Despite his 2-5 start, Jonathan Sanchez is not in danger of losing his spot in the Giants' rotation.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge has now blown two saves this weekend and six on the season.
Expect fastballs from Ricky Nolasco when he returns. "Pitch with his fastball," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "That's what he does best. I think he got away from that a little bit. In a couple of starts he had at Triple-A, he did that."
"The last 10 (pitches) I cranked it up a little bit, and I felt like I was throwing fairly hard," [D'Backs pitcher Brandon Webb] said [of yesterday's bullpen session]. "That was good."
K-Rod and Brian Fuentes, his replacement in L.A., are tied for the major league lead in saves (15).
Orioles Felix Pie left Saturday's game after a foul ball bounced and hit him in the throat.
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is near his career high in home runs (20 in 2007) with 15 already this season.
Detroit's Jim Leyland sat Miguel Cabrera for a second straight game on Saturday.
Florida's Andrew Miller was sharp in his outing yesterday against the Giants.
A's reliever Dan Giese will need surgery that probably will sideline him for at least a year.
Detroit's Edwin Jackson pitched a four-hit complete game to beat the Angels yesterday.
The Reds beat the Cubs in extra innings on a throwing error by Mike Fontenot.
Has anyone had a better 24 hours than the Dodgers' Andre Ethier? Ethier's led the Dodgers to back-to-back wins with walk-off hits.
David Wells said Jose Canseco suggested Wells use HGH when they were White Sox teammates, but Wells passed.
Carlos Beltran says nuh uh to Pittsburgh's Adam Laroche, who said Beltran doesn't have any class. Beltran said: "I've got class. And I've got what he said that I don't have."
To keep 20-year-old Fernando Martinez in the big leagues, the Mets designated Emil Brown for assignment after activating Ryan Church.
The Padres moved Chase Headley back to third and he said "it's fun to be back there."
Tony Gwynn Jr. reached base five times in the Padres' 6-4 win over the D'Backs last night.
Despite his 2-5 start, Jonathan Sanchez is not in danger of losing his spot in the Giants' rotation.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge has now blown two saves this weekend and six on the season.
Expect fastballs from Ricky Nolasco when he returns. "Pitch with his fastball," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "That's what he does best. I think he got away from that a little bit. In a couple of starts he had at Triple-A, he did that."
"The last 10 (pitches) I cranked it up a little bit, and I felt like I was throwing fairly hard," [D'Backs pitcher Brandon Webb] said [of yesterday's bullpen session]. "That was good."
K-Rod and Brian Fuentes, his replacement in L.A., are tied for the major league lead in saves (15).
Orioles Felix Pie left Saturday's game after a foul ball bounced and hit him in the throat.
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is near his career high in home runs (20 in 2007) with 15 already this season.
Detroit's Jim Leyland sat Miguel Cabrera for a second straight game on Saturday.
Florida's Andrew Miller was sharp in his outing yesterday against the Giants.
A's reliever Dan Giese will need surgery that probably will sideline him for at least a year.
Detroit's Edwin Jackson pitched a four-hit complete game to beat the Angels yesterday.
The Reds beat the Cubs in extra innings on a throwing error by Mike Fontenot.
Has anyone had a better 24 hours than the Dodgers' Andre Ethier? Ethier's led the Dodgers to back-to-back wins with walk-off hits.
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/5 edition
Giants pitcher Randy Johnson got his 300th career win.
In their double-header, Giants pitcher Matt Cain won the nightcap tie N.L. league leaders in wins (seven).
Yankees pitcher David Robertson got yesterday's win after throwing only one pitch.
Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels threw a five-hit shutout to beat the Dodgers 3-0.
Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett was suspended six games and fined $2000 after throwing high at Rangers Nelson Cruz. Vincente Padilla fined only $750 after hitting Mark Teixeira with two pitches.
The White Sox called up Gordon Beckham, their #1 pick in 2008.
Adam Lind tied a Blue Jays record for consecutive hits (eight in a row).
After yesterday's 3-1 win over the Reds, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has lowered his ERA to 0.71 on the season.
Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted in Venezuela.
Detroit's Miguel Cabrera pulled his hamstring in the second inning of yesterday's game and hopes to play today.
Minnesota's Jason Kubel hit 842 feet worth of homeruns yesterday.
Boston's David Ortiz plans to get his vision tested.
In their double-header, Giants pitcher Matt Cain won the nightcap tie N.L. league leaders in wins (seven).
Yankees pitcher David Robertson got yesterday's win after throwing only one pitch.
Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels threw a five-hit shutout to beat the Dodgers 3-0.
Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett was suspended six games and fined $2000 after throwing high at Rangers Nelson Cruz. Vincente Padilla fined only $750 after hitting Mark Teixeira with two pitches.
The White Sox called up Gordon Beckham, their #1 pick in 2008.
Adam Lind tied a Blue Jays record for consecutive hits (eight in a row).
After yesterday's 3-1 win over the Reds, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has lowered his ERA to 0.71 on the season.
Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted in Venezuela.
Detroit's Miguel Cabrera pulled his hamstring in the second inning of yesterday's game and hopes to play today.
Minnesota's Jason Kubel hit 842 feet worth of homeruns yesterday.
Boston's David Ortiz plans to get his vision tested.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
One Tommy (Glavine) out, one Tommy (Hanson) in
The Atlanta Braves have released pitcher Tom Glavine, who won 305 career games.
Glavine, who threw six scoreless innings in a rehab start on Tuesday, would have been due a cool $1 million if he were placed on the active roster.
In the off-season, Glavine signed a one-year contract with $1 million in guarantees and $4.5 million worth of incentives.
According to Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Braves GM Frank Wren didn't give the "it's-just-business" standard line.
“It’s not a business decision from our perspective,” said Wren, who watched Glavine in Class AAA Gwinnett last Thursday. “It’s a performance decision.”
Glavine told the AJC that he was "surprised and disappointed” and his agent says Glavine will look to pitch elsewhere.
In the meantime, the Braves have called up phenom Tommy Hanson - no relation to this blogger unless, of course, Tommy is willing to fund some "Hanson family" projects.
Hanson will make his major league debut on Saturday as the team's fifth starter against the Brewers. Kris Medlen, who was scheduled to start, will now move to the bullpen.
In 11 starts in Triple-A, Hanson posted a 1.49 ERA and opposing batters hit only .169 against him. He also struck out 90 batters in 66 1/3 innings.
Glavine, who threw six scoreless innings in a rehab start on Tuesday, would have been due a cool $1 million if he were placed on the active roster.
In the off-season, Glavine signed a one-year contract with $1 million in guarantees and $4.5 million worth of incentives.
According to Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Braves GM Frank Wren didn't give the "it's-just-business" standard line.
“It’s not a business decision from our perspective,” said Wren, who watched Glavine in Class AAA Gwinnett last Thursday. “It’s a performance decision.”
Glavine told the AJC that he was "surprised and disappointed” and his agent says Glavine will look to pitch elsewhere.
In the meantime, the Braves have called up phenom Tommy Hanson - no relation to this blogger unless, of course, Tommy is willing to fund some "Hanson family" projects.
Hanson will make his major league debut on Saturday as the team's fifth starter against the Brewers. Kris Medlen, who was scheduled to start, will now move to the bullpen.
In 11 starts in Triple-A, Hanson posted a 1.49 ERA and opposing batters hit only .169 against him. He also struck out 90 batters in 66 1/3 innings.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/3 PM edition
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis has a furry fan.
Reds manager Dusty Baker will try to get Willy Taveras back this weekend against the Cubs. Taveras has a sore hamstring.
Angels pitcher Jered Weaver struck out 10 Blue Jays' batters tonight.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says of move to play Dewayne Wise over Brian Anderson: "If they don't like it, it's not my problem."
Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira was a scratch from Wednesday's lineup and Chien-Ming Wang will get the start Thursday.
Mets demote J.J. Putz from set-up role, which now belongs to Bobby Parnell.
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is day-to-day due to hamstring.
Orioles catcher Chad Moeller cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie, who is still a few weeks away from returning, hopes to take BP this weekend.
Reds manager Dusty Baker will try to get Willy Taveras back this weekend against the Cubs. Taveras has a sore hamstring.
Angels pitcher Jered Weaver struck out 10 Blue Jays' batters tonight.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says of move to play Dewayne Wise over Brian Anderson: "If they don't like it, it's not my problem."
Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira was a scratch from Wednesday's lineup and Chien-Ming Wang will get the start Thursday.
Mets demote J.J. Putz from set-up role, which now belongs to Bobby Parnell.
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is day-to-day due to hamstring.
Orioles catcher Chad Moeller cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie, who is still a few weeks away from returning, hopes to take BP this weekend.
The Hot Corner, 6/3 edition
Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores may miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his right shoulder.
Mets 20-year-old outfielder Fernando Martinez might stay at the major-league level longer than expected.
Mets' ace Johan Santana now has three losses on the season as the Mets loss to the Pirates 3-1. This time he gave up an earned run. Actually, three of them.
John Harper of the NY Daily News says that the "unexpected fire" of Mark Teixeira is just what the Yankees need.
Jays ace Roy Halladay struck out 14 batters to earn his ninth win in a 6-4 complete-game win over the Angels.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona got his 500th win with the Sox.
That win ended Tigers rookie Rick Porcello's five-game winning streak.
Phillies rookie Antonio Bastardo got his first career win as the Phillies beat the Padres 10-5. Bastardo allowed only one run in six innings.
Giants pitcher Randy Johnson goes for his 300th win tonight.
Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard pitched a gem against his former team.
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki extended his hit streak to 26 games, which is a franchise record.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could miss "months" with a right abdominal strain. "Worst case is surgery, and there wasn’t an immediate diagnosis of that," [assistant GM Thad] Levine said. "The week or two will probably reveal a lot. In a week or two he could show significant improvement, so I think there’s a chance the DL stint will be exactly what he needs."
Reds pitcher Edison Volquez was placed on the DL, but manager Dusty Baker said: "It's the best news it could be for bad news because there is nothing structurally wrong, nothing in the joint."
Mets 20-year-old outfielder Fernando Martinez might stay at the major-league level longer than expected.
Mets' ace Johan Santana now has three losses on the season as the Mets loss to the Pirates 3-1. This time he gave up an earned run. Actually, three of them.
John Harper of the NY Daily News says that the "unexpected fire" of Mark Teixeira is just what the Yankees need.
Jays ace Roy Halladay struck out 14 batters to earn his ninth win in a 6-4 complete-game win over the Angels.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona got his 500th win with the Sox.
That win ended Tigers rookie Rick Porcello's five-game winning streak.
Phillies rookie Antonio Bastardo got his first career win as the Phillies beat the Padres 10-5. Bastardo allowed only one run in six innings.
Giants pitcher Randy Johnson goes for his 300th win tonight.
Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard pitched a gem against his former team.
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki extended his hit streak to 26 games, which is a franchise record.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could miss "months" with a right abdominal strain. "Worst case is surgery, and there wasn’t an immediate diagnosis of that," [assistant GM Thad] Levine said. "The week or two will probably reveal a lot. In a week or two he could show significant improvement, so I think there’s a chance the DL stint will be exactly what he needs."
Reds pitcher Edison Volquez was placed on the DL, but manager Dusty Baker said: "It's the best news it could be for bad news because there is nothing structurally wrong, nothing in the joint."
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Grady Sizemore placed on the DL
The Cleveland Indians have placed Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list.
The culprit is inflammation in his left elbow.
Sizemore, the team's center fielder, has been used as the Indians DH in nine of the 12 previous games in which he has played.
Chris Gimenez of Triple-A affiliate Columbus has been called up to take Sizemore's roster spot.
Gimenez can play a variety of positions including the outfield and catcher. In the minors, he has played 24 games as catcher, 11 as left fielder and three as first baseman this season.
Indians catcher Victor Martinez was out of the lineup today against the Yankees and he left yesterday's game in the first inning after fouling a pitch off his knee.
On the season, Sizemore was hitting .223 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 49 games.
The culprit is inflammation in his left elbow.
Sizemore, the team's center fielder, has been used as the Indians DH in nine of the 12 previous games in which he has played.
Chris Gimenez of Triple-A affiliate Columbus has been called up to take Sizemore's roster spot.
Gimenez can play a variety of positions including the outfield and catcher. In the minors, he has played 24 games as catcher, 11 as left fielder and three as first baseman this season.
Indians catcher Victor Martinez was out of the lineup today against the Yankees and he left yesterday's game in the first inning after fouling a pitch off his knee.
On the season, Sizemore was hitting .223 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 49 games.
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