Sunday, August 2, 2009
D'Backs to Sign Daniel Cabrera?
According to Mario Rojas the Diamondbacks have signed pitcher Daniel Cabrera to a minor-league deal, but nothing is official just yet.
B & G's 8/1/09
Baseballs:
**Adam Larouche, Atlanta Braves- A nice debut for the Braves, going 2-3 with a walk. Adam is hitting .251 on the season.
**Scott Podsednik, Chicago White Sox- The lead off hitter went 3-5 with a walk and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 32 RBIs, Scott is now hitting .303.
**Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox- Kevin was never retired at all, he finished up 4-4, including hitting his 19Th Home Run of the season, driving in a run, he now has 62 RBIs. Kevin is hitting .309.
**Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies- 8 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 8. Ubaldo won his 8Th game of the year and he now has a 3.76 ERA.
**Ryan Rayburn, Detroit Tigers- Ryan had the game winning hit in the 12Th, driving in his 29th run of the season. Ryan finished up 3-6 and is hitting .263.
**Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs- Derek got the ball rolling in the 10Th inning with his 21st Home Run of the season. He finished off 4-6, drove in 3 runs, giving him 63 RBIs and now a .293 average.
**Angel Pagen, New York Mets- Pagen went 2-4 and hit a grand slam to give the Mets the lead for good in the 8Th inning. His 1st Home Run, drove in 5 runs, giving him 12 RBIs on the year. Angel is now hitting .295.
**Andrew McCutcheon, Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew had a career night, going 4-5, including hitting 3 Home Runs, giving him 6 on the season. He also drove in 6 runs, giving him 31 on the year. Andrew is now hitting .293, and he is one of the bright spots for Pittsburgh. Let's face it, he is the reason they traded Nate McLouth, and he has earned the playing time.
**Jeff Niemann, Tampa Bay Rays- 8 strong innings for the Rays, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 7. Jeff won his 10Th game of the season and he now has a 3.62 ERA.
**Maicer Izturis, Los Angeles Angels- Maicer set the tone tonight for the Angels, he went 2-5, including hitting his 5Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 41 RBIs. Maicer is hitting .302 on the season.
**Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals- Yes, Matt Holliday hit 2 Home Runs, but the story here has been how good Chris has been for the Cardinals, a complete game tonight, just giving up 1 run (1 earned), 0 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Chris lowered his ERA to 2.10 and now has 10 wins.
**Ken Griffey, Jr, Seattle Mariners- Griff had a very good night, he finished up 3-5 and hit his 11Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 33 on the year. Griffey is now hitting .223.
**Aaron Hill, Toronto Blue Jays- Hill went 2-5 and hit his 25Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 74 RBIs. Aaron is hitting .290.
**Tim Linecum, San Francisco Giants- I'll say it again, Tim Linecum is a stud pitcher, this wasn't his best outing, but he did what he had to do, shutting down the Phillies. He pitched 8 shutout innings, giving up 7 hits, walked 1 and struck out 8. Tim won his 12Th game and he now has a 2.18 ERA.
**Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres- He didn't get the win, but he certainly had to set the tone in his Padres debut. 5 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 5. Clayton now has a 4.47 ERA. He has a bright future.
Goofballs:
**Dodgers Offense- Couldn't get much going. They only scored 3 runs on 6 hits, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. Not giving them much of a chance to win.
**AJ Burnett, New York Yankees- Lost for the first time since mid June, he only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 4. AJ lost his 5Th game and he now has a 3.89 ERA.
**Orioles Offense- The O's got completely shut out with 8 hits, 2 walks and 8 strikeouts. They had their chances, but couldn't punch the runs in.
**Reds Offense- 2 run on only 5 hits, 0 walks and 9 strikeouts. The Reds struggles continue.
**Jose Veras, Cleveland Indians- Jose lost his 2Nd game, he threw 1 inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. But what was worst, is the balk he gave up so the other run can score. Unacceptable.
**Burke Badenhop, Florida Marlins- Burke threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 1. Burke gets the no decision however, but now has a 4.19 ERA.
**Clay Zavada, Arizona Diamndbacks- Clay lost his 3rd game of the season, giving up the grand slam to Pagan. Clay gave up 4 runs (4 earned) in 1 inning, he walked 1 and struck out 1. Clay now has a 3.18 ERA.
**Craig Stammen, Washington Nationals- Craig lasted just 3 innings, he gave up 6 runs (6 earned), didn't walk anyone or struck out anyone. Craig now has a 4.96 ERA.
**Jamey Wright, Kansas City Royals- Jamey let the game get out of hand, he lasted 1/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 1. Jamey now has a 5.19 ERA.
**Anthony Swarzac, Minnesota Twins- The young kid only lasted 3 innings, giving up 6 runs (4 earned), he walked none and struck out 1. Anthony now has 4 losses and a 4.25 ERA.
**Astros Offense- 1 run on 8 hits, 0 walks and 5 strikeouts. Didn't even get a real chance to score runs.
**Rangers Offense- They could only score 2 runs on 6 hits tonight. They left 6 men on base.
**Trevor Cahill, Oakland Athletics- Trevor lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), walking 4 and striking out 2. Trevor lost for the 10Th time and he now has a 5.01 ERA.
**Phillies Offense- Got shut out by the Giants pitching tonight, only could get 7 hits, 1 walk, and 8 strikeouts.
**Brewers Offense- 2 runs on only 4 hits. They walked 4 times and had 8 strikeouts, leaving 6 men on base.
**Adam Larouche, Atlanta Braves- A nice debut for the Braves, going 2-3 with a walk. Adam is hitting .251 on the season.
**Scott Podsednik, Chicago White Sox- The lead off hitter went 3-5 with a walk and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 32 RBIs, Scott is now hitting .303.
**Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox- Kevin was never retired at all, he finished up 4-4, including hitting his 19Th Home Run of the season, driving in a run, he now has 62 RBIs. Kevin is hitting .309.
**Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies- 8 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 8. Ubaldo won his 8Th game of the year and he now has a 3.76 ERA.
**Ryan Rayburn, Detroit Tigers- Ryan had the game winning hit in the 12Th, driving in his 29th run of the season. Ryan finished up 3-6 and is hitting .263.
**Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs- Derek got the ball rolling in the 10Th inning with his 21st Home Run of the season. He finished off 4-6, drove in 3 runs, giving him 63 RBIs and now a .293 average.
**Angel Pagen, New York Mets- Pagen went 2-4 and hit a grand slam to give the Mets the lead for good in the 8Th inning. His 1st Home Run, drove in 5 runs, giving him 12 RBIs on the year. Angel is now hitting .295.
**Andrew McCutcheon, Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew had a career night, going 4-5, including hitting 3 Home Runs, giving him 6 on the season. He also drove in 6 runs, giving him 31 on the year. Andrew is now hitting .293, and he is one of the bright spots for Pittsburgh. Let's face it, he is the reason they traded Nate McLouth, and he has earned the playing time.
**Jeff Niemann, Tampa Bay Rays- 8 strong innings for the Rays, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 7. Jeff won his 10Th game of the season and he now has a 3.62 ERA.
**Maicer Izturis, Los Angeles Angels- Maicer set the tone tonight for the Angels, he went 2-5, including hitting his 5Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 41 RBIs. Maicer is hitting .302 on the season.
**Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals- Yes, Matt Holliday hit 2 Home Runs, but the story here has been how good Chris has been for the Cardinals, a complete game tonight, just giving up 1 run (1 earned), 0 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Chris lowered his ERA to 2.10 and now has 10 wins.
**Ken Griffey, Jr, Seattle Mariners- Griff had a very good night, he finished up 3-5 and hit his 11Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 33 on the year. Griffey is now hitting .223.
**Aaron Hill, Toronto Blue Jays- Hill went 2-5 and hit his 25Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 74 RBIs. Aaron is hitting .290.
**Tim Linecum, San Francisco Giants- I'll say it again, Tim Linecum is a stud pitcher, this wasn't his best outing, but he did what he had to do, shutting down the Phillies. He pitched 8 shutout innings, giving up 7 hits, walked 1 and struck out 8. Tim won his 12Th game and he now has a 2.18 ERA.
**Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres- He didn't get the win, but he certainly had to set the tone in his Padres debut. 5 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 5. Clayton now has a 4.47 ERA. He has a bright future.
Goofballs:
**Dodgers Offense- Couldn't get much going. They only scored 3 runs on 6 hits, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. Not giving them much of a chance to win.
**AJ Burnett, New York Yankees- Lost for the first time since mid June, he only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 4. AJ lost his 5Th game and he now has a 3.89 ERA.
**Orioles Offense- The O's got completely shut out with 8 hits, 2 walks and 8 strikeouts. They had their chances, but couldn't punch the runs in.
**Reds Offense- 2 run on only 5 hits, 0 walks and 9 strikeouts. The Reds struggles continue.
**Jose Veras, Cleveland Indians- Jose lost his 2Nd game, he threw 1 inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. But what was worst, is the balk he gave up so the other run can score. Unacceptable.
**Burke Badenhop, Florida Marlins- Burke threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 1. Burke gets the no decision however, but now has a 4.19 ERA.
**Clay Zavada, Arizona Diamndbacks- Clay lost his 3rd game of the season, giving up the grand slam to Pagan. Clay gave up 4 runs (4 earned) in 1 inning, he walked 1 and struck out 1. Clay now has a 3.18 ERA.
**Craig Stammen, Washington Nationals- Craig lasted just 3 innings, he gave up 6 runs (6 earned), didn't walk anyone or struck out anyone. Craig now has a 4.96 ERA.
**Jamey Wright, Kansas City Royals- Jamey let the game get out of hand, he lasted 1/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 1. Jamey now has a 5.19 ERA.
**Anthony Swarzac, Minnesota Twins- The young kid only lasted 3 innings, giving up 6 runs (4 earned), he walked none and struck out 1. Anthony now has 4 losses and a 4.25 ERA.
**Astros Offense- 1 run on 8 hits, 0 walks and 5 strikeouts. Didn't even get a real chance to score runs.
**Rangers Offense- They could only score 2 runs on 6 hits tonight. They left 6 men on base.
**Trevor Cahill, Oakland Athletics- Trevor lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), walking 4 and striking out 2. Trevor lost for the 10Th time and he now has a 5.01 ERA.
**Phillies Offense- Got shut out by the Giants pitching tonight, only could get 7 hits, 1 walk, and 8 strikeouts.
**Brewers Offense- 2 runs on only 4 hits. They walked 4 times and had 8 strikeouts, leaving 6 men on base.
Royals DFA Sidney Ponson
According to Bob Dutton; the Royals have designated starter Sidney Ponson for assignment.
Red Sox to Listen on Matsuzaka?
The Red Sox will probably listen to offers for Daisuke Matsuzaka this off-season. There's a hope Matsuzaka will return to success after injuries this season to help his trade value; writes Nick Cafardo.
Twins to search for Pitching
The Twins were hot for pitching before t he July 31st deadline; according to Joe Christensen. Twins GM Bill Smith told Christensen:
“There were very few relievers who got traded this week,” GM Bill Smith noted. “I won’t claim this, I read this the other day: Every team with a reliever was trying to turn a Larry Anderson into a Jeff Bagwell.”The potential list of starters could be Jon Garland, Doug Davis, Kevin Correia and Miguel Batista.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Around Baseball
Notes from around baseball:
- The Indians designated pitchers Winston Abreu and Mike Gosling for assignment.
- The San Diego Padres are indicating Mark Priors release, possibly today.
- The Rays signed righty Jeff Bennett to a deal.
Friday, July 31, 2009
B & G's 7/31/09
Baseballs:
**Lastings Milledge, Pittsburgh Pirates- Lastings had 2 hits tonight against his former team, and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs on the season. Lastings is hitting .214 after a 2-3 evening.
**Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox- Kevin went 3-4 at the plate and hit his 18th Home Run of the season, drove in 2 runs, giving him 61 RBIs. Kevin is hitting .301.
**Wes Helms, Florida Marlins- Wes hit a pinch hit double that drove in 2 key runs in the 8th inning to stretch the Marlins lead to 3 runs. Wes has 20 RBIs and is now hitting .273.
**Chris Iannetta, Colorado Rockies- Chris had a hit, but that hit gave his Rockies the win in the 8th inning, his 12th Home Run of the season. Chris went 1-3 with 2 RBIs and a sacrifice fly, giving him 40 RBIs. Chris is hitting .226 on the season.
**Cleveland Indians- The toughest day for any of the players because their heart and soul, Victor Martinez was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Justin Masterson and 2 prospects. Did they feel sorry for themselves? No, they found a way to win against the first place Detroit Tigers. It's going to be tough to find a leader that Victor was, but for tonight, it's enough to win.
**David Price, Tampa Bay Rays- 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 3. David won his 4th game and he now has a 5.10 ERA.
**Mark Reynolds, Arizona Diamondbacks- Mark went 2-3 tonight with a walk, a double and his 29th Home Run of the season. Mark is now hitting .278 with 69 RBIs.
**Jason Schmidt, Los Angeles Dodgers- Jason threw 6 fantastic innings, giving up 1 hit, he did walk 5, but he limited the damage, he struck out 3 too and Jason has a 4.50 ERA.
A.J. Pierzynsky, Chicago White Sox- A.J. went 4-5 with a double and drove in his 30th run of the season, A.J. is now hitting .311.
**Bobby Abreau, L.A. Angels- Bobby finished the game 3-5 and hit his 8th Home Run of the season, driving in 4 runs, giving him 72 RBIs. Bobby is hitting .321.
**Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals- Matt finished the night off at 4-4 and drove in 2 runs, giving him 62 RBIs, Matt is hitting .309 on the year.
**Marlon Byrd, Texas Rangers- Marlon hit his 11th Home Run of the season, a 3 run shot to give the Rangers the lead for good. Marlon now has 51 RBIs and he is hitting .278 after his 1-4 evening.
**Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies- Cliff made a great first impression to the National League and to his new teammates. A complete game, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 6. Cliff had a no hitter into the 6th inning, and he had 2 hits, including a dobule in the game. Cliff now has a 3.02 ERA and is hitting .222 on the year.
**Rajah Davis, Oakland Athletics- Rajah went 2-3, drove in 2 runs, giving him 20 RBIs. Davis walked 2 times and he is now hitting .275.
**David Eckstein, San Diego Padres- David went 2-3 at the plate, he hit a double and drove in 3 runs, giving him 36 RBIs, and David is now hitting .267.
Goofballs:
**Adam Dunn, Washington Nationals- Struck out 3 times tonight.
**Jeremy Guthrie, Baltimore Orioles- Jeremy had a tough ending to the night, giving up the winning run. He worked 6 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 4. Jeremy now has a 5.37 ERA.
**Carlos Marcol, Chicago Cubs- Gave up 3 runs (3 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Carlos now has a 3.60 ERA, losing his 2nd game.
**David Weathers, Cincinnati Reds- David gave up back to back Home Runs to lose his 3rd game. David threw 1 inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 1. David now has a 3.46 ERA.
**Casey Fen, Detroit Tigers- Casey came in and couldn't retire an Indians, giving up the losing run. He have up 1 run (1 earned) in 0 innings and now has a 5.40 ERA.
**Sidney Ponson, Kansas City Royals- Sidney was awful, only lasting 4 1/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 2. Sidney now has a 7.36 ERA and is 1-7 this year.
**Mets Offense- 2 runs on 4 hits tonight, 7 walks and 4 strikeouts. The Mets left 8 men on base, they needed this win tonight.
**Braves Offense- Was shutout tonight, they could only get 3 hits, walked 6 times, struck out 8 and left 10 men on base.
**Alfredo Aceves, New York Yankees- Alfredo gave up 4 runs in the 7th inning to put the game out of reach. So, he did work 1 2/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Alfredo now has a 3.54 ERA.
**Bobby Keppel & Jessie Crain, Minnesota Twins- Both pitchers couldn't retire anyone in the 11th inning, Keppel gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Keppel lost the game and he now has a 4.58 ERA. Crain gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Jessie has a 7.58 ERA.
**Astros Offense- 3 runs on 10 hits tonight, they walked 5 times and struck out 8. The Astros left 11 men on base.
**Jason Vargas, Seattle Mariners- Jason threw 5 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 2. Jason lost his 5th game and now has a 4.71 ERA.
**Giants Offense- Had no answers for Cliff tonight, 1 run on just 4 hits, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts.
**Scott Richmond, Toronto Blue Jays- Scott threw 3 innings, giving up 6 runs (4 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 2. Scott now has a 3.97 ERA.
**Braden Looper, Milwaukee Brewers- Braden lasted 5 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he 1 walk and 3 strikeouts. Braden now has a 7.03 ERA.
**Lastings Milledge, Pittsburgh Pirates- Lastings had 2 hits tonight against his former team, and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs on the season. Lastings is hitting .214 after a 2-3 evening.
**Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox- Kevin went 3-4 at the plate and hit his 18th Home Run of the season, drove in 2 runs, giving him 61 RBIs. Kevin is hitting .301.
**Wes Helms, Florida Marlins- Wes hit a pinch hit double that drove in 2 key runs in the 8th inning to stretch the Marlins lead to 3 runs. Wes has 20 RBIs and is now hitting .273.
**Chris Iannetta, Colorado Rockies- Chris had a hit, but that hit gave his Rockies the win in the 8th inning, his 12th Home Run of the season. Chris went 1-3 with 2 RBIs and a sacrifice fly, giving him 40 RBIs. Chris is hitting .226 on the season.
**Cleveland Indians- The toughest day for any of the players because their heart and soul, Victor Martinez was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Justin Masterson and 2 prospects. Did they feel sorry for themselves? No, they found a way to win against the first place Detroit Tigers. It's going to be tough to find a leader that Victor was, but for tonight, it's enough to win.
**David Price, Tampa Bay Rays- 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 3. David won his 4th game and he now has a 5.10 ERA.
**Mark Reynolds, Arizona Diamondbacks- Mark went 2-3 tonight with a walk, a double and his 29th Home Run of the season. Mark is now hitting .278 with 69 RBIs.
**Jason Schmidt, Los Angeles Dodgers- Jason threw 6 fantastic innings, giving up 1 hit, he did walk 5, but he limited the damage, he struck out 3 too and Jason has a 4.50 ERA.
A.J. Pierzynsky, Chicago White Sox- A.J. went 4-5 with a double and drove in his 30th run of the season, A.J. is now hitting .311.
**Bobby Abreau, L.A. Angels- Bobby finished the game 3-5 and hit his 8th Home Run of the season, driving in 4 runs, giving him 72 RBIs. Bobby is hitting .321.
**Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals- Matt finished the night off at 4-4 and drove in 2 runs, giving him 62 RBIs, Matt is hitting .309 on the year.
**Marlon Byrd, Texas Rangers- Marlon hit his 11th Home Run of the season, a 3 run shot to give the Rangers the lead for good. Marlon now has 51 RBIs and he is hitting .278 after his 1-4 evening.
**Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies- Cliff made a great first impression to the National League and to his new teammates. A complete game, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 6. Cliff had a no hitter into the 6th inning, and he had 2 hits, including a dobule in the game. Cliff now has a 3.02 ERA and is hitting .222 on the year.
**Rajah Davis, Oakland Athletics- Rajah went 2-3, drove in 2 runs, giving him 20 RBIs. Davis walked 2 times and he is now hitting .275.
**David Eckstein, San Diego Padres- David went 2-3 at the plate, he hit a double and drove in 3 runs, giving him 36 RBIs, and David is now hitting .267.
Goofballs:
**Adam Dunn, Washington Nationals- Struck out 3 times tonight.
**Jeremy Guthrie, Baltimore Orioles- Jeremy had a tough ending to the night, giving up the winning run. He worked 6 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 4. Jeremy now has a 5.37 ERA.
**Carlos Marcol, Chicago Cubs- Gave up 3 runs (3 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Carlos now has a 3.60 ERA, losing his 2nd game.
**David Weathers, Cincinnati Reds- David gave up back to back Home Runs to lose his 3rd game. David threw 1 inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 1. David now has a 3.46 ERA.
**Casey Fen, Detroit Tigers- Casey came in and couldn't retire an Indians, giving up the losing run. He have up 1 run (1 earned) in 0 innings and now has a 5.40 ERA.
**Sidney Ponson, Kansas City Royals- Sidney was awful, only lasting 4 1/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 2. Sidney now has a 7.36 ERA and is 1-7 this year.
**Mets Offense- 2 runs on 4 hits tonight, 7 walks and 4 strikeouts. The Mets left 8 men on base, they needed this win tonight.
**Braves Offense- Was shutout tonight, they could only get 3 hits, walked 6 times, struck out 8 and left 10 men on base.
**Alfredo Aceves, New York Yankees- Alfredo gave up 4 runs in the 7th inning to put the game out of reach. So, he did work 1 2/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Alfredo now has a 3.54 ERA.
**Bobby Keppel & Jessie Crain, Minnesota Twins- Both pitchers couldn't retire anyone in the 11th inning, Keppel gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Keppel lost the game and he now has a 4.58 ERA. Crain gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Jessie has a 7.58 ERA.
**Astros Offense- 3 runs on 10 hits tonight, they walked 5 times and struck out 8. The Astros left 11 men on base.
**Jason Vargas, Seattle Mariners- Jason threw 5 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 2. Jason lost his 5th game and now has a 4.71 ERA.
**Giants Offense- Had no answers for Cliff tonight, 1 run on just 4 hits, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts.
**Scott Richmond, Toronto Blue Jays- Scott threw 3 innings, giving up 6 runs (4 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 2. Scott now has a 3.97 ERA.
**Braden Looper, Milwaukee Brewers- Braden lasted 5 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he 1 walk and 3 strikeouts. Braden now has a 7.03 ERA.
Trade Discussions
- D'Backs GM Josh Burns thinks that It'll will be a busy August around the leagues. The D'Backs could be very busy this upcoming month.
- The Scott Rolen deal is very shocking with the Reds 9.5 games out of first place.
- Thank god the Roy Halladay saga is over! Wait, Wait, its not over! Expect it to get even bigger this off-season.
- It's great that the White Sox got Jake Peavy, but he's still injured. He's coming of a 2008 season with elbow issues, and 2009 with an ankle problem that is still inured. Peavy is owed $56MM through 2012, or $74MM through 2013 if the Sox exercise his option. "Frankly I am flabbergasted that the White Sox would want to make this deal with him in his physical condition," Axelrod said.
Peavy to the White Sox
Jake Peavy, out of the clear blue, has been traded to the White Sox for the second time. Sources are saying that this time Peavy approved the trade. Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Adam Russell, and Dexter Carter, all pitchers, are going to the Padres in this trade.
More later...
More later...
Heath Bell Rumors
We've passed the 4:00 Eastern Trade Deadline, but there are still some trades that could be completed that have not been announced yet. One of them could be Heath Bell, but The Twins talks for Bell are dead according to FOX Sports. We'll see if there are any last minute trades, and if so, I'll pass them along to you.
Reds Acquire Scott Rolen, Trade Hairston
Update 3:00 PM CT The Blue Jays will get Edwin Encarnacion and a minor leaguer in this deal. Rolen is expected to approve the deal.
According to Jon Heyman, the Reds have added third baseman Scott Rolen. The next step is Rolen approving the trade.
In another minor trade, the Yankees have acquired infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Reds.
Will there be any more last minute deals? Stay tuned!
According to Jon Heyman, the Reds have added third baseman Scott Rolen. The next step is Rolen approving the trade.
In another minor trade, the Yankees have acquired infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Reds.
Will there be any more last minute deals? Stay tuned!
Marlins Closer to Getting Nick Johnson?
3:03 PM CT: Wow a total twist, right after I heard the Johnson was not headed to Miami, we've heard that the Marlins have acquired Nick Johnson from the Nationals for AA pitcher Aaron Thompson.
2:54 PM CT: The Marlins are no longer pursuing Johnson or Heath Bell.
11:29 AM: The Marlins have increased there offer for Nick Johnson, adding another minor leaguer to the package that already includes Ryan Tucker.
11:07 AM:Peter Gammons reports that the Marlins "appear to be moving closer" to acquiring Nick Johnson. We heard earlier that the Fish offered Ryan Tucker to the Nats and had asked them to pay the remaining of his contract (2 million remaining.) With Johnson OBP, he'd be perfect in front of Hanley.
2:54 PM CT: The Marlins are no longer pursuing Johnson or Heath Bell.
11:29 AM: The Marlins have increased there offer for Nick Johnson, adding another minor leaguer to the package that already includes Ryan Tucker.
11:07 AM:Peter Gammons reports that the Marlins "appear to be moving closer" to acquiring Nick Johnson. We heard earlier that the Fish offered Ryan Tucker to the Nats and had asked them to pay the remaining of his contract (2 million remaining.) With Johnson OBP, he'd be perfect in front of Hanley.
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