I’m proud to announce that by this time next week, rosters will be set and regular season baseball will be underway. This week we’ve got all kinds of big names showing up in the news, so here’s the latest:
Things are looking grim for expected Oakland Athletics’ closer Joey Devine who recently paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews this week. Anytime that you see Dr. Andrews' name there is rarely good news, so hold off on Devine for now. His velocity has been down in the spring and he’s currently suffering from the same elbow issue that kept him out of action for two months last year.
The Detroit Tigers have cut veteranGary Sheffield, who is currently sitting at 499 career home runs. Sheffield, 40, is currently drawing a little interest from the Phillies, but no offers have been made as of the moment I’m writing this article. In related news, the Tigers have confirmed that pitchers Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry will be on the Opening Day roster.
Switch hitting third basemen Chipper Joneswas given a contract extension this week that will likely keep him in a Braves uniform for the entirety of his career. The deal is reportedly going to last through 2012.
Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Ryan Braunwas forced to leave Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres in the second inning due to a thumb injury. He is currently listed as day-to-day.
The Padres and Cleveland Indians were able to reach a deal this week which will send reliever Ed Mujica to San Diego in exchange for cash or a player to be named.
Dallas McPherson was released by the Florida Marlins this week, which means that Emilio Bonifacio will be the starting third basemen and Jorge Cantu will start at first. Gaby Sanchez will be sent down to the minor leagues. Ross Gload was recently dealt to the Marlins for a player to be named.
There you have it, the latest and biggest news in baseball in the past week. I encourage you to comment below on what other moves pop up before Opening Day.
There are people that are talking about how he would be a good fit with the Reds, but does anyone really believe that he can play the field adequately?
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Sooze Hearts Shef written by suzannesolheim,
April 02, 2009
I hear the Reds are looking to fill a bat boy position. Maybe they'll give Shef a call?
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