What's the Buzz? 7/15/06
Before I get started here, let me just make note of some things for some readers just joining us. The daily "What's the Buzz?" articles are designed specifically to give basic MLB info, with a few opinionated notes here and there. I realize that the news may be the same as you may find in MLB.com or Rotoworld, but that's what news is...information with minimal bias. That being said, I also realize that the articles and insights have not been as abundant as they should be and therefore changes will be made. "What's the Buzz?" will maintain it's news style, but with the help of some new writers, there will be plenty more articles and insights to help you in your quest for a fantasy championship. Thanks for your input, folks! Keep those comments coming.
And now for the news...
As expected, the Braves put pitcher John Thompson on the DL retroactive to July 10th. The team expects him to be out a little longer than the 15 days, so they should be bringing someone up early next week when they need a 5th starter.
The Diamondbacks officially put Craig Counsell on the disabled list with a fractured rib and brought up SS Stephen Drew from the minors. Manager Bob Melvin immediately announced that Drew would be his everyday guy and the hope, I'm sure, is that he does well enough to keep Counsell in a reserve role for the remainder of the season.
More problems in the Twins OF as Torii Hunter left the game early and was immediately taken to the hospital for x-rays on his foot. More lingering issues from the ankle he broke last year. There is no word on whether or not he's going on the DL but if he does, the team is in trouble. Lew Ford just went on the disabled list, Jason Kubel is still banged up, Shannon Stewart left tonight's game with an undisclosed injury, Rondell White sucks, and Erubiel Durazo isn't ready yet. Of course, all this worry could be for naught....Hunter may only need a few days of rest.
The Brewers put 3B Corey Koskie on the 15 day DL today, retro to July 6th, with post-concussion syndrome. Koskie ws still experiencing headaches with the occassional dizzy spell. The team will use Jeff Cirillo at third for the time being and hope that Koskie is ready to return by the end of the month. Just hope it's not the same as Mike Matheny, who is now rumored to be out for the season with the same condition. The team called up Tony Gwynn, Jr. to take his roster spot, but he's really only going to be used as a pinch runner, maybe a reserve outfielder at best.
The Yankees pulled Johnny Damon from the game today in the 6th inning, citing leg cramps. He's being called day to day, but at that point, the game was turning into a blowout anyway. The team may just be being over-cautious here. If he does sit on Sunday, Bubba Crosby should get the start.
Also for the Yankees, 2B Robinson Cano will likely start his rehab assignment early next week while Octavio Dotel started his today in Single-A ball putting them both on track for a return in two weeks. The hope is that Cano can come back a little sooner, but with all the injuries to the team, they don't want to rush anything. Both will be welcomed additions to the Bombers.
The Blue Jays are saying no again to Russ Adams. He just hasn't done anything to warrant staying up with the Jays right now, so the team is going with Aaron Hill at second and John McDonald at short. If Toronto hopes to make any kind of a push this season, they are going to need to trade for some infield help. Maybe they'll re-enter talks with the Angels once Adam Kennedy goes on the trading block.
More on the Blue Jays as pitcher Ty Taubenheim was placed on the DL with...guess what? A staph infection in his foot!! C'mon Toronto...Pine Sol? Mr. Clean? Formula 409? Who cares? Just clean it up already!
Rumors out of Los Angeles have Brett Tomko coming back soon, but as a reliever rather than a starter. This would definitely speed up his rehab pace, if they only needed him for no more than 2 innings, and it would also keep rookie Chad Billingsley in the rotation. Tomko's value wasn't that high to begin with, but if he finds success in the pen, he may be useful in leagues that use 'holds' as a category.
Looks like the Mets are really trying to re-kindle that 1986 magic as the team signed 2B Edgardo Alfonzo to a minor league contract. Perhaps he wanted to retire with his original team, because I don't see him coming up and doing any better than Jose Valentin is right now.
And finally, the White Sox are listing Paul Konerko as day to day after he left today's game with a stomach virus. Seriously...what's this? How many case of food poisoning and stomach viruses have we seen here? Someone really needs to check the expiration dates on the tuna fish sandwiches left sitting in the clubhouses.
Catch you next time...
And now for the news...
As expected, the Braves put pitcher John Thompson on the DL retroactive to July 10th. The team expects him to be out a little longer than the 15 days, so they should be bringing someone up early next week when they need a 5th starter.
The Diamondbacks officially put Craig Counsell on the disabled list with a fractured rib and brought up SS Stephen Drew from the minors. Manager Bob Melvin immediately announced that Drew would be his everyday guy and the hope, I'm sure, is that he does well enough to keep Counsell in a reserve role for the remainder of the season.
More problems in the Twins OF as Torii Hunter left the game early and was immediately taken to the hospital for x-rays on his foot. More lingering issues from the ankle he broke last year. There is no word on whether or not he's going on the DL but if he does, the team is in trouble. Lew Ford just went on the disabled list, Jason Kubel is still banged up, Shannon Stewart left tonight's game with an undisclosed injury, Rondell White sucks, and Erubiel Durazo isn't ready yet. Of course, all this worry could be for naught....Hunter may only need a few days of rest.
The Brewers put 3B Corey Koskie on the 15 day DL today, retro to July 6th, with post-concussion syndrome. Koskie ws still experiencing headaches with the occassional dizzy spell. The team will use Jeff Cirillo at third for the time being and hope that Koskie is ready to return by the end of the month. Just hope it's not the same as Mike Matheny, who is now rumored to be out for the season with the same condition. The team called up Tony Gwynn, Jr. to take his roster spot, but he's really only going to be used as a pinch runner, maybe a reserve outfielder at best.
The Yankees pulled Johnny Damon from the game today in the 6th inning, citing leg cramps. He's being called day to day, but at that point, the game was turning into a blowout anyway. The team may just be being over-cautious here. If he does sit on Sunday, Bubba Crosby should get the start.
Also for the Yankees, 2B Robinson Cano will likely start his rehab assignment early next week while Octavio Dotel started his today in Single-A ball putting them both on track for a return in two weeks. The hope is that Cano can come back a little sooner, but with all the injuries to the team, they don't want to rush anything. Both will be welcomed additions to the Bombers.
The Blue Jays are saying no again to Russ Adams. He just hasn't done anything to warrant staying up with the Jays right now, so the team is going with Aaron Hill at second and John McDonald at short. If Toronto hopes to make any kind of a push this season, they are going to need to trade for some infield help. Maybe they'll re-enter talks with the Angels once Adam Kennedy goes on the trading block.
More on the Blue Jays as pitcher Ty Taubenheim was placed on the DL with...guess what? A staph infection in his foot!! C'mon Toronto...Pine Sol? Mr. Clean? Formula 409? Who cares? Just clean it up already!
Rumors out of Los Angeles have Brett Tomko coming back soon, but as a reliever rather than a starter. This would definitely speed up his rehab pace, if they only needed him for no more than 2 innings, and it would also keep rookie Chad Billingsley in the rotation. Tomko's value wasn't that high to begin with, but if he finds success in the pen, he may be useful in leagues that use 'holds' as a category.
Looks like the Mets are really trying to re-kindle that 1986 magic as the team signed 2B Edgardo Alfonzo to a minor league contract. Perhaps he wanted to retire with his original team, because I don't see him coming up and doing any better than Jose Valentin is right now.
And finally, the White Sox are listing Paul Konerko as day to day after he left today's game with a stomach virus. Seriously...what's this? How many case of food poisoning and stomach viruses have we seen here? Someone really needs to check the expiration dates on the tuna fish sandwiches left sitting in the clubhouses.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:51 PM
