What's the Buzz? 8/20/06
Wow!!! This Yankees/Red Sox series is keeping me up all night again! With the Yankees taking their 4th straight from Boston in Boston, I'm going to put aside my attempt to remain an unbiased journalist and say, "Wooo hooo!!!!! The only thing better than great late season baseball is watching the Yankees beat down the Sox during great late season baseball! Putting it together when it counts!!! 2005 was a glich in the system!!!! Go Yanks!!!
::washes off blue and white face paint::
::takes off #20 pinstripe jersey::
::clears extremely hoarse throat::
And now for the news...
Once again, Giants OF Moises Alou is day to day after leaving today's game with tightness in his calf. Alou's constant nagging injuries will impede his production from now until the end of the year. If you can find a healthier alternative to him, one who plays regualrly, you might want to consider making a change.
It appears that Astros hurler Roy Oswalt, who was scratched from Saturday's start, is slated to take the mound on Wednesday. Too bad...one day sooner and he might have been a two-start pitcher this week.
Also for the Astros, we knew it was turning into a closer by committee, but with Dan Wheeler getting the save opportunity over Brad Lidge, it became official today. Lidge has been a huge bust this year and there's no guarantee he'll even have the opportunity to reclaim the job either this year or next. Wheeler might be a good option if you're looking for some relief help.
And speaking of closing out games, with Tom Gordon ailing and not coming back until the end of the week, the Phillies have turned it over to Arthur Rhodes who may be worth a short term look.
After getting pasted for 5 runs in one inning, it appears that Brian Meadows' run as the Devil Rays' closer has come to an end. Seth McClung should get the save opps for now...possibly some chances for Dan Miceli, but if you're looking to pick someone up, McClung is the guy.
If you're hanging on waiting for Francisco Liriano to come back and save your pitching staff, it doesn't look like you'll have him for another two to three weeks. He was evaluated today by team doctors and they will start him on a throwing program on Tuesday. Although, for him to be back in three weeks, he can't have any serious setbacks at all.
It looks like Padres starter Chris Young could be heading back to the disabled list after he left today's game with a strained back, after only facing 3 hitters. Mike Thompson may be recalled to take his place, if necessary, but we'll wait for another evaluation from team doctors. A real shame he can't stay healthy as he has shown some flashes of brilliance in between DL stints.
In a little deal, the Mets picked up Guillermo Mota from the Indians in exchange for cash. Mota should slide right into the bullpen, an area the Mets have been concerned with since Duaner Sanchez' injury. His value is pretty limited though.
Even worse for the Mets though is Tom Glavine is scheduled for a CT scan on Monday and an angiogram on Wednesday to determine if he has a blood clot or a "knot" in the artery near his left shoulder. If it's a clot, then it may be treatable with a blood thinner and he'll only miss a few starts. If it's a "knot" though, then season ending surgery will probably be the course of action. The Mets will probably call up Oliver Perez to take his place in the rotation. Now that'll be the true test for that Xavier Nady trade. If Perez succeeds, then the trade was an absolute steal for New York.
The Mariners have swapped out relievers as they recalled Sean Green from the minors to take the place of Mark Lowe who was put on the DL with tendenitis in his left elbow.
In the wake of the Placido Polanco injury, the Tigers picked up infielder Neifi Perez from the Cubs in exchange for catcher Chris Robinson (guess he left the Black Crowes to fufill his baseball dream). Perez may see some action, maybe a game or two a week as he should sit behind Omar Infante on the depth chart.
It looks like the elbow tendenitis and the forearm stiffness has caught up to Eddie Guardado finally as he went on the 15 day DL today. Word is that he should be back after the minimum 15 days and resume his role then. In the meantime, Bill Bray looks like the guy to pick up for saves right now. David Weathers may see a chance here or there, but manager Jerry Narron has already said that he will leave Todd Coffey in his set up role.
And finally, as expected the A's put closer Huston Street on the DL with his strained groin. Justin Duchscherer will be the choice for saves with Kiko Calero maybe getting a chance or two.
Catch you next time...
::washes off blue and white face paint::
::takes off #20 pinstripe jersey::
::clears extremely hoarse throat::
And now for the news...
Once again, Giants OF Moises Alou is day to day after leaving today's game with tightness in his calf. Alou's constant nagging injuries will impede his production from now until the end of the year. If you can find a healthier alternative to him, one who plays regualrly, you might want to consider making a change.
It appears that Astros hurler Roy Oswalt, who was scratched from Saturday's start, is slated to take the mound on Wednesday. Too bad...one day sooner and he might have been a two-start pitcher this week.
Also for the Astros, we knew it was turning into a closer by committee, but with Dan Wheeler getting the save opportunity over Brad Lidge, it became official today. Lidge has been a huge bust this year and there's no guarantee he'll even have the opportunity to reclaim the job either this year or next. Wheeler might be a good option if you're looking for some relief help.
And speaking of closing out games, with Tom Gordon ailing and not coming back until the end of the week, the Phillies have turned it over to Arthur Rhodes who may be worth a short term look.
After getting pasted for 5 runs in one inning, it appears that Brian Meadows' run as the Devil Rays' closer has come to an end. Seth McClung should get the save opps for now...possibly some chances for Dan Miceli, but if you're looking to pick someone up, McClung is the guy.
If you're hanging on waiting for Francisco Liriano to come back and save your pitching staff, it doesn't look like you'll have him for another two to three weeks. He was evaluated today by team doctors and they will start him on a throwing program on Tuesday. Although, for him to be back in three weeks, he can't have any serious setbacks at all.
It looks like Padres starter Chris Young could be heading back to the disabled list after he left today's game with a strained back, after only facing 3 hitters. Mike Thompson may be recalled to take his place, if necessary, but we'll wait for another evaluation from team doctors. A real shame he can't stay healthy as he has shown some flashes of brilliance in between DL stints.
In a little deal, the Mets picked up Guillermo Mota from the Indians in exchange for cash. Mota should slide right into the bullpen, an area the Mets have been concerned with since Duaner Sanchez' injury. His value is pretty limited though.
Even worse for the Mets though is Tom Glavine is scheduled for a CT scan on Monday and an angiogram on Wednesday to determine if he has a blood clot or a "knot" in the artery near his left shoulder. If it's a clot, then it may be treatable with a blood thinner and he'll only miss a few starts. If it's a "knot" though, then season ending surgery will probably be the course of action. The Mets will probably call up Oliver Perez to take his place in the rotation. Now that'll be the true test for that Xavier Nady trade. If Perez succeeds, then the trade was an absolute steal for New York.
The Mariners have swapped out relievers as they recalled Sean Green from the minors to take the place of Mark Lowe who was put on the DL with tendenitis in his left elbow.
In the wake of the Placido Polanco injury, the Tigers picked up infielder Neifi Perez from the Cubs in exchange for catcher Chris Robinson (guess he left the Black Crowes to fufill his baseball dream). Perez may see some action, maybe a game or two a week as he should sit behind Omar Infante on the depth chart.
It looks like the elbow tendenitis and the forearm stiffness has caught up to Eddie Guardado finally as he went on the 15 day DL today. Word is that he should be back after the minimum 15 days and resume his role then. In the meantime, Bill Bray looks like the guy to pick up for saves right now. David Weathers may see a chance here or there, but manager Jerry Narron has already said that he will leave Todd Coffey in his set up role.
And finally, as expected the A's put closer Huston Street on the DL with his strained groin. Justin Duchscherer will be the choice for saves with Kiko Calero maybe getting a chance or two.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:40 PM
