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Friday, June 17, 2005 |
Pickoff Moves
Roster Moves
- Via BTF, the A's have demoted Juan Cruz to Sacramento. Wow. Just, wow. And the hed calling this a "big bust"? Is Carminati really right about Beane having jumped the shark with his trade of Hudson and Mulder in the offseason? Or are we far too far away from the 2006 that Beane hoped would vindicate these moves?
- Conversely, the Braves put starter Tim Hudson on the 15-day DL with an oblique strain similar to the one that plagued him last year.
- The Rangers have DFA'd former Dodger Pedro Astacio.
Donnelly Suspended Ten Games, Robinson, Scioscia One Game Apiece
Via Richard, Brendan Donnelly has been suspended ten games. Classless jerk Frank Robinson and Hero of the People Mike Scioscia were also suspended a game (though what for, they don't say). Robinson and Donnelly will appeal their suspensions; Scioscia will serve his tonight.Speaking Of Donnelly...
It has been commented upon before that Donnelly's suspension will force Scioscia to use Peralta more. But it's time we looked at the motivation behind the act that ultimately caused Donnelly's suspension. This is the third time (going to his mouth on the mound, carrying a spare baseball while pitching) he's done something weird this year that could be construed as cheating. Allow me to suggest that this amounts to circumstantial evidence that Brendan Donnelly is nearing the end of his career. (The direct evidence is his 4.34 ERA.) He knows this and, having spent so much of his career in the minors, is now looking for every and any advantage he can get -- including illegal ones. If Donnelly becomes this year's Ben Weber, well, thanks for the memories, Brendan.(Incidentally, I would suggest that there's a distinction to be made between "cheating" -- i.e., finding a way to throw an illegal spitter -- and using a different substance to get a better grip on the ball. Pine tar is unlikely to affect the ball save that it gives Donnelly a better grip. Regardless, that's what the rosin bag is for, n'est pas?)
And with that, I bid you all fond good night, as I'm heading to the game tonight with all the usual suspects, including the good Rev., Rich and, incredibly, Sean. Laters.
Comments:
Of course, there's the slight detail that, by allowing Donnelly to get a better grip on the ball, it lets him throw it better, thereby affecting the flight of the ball.
# posted by 
: 6/18/2005 08:47:00 AM
: 6/18/2005 08:47:00 AM
And this is different how from the rosin bag? See above. Doctoring the ball is one thing; getting a better grip is completely different.
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