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Wednesday, May 31, 2006 |
Pickoff Moves
Today's Birthdays
Dave Roberts LAN b. 1972, played 2002-2004. One of Dan Evans' slight miscalculations; given the choice of the very cheap Roberts or Marquis Grissom to man center, Evans went with Roberts -- and his subpar offense, not to mention his gimpy hamstrings. Probably most famous as the man who got the most important stolen base in recent Red Sox history in the 2004 ALCS Game 4, pushing the game into extra innings and an eventual win. Incredibly, he's now playing left for the Padres.
George Smith BRO b. 1892, played 1918, 1923, d. 1965-01-07
Andre Ethier Show: Dodgers 8, Braves 3
Andre Ethier was Baseball America's fourth-ranked prospect in the weakly-regarded Oakland system (26th overall) when the Dodgers picked him up for Milton Bradley. So far, the deal's looking remarkably good for the Dodgers: Ethier's hitting .313/.390/.537 with four homers and 12 RBIs, while Bradley hasn't played a game since April 26. A home run and a tiebreaking RBI single in the same game, and he's on his way to silencing the questions about his power.Team Weaver: Angels 6, Twins 3
Jeff Weaver got started again with a two-run homer but settled down to deliver a quality start and earn his first home win of the season, thanks in part to a two-run blast from Juan Rivera. Even Figgins got a pair of walks to lead off the inning, and Cabrera got on base twice, via a single and an RBI double. This is the team that's been missing all through May.Roster Notes
- Brendan Donnelly has been pitching with a sore shoulder and hip; he's been taking cortisone shots for it.
- Darin Erstad ran the bases yesterday and will attempt to do so again today; he hasn't been able to run the bases two days in a row so far.
- The Angels ate "the bulk" of Esteban Yan's remaining contract when he was traded to the Reds.
- Eric Gagné began serving his suspension. He will be eligible to play starting Thursday with the Dodgers' homestand.
- Oscar Robles was optioned to AAA Las Vegas.
- Grady Little is optimistic that Jeff Kent will be in the lineup tonight. Update: Kent is still having trouble swinging a bat, and will have an MRI done tomorrow.
- Cesar Izturis has had 14 at bats in extended spring training, and will start a 20-day minor league rehab as early as Thursday.
- Rich Harden may finally be returning from his rehab, as the A's want him to start against the Twins on Sunday.
- Milton Bradley is nearing a return to the big club after a month or so on the DL.
Comments:
It was his first home win.
And the note about Gagne should indicate that he began serving his suspension again.
And the note about Gagne should indicate that he began serving his suspension again.
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