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Pickoff Moves
Today's Birthdays
Eddie Fisher CAL b. 1936, played 1969-1972, All-Star: 1965. He learned the knuckleball from Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm and rode it to an All-Star appearance. As is typical of butterfly pitchers, he led AL pitchers in relief appearances that year; the floater just doesn't tax your arm.
John Purdin LAN b. 1942, played 1964-1965, 1968-1969
Don Ross BRO b. 1914, played 1940, d. 1996-04-04
Norm Sherry LAN b. 1931, played 1959-1962
Tommy Tatum BRO b. 1919, played 1941, 1947, d. 1989-11-07
New Minor League Splits Database
Thanks to Marc Normandin for pointing out Jeff Sackmann's new minor league splits database. I'll change the sidebar links presently.Roster Notes
- Darin Erstad is finally using the "S" word — surgery — regarding his ankle. Any surgery would mark an end to his Angels career.
- Howie Kendrick won't be playing third base anytime soon, not unless the Angels are desperate to get his bat into the lineup. They're not even desperate enough to give Adam Kennedy a day off...
- Brendan Donnelly's neck pains are over.
- Jered Weaver's reported biceps tendinitis problems have now migrated to his shoulder.
"We're being a bit overcautious for good reason," Manager Mike Scioscia said of Weaver, who is not expected to go on the disabled list. "We see the talent he has, it's going to be a long season for him, and we want him to be as effective in August and September as he is now. ...
Weaver is expected to make his start next weekend."The strength in the shoulder is fine. The inflammation is subsiding. But he's not at a level where he can pitch yet. A half-step back now could benefit him."
Update: The Register says Dr. Lewis Yocum diagnosed him with biceps tendinitis.
- Ervin Santana's thinking he might win 20 this year. Santana has had only one no-decision in his seven game winning streak.
Comments:
Anyone watching ESPN, NYM & CHC? Joe Morgan is so opinionated, that it doesnt take long to find something you disagree with him about... There's a website about that, firejoemorgan.com or something like that, but I tune in to hear him go off on tangents, and to miscall plays...
I do think Joe is much better than Tim McCarver. At least Joe can put together an intelligent sentence, unlike Mr.McCarver.
For kicks, I created the Joe Morgan drinking game. During any game he works with Jon Miller, everytime he says the word "I", you have to take a drink. Try it next time your drinking beers with your buddies and watching a game on ESPN. You'll be sporting a good buzz by the 5th or 6th inning, trust me.
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