Two bits of news from Columbus
- Clippers RHP Brian Sanches has been named an International League All Star for the 2008 Triple-A All Star Game in Louisville. Sanches is the lone Clippers player on the roster. He is 1-0 with a 1.25 ERA, earning his 50th career save in the Clippers 9-7 victory over Toledo on Tuesday.
- OF Tommy Murphy elected to take free agency as per his minor league contract (July 1st out-clause)
(both items courtesy of ClippersMedia.com)
Andrew S | 02-Jul-08 at 3:47 pm | Permalink
That’s too bad about Murphy. He was a dynamic hitter and sparkplug for that offense.
Mark | 02-Jul-08 at 4:50 pm | Permalink
Paging Mike Daniel…
Andrew S | 02-Jul-08 at 5:14 pm | Permalink
I figured Bernadina.
Hoagie | 02-Jul-08 at 5:36 pm | Permalink
Any news on who the Nats will send down to make room for Kearns?
Brian Oliver | 02-Jul-08 at 5:52 pm | Permalink
My guess is that Kory Casto will be sent down since he has options left. Bernadina will stick around to play CF until Milledge comes back
Positively Half St. | 02-Jul-08 at 6:22 pm | Permalink
This year has shown us what “AAAA” means. We have had a number of folks come up, and only Jesus Flores has really distinguished himself. Of course, most of us wanted him to be the starting catcher from the beginning of the year, although it was unlikely that our enthusiasm would be rewarded like it was.
It seems that the best bet is to bring true prospects up. Manning and Sanches were passible (Manning looked better until today, I admit). What kind of curse are we under, though, if not only are best major league players get hurt, but our best prospects, like Marrero and Maxwell?
Bad times for Washington, in general. Poll numbers for politicians reflect bad times. The baseball team suffers. Economy stinks. We end up looking to Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Vermont for a ray of hope.
Dick | 02-Jul-08 at 8:58 pm | Permalink
Maxwell has a history of injuries. He appears to be another Nick Johnson, talented but unable to stay on the field.
Suns Fan | 03-Jul-08 at 1:32 am | Permalink
Players get hurt. Marrero’s injury especially was a freak injury that can happen. Same with Smolinski’s injury here in Hagerstown. Sometimes people get into the wrong spot at the wrong time through no fault of their own and get hurt. Nobody likes to see it, but it’s part of the game.
Smolinski has been very attentive and watching the game closely during his recovery period. It’ll be interesting to see how he plays when he gets back. I suspect he’ll play well. He’s handled the tough situation very well.