-- Mark Pouliot of Hardball Talk reports that "Ian Snell, who said he was retiring after he failed to make the Cardinals this spring, signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday...The Dodgers could use some starting pitching depth, so they’ll stash him away in Triple-A and see what happens."
-- Josh Wilson, a utility infielder who hails from Mt. Lebanon HS, was claimed by the Milwaukee Brewers today off waivers from the D-Backs per a team announcement.
-- Ex-Bucco reliever Steven Jackson was claimed by the Reds today after being cut loose by the Dodgers according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy. He'll go to Triple A Louisville. In 2009, he pitched in 40 games for Pittsburgh and had a 3.14 ERA, but was rocked in 2010.
-- Adam LaRoche has been diagnosed with a large tear in his labrum, LaRoche also has a small tear in his rotator cuff. He's going to rest for two or three weeks, but may well face the knife after trying to play through the injuries, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
-- After making his final rehab start Monday for Triple-A Reno, LHP Zach Duke is set to make his Arizona Diamondbacks debut Saturday in Houston, according to his web site. He broke his hand in the preseason.
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ReplyDeleteToo bad about Adam LaRoche. I hope he can make it back 100% from what is sure to be significant surgery. As for Snell, if he is physically and mentally sound I have no doubt he can still win ballgames on a major league pitcher's mound. But this might be his last look at it.
ReplyDeleteYah, Will, he always was a pro, and this injury does look like a season-ender. Man, if he could only figure out how to swing in May like he does in August...
ReplyDeleteFortunately for him, he signed a two year deal with the Nats, so he doesn't have to worry about being damaged goods on the FA market next season.