Rick VandenHurk in the Orioles Rotation

post from FishStripes on 17 August 2010 09:03:00 AM. © FishStripes

It seems Rick VandenHurk is now a starter for the Orioles.

The Orioles today announced that they have placed RHP Jason Berken on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13, with right shoulder inflammation. RHP Rick Vandenhurk has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take Berken's place on the roster.
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Acquired from the Florida Marlins in exchange for LHP Will Ohman on July 31, VandenHurk was 1-1 with a 2.18 ERA (20.2IP, 5ER) in three starts for the Tides.

Granted, VandenHurk has always killed in Triple-A, but I still don't like this trade. Sure Ohman, for the most part, has been good out of the pen for the Marlins and they did need another lefty because Tankersley is at best a bit iffy since he is allowing 34% of his inherited runners to score. However, Ohman will more than likely not be with the team next season due to what he will command in earnings. It is just that the Marlins parted ways with a promising young starter and got a rent-a-reliever in return in a season that doesn't look all that promising. Yeah, I know, we are bottlenecked in potential starters, but something about this doesn't sit well with me. Of course, it could be that I am selfish. (GameFish is not.) For I loved getting all the extra traffic and comments from the Netherlands back when he was a starter for the Marlins. The Dutch are a fun group of people.

Be that as it may. Naturally, we wish the Incredible Hurk the best.

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Marlins extend contracts with the Minor League
Clubs

post from FishStripes on 17 August 2010 09:02:59 AM. © FishStripes

The Marlins have extended the contracts with the Minor League Clubs for next season.

The Florida Marlins announced Monday they have extended their player development contracts with New Orleans, Jacksonville and Greensboro through the 2012 season.

So if you own any of the minor league team's paraphernalia, wear it proudly because the Marlins are still associated with the cities. This is a good move in that the young players can get adjusted to playing in hot and humid conditions. Not to mention that the pitchers can learn to grip the ball and throw in the rain. While the fielders can learn to catch a ball when sweat and rain is blurring their vision. For now, this is a necessary skill to acquire.

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Does he belong in the Hall of Fame Rocky Colavito

post from Baseball: Past and Present on 17 August 2010 09:00:53 AM. © Baseball: Past and Present

Claim to fame: Colavito had a 14-year career from 1955 to 1968, and for about a ten-year stretch from the mid-1950s to ’60s, he was one of the best players in the American League. From 1956 through 1966, Colavito smacked 358 home runs, made six All Star teams, and finished among the top five in [...]

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Happy Anniversary Willie Mays!!!

post from 30-Year Old Cardboard on 17 August 2010 08:48:33 AM. © 30-Year Old Cardboard

On this day in 1973, Willie Mays hit the final home run of his career – #660!! At Shea Stadium, in front of a crowd of more than 36,000 fans, the New York Mets hosted the Cincinnati Reds. And in … Continue reading →

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Ronny Paulino to start sharing time behind the
plate

post from FishStripes on 17 August 2010 08:02:23 AM. © FishStripes

The Marlins have finally come to their senses and are going to platoon the catchers.

Joe Capozzi fills us in.

"I did have a conversation with Ronny Paulino and I told him what I've been seeing in him, that he's a little bit tired,' manager Edwin Rodriguez said Monday.
"It seems to be like his whole body is slowing down, his swing is slowing down. All of his actions are slowing down. He understands. He's very aware of what I am trying to do. He is fine sharing time with Hayes.'
Entering Monday's game, Paulino was batting .100 (3-for-30) this month. He hasn't caught successive games since Aug 10-11 in Washington. Since then, he has alternated starts with Hayes, who started Monday.

Catching is a really hard job. And doing it in the heat and humidity of South Florida, or for that matter anywhere in the towns in the NL East in July and August, is physically draining. While Brett Hayes didn't have the greatest of nights last night, he is a good substitute. He may not be the best, but he has his moments and is actually better than a worn down Paulino.

About time this took place.

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Sandlot Baseball When Mischief Sweeps the Plate

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Spitball pitcher Gaylord Perry once said, ?I reckon I tried everything on the old apple, but salt and pepper and chocolate sauce topping.? Well, we played on the sandlot with a few baseballs that had those exact coatings...

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Happy BirthdayAugust 17

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Johnny Rawlings (1892) Rudy York (1913) Donald Honig (1931) Jim Davenport (1933) John Buzhardt (1936) Diego Segui (1937) Boog Powell (1941) Ron Boyer (1944) Skip Lockwood (1946) Butch Hobson (1951) Alex Cole (1965) Jorge Posada (1971) Mike Maroth (1977) Brett Myers (1980) Dustin Pedroia (1983)

Ron Boyer is the brother of Clete Boyer and [...]

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New York Yankees: Manic Monday Leads To Seven New
Issues

Fresh off an unacceptable loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees arrived back home to face the Detroit Tigers for a four-game set.Instead of keeping the Tampa...READ MORE....Visit Lady Loves Pinstripes And You Won't[...]

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K-Rods Injury A Blessing In Disguise

Twitter is hinting about the possibility the Mets will be able to void K-Rod’s contract. This is the first good news I’ve heard all week! Not only is he owed $11.5 million next year but the Mets also get the chance to eliminate a problem in the clubhouse and on the field. Statistically speaking, I ... Continue Reading

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Happy Birthday Jorge Posada!!!

Unquestionably my favorite player on the current Yankees team, Jorge Posada turns 39 years old today. I have always had a lot of respect for catchers. I feel that their role is the most critical one on the team due … Continue reading →

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