Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Brian Roberts‘ last game action for the Orioles and concussions have limited the former All-Star second baseman to just 98 total games since the beginning of 2010. Roberts spoke to Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun about his year on the sidelines, calling it “extremely hard and very frustrating…
Links from around baseball as Wednesday becomes Thursday.. The Reds are not seeking outside help at third base with Scott Rolen on the disabled list, writes John Fay of the Cincinnati Inquirer. General Manager Walt Jocketty also said that he hasn’t had discussions with the Red Sox, shooting down any speculation that the club might [...]
Vladimir Guerrero‘s comeback is officially underway, as the former MVP reported to the Blue Jays’ minor-league complex in Florida yesterday after signing a minor-league contract last week. When asked how Guerrero fits into the Blue Jays’ plans general manager Alex Anthopoulos made it very clear that they view the 37-year-old as a low-cost flier who…
The injury bug continues to bite notable AL East players. The Yankees put closer David Robertson on the 15-day DL with a strained left oblique, while Rays starter Jeff Niemann will miss the next 4-6 weeks after suffering a broken fibula during last night’s game in Toronto. Rafael Soriano will take over as New York’s [...]
Tonight’s minor moves.. The Rockies signed former Cardinals left-hander Tyler Johnson to a minor league deal, according to the CBSSports.com transactions page. Johnson, who won a ring with the Cards in 2006, has been out of affiliated baseball since 2009. The Reds released left-hander Ron Mahay, according to the International League transactions page. The 40-year-old [...]
Ivan Nova was removed from Monday’s game in the sixth inning with a sprained right ankle. Nova was hurt fielding a tapper near the mound and limped off the field afterwards. He was previously hit in the right foot by a Nick Markakis comebacker in the third, but the incident in the sixth was a…
Infielder Matt Antonelli has been designated for assignment, so that the … [visit site to read more] Baltimore Orioles designate Matt Antonelli for assignment – Call to the Pen – Call to the Pen – A Major League Baseball Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Orioles have designated infielder Matt Antonelli for assignment, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun (via Twitter). The move made room on the 40-man roster for the O’s to promote Xavier Avery from Triple-A Norfolk. Antonelli, 27, hooked on with the O’s in November and was hitting .204/.351/.280 in Norfolk. Antonelli was [...]
With outfielders Endy Chavez and Nolan Reimold out with injuries, the Baltimore Orioles are expected to promote 22-year-old outfield prospect Xavier Avery. If they do promote Avery, then expect the team to designate spot-starter Dana Eveland for assignment. … [visit site to read more] Analysis: Baltimore Orioles expected to call up Xavier Avery – Call [...]
