Braves Player News: Conrad down, Johnson back from DL
According to David O’Brien of the AJC, the Braves have sent Brooks Conrad back to AAA Gwinnett since Kelly Johnson is coming back from the DL.
Conrad had a great cup of coffee as he hit .344 and had 2 three baggers, two home runs and eight total RBI.
I don’t know about this move, but i’m [...]
NL East News: Pedro, Halladay and All-Star Starters
The biggest news of the day appears to be that according to many reports, including Todd Zolecki’s Twitter, that former Met Pedro Martinez is on his way to Philadelphia. His latest news says that the physical may not be completed until tomorrow, but a deal is expected by Wednesday.
Zolecki also speaks to different Philly players [...]
NL East Player News: Detwiler, Ayala, Norton
The Nationals yesterday optioned RHP Ross Detwiler to the minors after losing to the Astros. He was 0-5 with an ERA over six this year.
The corresponding move was to bring back reliever Garret Mock as a starter. While starting in the minors, Mock was 5-1 with a 2.65 ERA, his first start will be Sunday.
The [...]
NL East gets 5 starters and 11 total in 2009 All-Star Game
The Rosters for the 2009 All-Star in St. Louis have been announced, and the National League East has 11 total representatives including 5 positional starters and the Mets leading the way with four representatives. The players that are listed are below:
Starters
Chase Utley 2B
Raul Ibanez OF
Reserves
Ryan Howard 1B
Starters
Hanley Ramirez
Pitchers
Josh Johnson RHP
Starters
David Wright 3B
Carlos Beltran OF
Pitchers
Johan Santana [...]
