NL East Series Preview from 8-13-09 through 8-17-09
The Philadelphia Phillies(64-48, 1st in NL East) may have finally figured out their troubles since the trade deadline this week. This week, after being swept by the Marlins, the offense may have finally come back to life during a three game set in Chicago. Cliff Lee has been outstanding as he has three wins in [...]
Marlins Player News: Miller down, Gaby Sanchez up
After the game Monday, the Marlins sent the struggling starter Andrew Miller to AAA New Orleans according to the Fish Bytes blog in the Miami Herald. Miller had been struggling in his last few starts.
Gaby Sanchez is 25 years old and had hoped to make the team out of spring training. He is [...]
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 [...]
Marlins Player News: Calero back from DL
FishStripes reports that Kiko Calero is back from the DL for tonight’s game. Tim Wood was optioned to AAA for his return and Calero has been on the DL since June 21st.
Marlins Player News: Andy Gonzalez up, De Aza down
The Marlins have sent OF Alejandro De Aza to AAA and at the same time brought IF Andy Gonzalez up. Alfredo Amezaga was transferred over to the 60 day DL as well. Amezaga has been on the DL since May 17th with what is listed as a “left knee contusion”
De Aza was hitting .250 in [...]
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 [...]
Marlins Player News: Luis Ayala Signs
The Marlins have signed RHP Luis Ayala Thursday after he cleared waivers from the Twins. Ayala had pitched in 28 games for the twins while going 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA. Most National League East fans will remember him pitching for the Mets at the end of the season and the Nationals before that. He [...]
