2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Runelvys Hernandez - SP - Astros</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Astros recalled RHP Runelvys Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll start Monday night against the Pirates, who clearly must have done something right to deserve such good luck. Hernandez went 0-3 with a 10.29 ERA in three starts for the Astros earlier this season, making him 14-27 with a 6.13 ERA in 53 starts since 2005. He "earned" the call-up by going 6-4 with a 4.07 ERA and 65/27 K/BB ratio in 17 starts at Triple-A.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Chris Denorfia - OF - Athletics</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A's activated outfielder Chris Denorfia from the disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Denorfia has been out since May 11 with a lower back injury.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Mike Cervenak - 1B - Phillies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillies optioned infielder Mike Cervenak to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Cervenak got just one at-bat in 10 days with the Phillies.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brett Myers - SP - Phillies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Phillies recalled RHP Brett Myers from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Demoted to the minors on July 1, Myers posted a 3.00 ERA and 28/7 K/BB ratio in 27 innings spread over four starts. He was 3-9 with a 5.84 ERA in 17 starts for the Phillies prior to the demotion, but will rejoin the rotation with a start Wednesday against the Mets.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Juan Morillo - RP - Rockies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rockies optioned RHP Juan Morillo to Triple-A Colorado Springs.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Morillo pitched a scoreless inning in his only appearance during his three days with the Rockies.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Joe Koshansky - 1B - Rockies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rockies optioned first baseman Joe Koshansky to Triple-A Colorado Springs.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Rockies obviously weren't impressed with what they saw from Koshansky in limited action, so they'll go with Garrett Atkins at first base and Ian Stewart at third for now. Stewart should have considerable value in NL-only leagues until Todd Helton comes back. As for Koshansky, well, if he's not good enough to be on the team right now, the Rockies might as well put him on waivers and see if someone else wants him. He's 26 and has nothing left to prove in the minors.
Jul. 21</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Kip Wells - RP - Rockies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rockies activated RHP Kip Wells from the 60-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Wells will get the start in Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Troy Tulowitzki - SS - Rockies</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rockies activated shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Clint Barmes and Omar Quintanilla will go back into the mix for playing time at second base with Tulo back. Quintanilla figures to see fewer at-bats than either Jeff Baker or Barmes.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Andrew Sisco - RP - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox transferred LHP Andrew Sisco from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Sisco was already out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April, so this clears up a spot on the 40-man roster for Clayton Richard.
Jul. 21</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Adam Russell - RP - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox optioned RHP Adam Russell to Triple-A Charlotte.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Russell pitched primarily in middle relief, and had posted a 5.59 ERA in his month with the team. He had given up four runs in his last three innings, making him the most vulnerable member of the White Sox bullpen.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Clayton Richard - SP - White Sox</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>White Sox purchased the contract of LHP Clayton Richard from Triple-A Charlotte.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll start on Tuesday, not Nick Masset as previously reported. Richard was scheduled to pitch in the Olympics for Team USA, but clearly Ozzie Guillen hates America. Either that, or the Sox are scrambling for some depth with Jose Contreras on the DL. Since being promoted to Triple-A, Richard has posted a 2.37 ERA and limited opposing batters to a .181 BAA in six starts. He's surrendered just 20 walks in 121 2/3 minor league innings this season.
Jul. 21</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Joel Peralta - RP - Royals</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Royals optioned RHP Joel Peralta to Triple-A Omaha.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Peralta had allowed five runs in 8 2/3 innings since returning to the majors a month ago. He'll be back next time a reliever gets hurt.
Jul. 21 - 5:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Leo Nunez - RP - Royals</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Royals activated RHP Leo Nunez from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Nunez, who had a 1.71 ERA before going down in May with a strained lat, will rejoin the pen and help set up for Joakim Soria.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Johnny Damon - OF - Yankees</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Yankees activated outfielder Johnny Damon from the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It looked like Damon might be held out until Friday, but the move to place Jorge Posada on the DL freed up a roster spot for him. He's in the lineup as a designated hitter tonight. Brett Gardner apparently will stick around until Damon is throwing better.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jorge Posada - C - Yankees</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Yankees placed catcher Jorge Posada on the 15-day disabled list.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Posada was scheduled to see Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek on Tuesday to get an MRI. It's beginning to look like season-ending surgery is a possibility for him. The Yankees could utilize him as a DH even if he couldn't catch, but he's not hitting like he did last year and might not be an upgrade in the spot. Also, it he waits to undergo surgery, then there's a good chance he wouldn't be ready for the start of 2009. The Yankees will go with Jose Molina behind the plate for now. They have Chad Moeller on the roster as a backup, but they'll likely look for an alternative there (Gregg Zaun?) if Posada chooses surgery.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Donnie Murphy - 3B - Athletics</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Athletics designated infielder Donnie Murphy for assignment.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It was pretty surprising that the A's simply handed Murphy a job coming out of spring training rather than open up the utility role for competition. He entered the year as a .194 hitter in 247 at-bats, and he wasn't any better in his age-25 season, hitting .188/.278/.307 in 101 at-bats. He should clear waivers.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Brooks Conrad - 2B - Athletics</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Athletics purchased the contract of infielder Brooks Conrad from Triple-A Sacramento.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Conrad will take over Donnie Murphy's reserve role. He has very nice pop for an infielder, but that's really the only thing working in his favor. He was hitting .242/.321/.484 with 21 homers in the PCL. Defensively, he's a below average second baseman incapable of playing shortstop in more than an emergency. He might not be a bad 25th man, but the A's would likely go to Eric Patterson or Gregorio Petit as a regular if they lost either Mark Ellis or Bobby Crosby to injury.
Jul. 21</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Jaime Garcia - SP - Cardinals</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals optioned LHP Jaime Garcia to Triple-A Memphis.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Garcia pitched two innings of scoreless relief for the Cards before allowing three runs in five innings in his lone start on Sunday. Garcia pitched well, but the Cardinals want to make sure they have plenty of fresh arms for their four-game series with the Brewers.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Re: 2008 MLB Transactions - July 21

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Mitchell Boggs - SP - Cardinals</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals recalled RHP Mitchell Boggs from Triple-A Memphis.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The pitching carousel in St. Louis keeps spinning. Boggs pitched effectively in his first stint for the Cardinals before giving up 10 earned runs in a start earlier this month. He was then sent down and he's allowed just three runs in 13 innings. He'll add depth to the St. Louis bullpen for their four-game series with the Brewers.
Jul. 21 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>