Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-14-08: Edmonds Signs With Cubs, Rolen Doubles, Cairo Drives In 1 Run, Reyes Returns, Lincoln Roughed Up

Emil Brown(Athletics):
0-for-4 with 1 K & 1 GIDP.
A's Lose To Indians 2-0

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
If Wednesday's test was any indication, the Blue Jays may not have to wait much longer for the return of their starting shortstop. David Eckstein, who went on the disabled list retroactive to May 7 with a strained right hip flexor, worked out at the Metrodome and then pronounced himself on course to come off the DL as soon as the mandatory 15 days have expired.
Eckstein On Track To Return From Injury

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
1-for-3 with 1 2B, 2 Runs, 1 BB, 1 SB, & 1 Fielding Error.
Blue Jays Beat Twins 6-5

Jim Edmonds(Cubs):
Jim Edmonds will now try to revive his career with the Cubs.
Cubs Make It Official With Edmonds

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
0-for-1.
Dodgers Beat Brewers 6-4

Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
2-for-6 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
M's Beat Rangers 4-3

Fernando Tatis(Mets):
Moises Alou and Luis Castillo have been unhealthy so far this season. Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado have been unproductive. So four Mets, playing four very different positions, have done little to help their team's offensive woes.
Versatile Tatis A Diamond In The Rough

Marlon Anderson(Mets):
1-for-1 with 1 Run.
Mets Lose To Nationals 5-3

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
0-for-1.
Padres Lose To Cubs 8-5

So Taguchi(Phillies):
0-for-1.
Phillies Lose To Braves 8-6

Jack Wilson(Pirates):
After spending the last four weeks in Bradenton, Fla., Jack Wilson is finally set to take the next step in his work to rehab his strained left calf.
Wilson To Join Indy On Thursday

Jamey Wright(Rangers):
1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs(pitches-strikes:17-11)(ground out-fly out:1-2).
Rangers Lose to M's 4-3

Al Reyes(Rays):
With an 11-game home win streak, there was only one Rays locker where the mood appeared to be somber. That of pitcher Scott Dohmann, who was designated for assignment prior to Wednesday's game.
Reyes Returns To Rays Bullpen

0.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:6-3)(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Rays Lost To Yankees 2-1

Mike Lincoln(Reds):
1 Inning, 3 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER)(pitches-strikes:24-12)(ground out-fly out:3-0).
Reds Beat Marlins 7-6

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
0-for-3 with 1 BB, 2 K's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Royals beat Tigers 2-0

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 1-for-4.
Renteria: 0-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Tigers Lose To Royals 2-0