Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-13-08: Gonzalez Gets 1st MLB Start & Doubles, Sosa DFA'd, Tatis Called Up, Grudz 3 Hits, Marquis & Percival Blow Games

Jim Edmonds(Free Agent):
Felix Pie is making progress, Lou Piniella said, but the Cubs may decide to send the young outfielder to the Minor Leagues to fine-tune his hitting.
Potential Acquistion Could Displace Pie

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 0-for-4 with 2 K's.
Brown: 0-for-3 with 2 K's.
A's Lose To Indians 4-0

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
0-for-4 with 2 K's.
Blue Jays Beat Twins 5-3

Jason Marquis(Cubs):
Loss(1-3), Started, 5.2 Innings, 9 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, 1 WP, 1 HR, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:77-50)(ground out-fly out:7-7)(1-for-2 At the Plate).
Cubs Lose To Padres 4-3

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
0-for-1 with 1 K.
Dodgers Lose To Brewers 5-3

Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
1-for-4 with 1 Run & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Mariners Lose To Rangers 5-2

Jorge Sosa & Fernando Tatis(Mets):
In an effort to change the direction of their season, the Mets have changed the composition of their bullpen and rotation. After 37 games -- and only 20 victories -- the Mets made a set of moves on Tuesday based on performance, not infirmary. And in doing so, it gave a sense of notice that mediocrity won't cut it anymore.
Mets Make Several Roster Moves

Marlon Anderson(Mets):
1 BB & 1 Run.
Mets Beat Nationals 6-3

Ronnie Belliard(Nationals):
0-for-1 with 1 K.
Nationals Lose To Mets 6-3

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
Kevin Kouzmanoff had been on the field to witness every pitch this season until he was removed in a double-switch in the bottom of the sixth inning in Monday's lopsided loss to the Cubs.
Gonzalez Makes First Big League Start

2-for-4 with 1 2B & 1 Fielding Error.
Padres Beat Cubs 4-3

So Taguchi(Phillies):
1 Sacrifice.
Phillies Beat Braves 5-4

Troy Percival(Rays):
(BS, 2), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, & 1 HR(pitches-strikes:24-13)(ground out-fly out:0-3).
Rays Beat Yankees 2-1

Coco Crisp & J.D. Drew(RedSox):
Crisp: 1-for-3 with 1 Run & 1 K.
Drew: 0-for-2.
RedSox Lose To Orioles 5-4

Mark Grudzielanke(Royals):
3-for-4 with 1 Run & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Royals Beat Tigers 3-2

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 1-for-5 with 1 Run & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Renteria: 1-for-4 with 1 GIDP, 1 Throwing Error, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Tigers Lose To Royals 3-2