Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-29-08: Jose & King Picked Up, Branyan Hits Solo HR, Wilson Doubles & 1 RBI, Borwn Doubles & Triples, Eckstein Doubles & 1 RBI

Jonny Kaplan(Lincoln/American Association):
Jonny Kaplan's baseball career has certainly had its ups and downs.
Saltdogs Blank Explorers 4-0

Dennis Abreu(Nashua/Can Am League):
You don't have to look hard to find Dennis Abreu in the Nashua Pride clubhouse.
Abreu's Steady Stock

Felix Jose(Calgary/Golden League):
The Calgary Vipers welcomed former major leaguer Felix Jose to Foothills Stadium today at an informal media conference.
Vipers Sign Felix Jose

Ray King(Astros):
The Astros signed veteran relief pitcher Ray King to a Minor League contract on Thursday.
Astros Sign King To Minor League Deal

Emil Brown & Daric Barton(Athletics):
Brown: 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 3B, & 1 BB.
Barton: 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 2 K's, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
A's Lose To Blue Jays 12-0

Scott Rolen & David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
Rolen: 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 1 HBP, 1 SB, & 1 K.
Eckstein: 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 2 BB's.
Blue Jays Beat A's 12-0

Russell Branyan & Julian Tavarez(Brewers):
Branyan: 1-for-2 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 2 BB's, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Tavarez: 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), & 2 BB's(pitches-strikes:23-8)(ground out-fly out:3-0).
Brewers Lose To Braves 8-1

Jason Marquis(Cubs):
Started, 5.1 Innings, 7 Hits, 3 Runs(All ER), 2 BB's, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:95-53)(ground out-fly out:9-4)(0-for-1 with 1 Sacrifice & 1 K At The Plate).
Cubs Beat Rockies 8-4

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
0-for-1.
Dodgers Lose To Mets 8-4

Fernando Tatis(Mets):
0-for-4.
Mets Beat Dodgers 8-4

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
0-for-4 with 2 K's & 1 GIDP.
Nationals Lose To Padres 5-2

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
1-for-2 with 2 RBI's, 1 IBB, & 1 K.
Padres Beat Nationals 5-2

Jack Wilson(Pirates):
2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & 1 Run.
Pirates Beat Reds 7-2

Troy Percival(Rays):
Prior to Thursday's game, the Rays cautiously placed Troy Percival on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain and reinstated infielder Willy Aybar from the DL.
Rays Place Closer Percival On D.L.

Kent Mercker(Reds):
Matt Belisle's days as a Reds starting pitcher appear to be over.
Belisle Sent To Minors, Mercker Activated

1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 BB(pitches-strikes:22-14)(ground out-fly out:2-1).
Reds Lose To Pirates 7-2

Brett Tomko(Royals):
Kyle Davies is in the Royals' pitching rotation and Brett Tomko is out.
Davies To Replace Tomko In KC Rotation