Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Ex-Cardinals Watch 10-1-08: Playoff Rosters Being Set, More 2008 Round-Ups, Eckstien Possible Coaching Replacement

Jeff Suppan & Russell Branyan(Brewers):
The Brewers settled on a 25-man roster for the National League Division Series on Tuesday, and the 25th man was as surprised as anybody.
Nelson Makes Brewers' NLDS Roster

Dan Haren(Diamondbacks):
Co-aces Brandon Webb and Dan Haren anchored a starting rotation that gave the team solid outings night in and night out.
D-Backs Start With Sizzle, End With Fizzle

Danny Ardoin(Dodgers):
Danny Ardoin is the backup catcher.
Furcal To Start, Bat Leadoff For Dodgers

Rick Eckstein(Nationals):
With Rick Eckstein promoted to the big leagues in late August, there is speculation that he will be the new hitting coach, but the Nationals declined to comment. Eckstein has become a popular figure in the Major and Minor Leagues. He is credited for teaching Ryan Langerhans how to hit again, and for getting Kory Casto back on the radar screen in the organization.
Nats Begin Search For New Coaches

Jaime Moyer & So Taguchi(Phillies):
Sitting at his locker after Sunday's final regular-season game, Phillies left-hander J.A. Happ made himself available, just in case.
Happ Part Of Phillies' Playoff Roster

J.D. Drew(RedSox):
With J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell still in the midst of the Red Sox's workout session, manager Terry Francona wasn't ready to divulge whether the two ailing players would be returning to his lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Angels.
Francona Mum On Game 1 Lineup

Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Edgar Renteria seemingly aged several years upon arrival in Detroit, and his limited range and arm at shortstop became the symbol for a defense that gave away too many outs.
Lofty Expectations Go Unmet In 2008

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