Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-29-09: Ron Flores, Omar Pena, & Jose Mateo Sign Deals; Rich Rundles Called Up, Dan Kantrovitz Studying At Harvard

Mark Mulder (Free Agent):
Former Mariner/White Sox/Tigers right-hander Freddy Garcia is the latest veteran starting pitcher available – and the Angels have no more interest in him than they have in Pedro Martinez, Mark Mulder, et al.
Orange County Register

Cecil Cooper (Astros):
Astros manager Cecil Cooper received a call Tuesday from baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson, who will review Cooper’s conduct after he was ejected Saturday by plate umpire Mike DiMuro.
Houston Chronicle

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Jack Wilson will take off another five or six days to reduce the swelling in the shortstop's sprained middle finger on his left hand before trying to hit. That was the order from hand specialist Dr. Mark Baratz after examining Wilson in Pittsburgh yesterday. Once the swelling subsides, Wilson will resume hitting and, if that goes well, try catching the ball with that hand.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Darren Oliver (Angels):
Darren Oliver (strained left triceps) threw a bullpen session, and said he is "feeling better every day." Oliver is expected to be ready when he is eligible to come off the DL Monday.
LA Times

Dan Kantrovitz (Retired):
Things have a way of coming full circle for Dan Kantrovitz, which is why it’s no surprise that he’s found his way to Harvard.
The Harvard Crimson

Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
Aside from a few scattered Interleague games, Angels infielder Maicer Izturis hasn't gotten the chance to regularly play against his older half-brother, Cesar. So when Cesar, 29, signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Orioles in December, Maicer circled the Angels' early-season trip to Camden Yards on his calendar.
Angels Official Site

Rich Rundles & Anthony Reyes (Indians):
Left-handed reliever Rich Rundles was promoted from Triple-A Columbus to take Hafner's 25-man roster spot, but that is likely just a temporary move in the wake of the burden placed on the 'pen by Anthony Reyes' two-inning start against the Red Sox on Tuesday. The Indians are expected to make another roster move -- or perhaps multiple moves -- in advance of the weekend series in Detroit to bring in a position player.
Indians Official Site

Fernando Tatis (Mets):
Tatis hit his first home run in the sixth -- it was ruled a home run after the umpires reviewed replays at the request of the Marlins -- creating the lead Putz didn't protect.
Mets Official Site

Julian Tavarez & Kip Wells (Nationals):
So one of the first moves Rizzo made in March was signing right-hander Julian Tavarez, 35, to a Minor League deal. It turned out to be a good one, as Tavarez has emerged as the best reliever on the Nationals. Entering Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Tavarez has a 2.79 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings.
Nationals Official Site

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Red Sox manager Terry Francona had to do a fast shuffle of his starting lineup Wednesday.
Red Sox Official Site

Ron Flores (Long Island):
Was signed and activated by Long Island in the Atlantic League.

Omar Pena (Worcester):
Worcester of the Can-Am League signed him for the 2009 season.

Jose Mateo (Rockford):
Rockford of the Frontier League signed him for the 2009 season.

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