Saturday, May 16, 2009

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-16-09: Dan Serafini Retires, Hyang-Nam Choi Signs Deal, Carmen Cali Promoted, Joe Nelson Over Troy Percival

Brian Barton (Braves):
From the time he was 5 years old, Brian Barton looked up at the stars and saw a place he would like to go.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Joe Nelson & Troy Percival (Rays):
That was Joe Nelson working the ninth inning of a two-run game Saturday and not Troy Percival, the guy with 357 career saves.
Bradenton Herald

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Milwaukee won its second 1-0 game this season thanks mostly to winning pitcher Jeff Suppan (3-3), who pitched seven scoreless innings in his best start of the year.
Brewers Official Site

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
The victory raised new manager A.J. Hinch's record to 2-6, but more importantly in the clubhouse, Max Scherzer picked up a much-deserved first big league win in his 23rd appearance and 14th start.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Kiko Calero has 21 appearances, while Renyel Pinto has 20. Leo Nunez and Dan Meyer each are at 16. So to preserve the bullpen, an extra pitcher was kept.
The Fish Pond

Fernando Tatis (Mets):
Jeremy Reed made his first career start at first base Friday night, and Fernando Tatis started there Saturday. The Mets have also revealed plans to use natural infielder Daniel Murphy at the position, though Manuel said he doesn't anticipate using any of the three there exclusively.
Mets Official Site

Dan Serafini (Retired):
The left-handed pitcher Dan Serafini has decided to retire from baseball in the uniform of the Monterrey Sultans, having been forever in the history of the club and the Mexican League, where in his season The 2003 debut, was recorded forever as the best pitcher in the league championship in 1.59 PCLA effectiveness. (Translated)
Sultanes de Monterrey Official Site

Carmen Cali (Dodgers):
Promoted from Double-A Chattanooga to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Hyang-Nam Choi (Dodgers):
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque.

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