Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-18-09: Zach Pitts Released, Cesar Izturis & Edgar Renteria Missing Time, Jeff Weaver Gets Spot Start, Jamie Moyer Aims For 250

Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
When you build up the middle, you rarely find yourself with replacement parts. The Orioles had to sit shortstop Cesar Izturis on Tuesday due to a strained left groin, an ailment which forced them to shift their plans. Baltimore turned to Robert Andino, with Ty Wigginton listed as the emergency fallback.
Orioles Official Site

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Jeff Weaver learned around 6 p.m. PT on Tuesday that he'd be the Dodgers starting pitcher at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday as they go for a series sweep of the Mets.
Dodgers Official Site

Edgar Renteria (Giants):
Shortstop Edgar Renteria missed his fourth consecutive start with a strained right hamstring Tuesday, though he was available to pinch-hit in the Giants' series opener against the San Diego Padres.
Giants Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
The Phillies bumped Chan Ho Park from the rotation to the bullpen Tuesday, but he actually didn't have the worst ERA in the rotation.
Jamie Moyer did.
Phillies Official Site

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Do you have any numbers on the average runs scored with and without Jack Wilson starting? It seems him coming back has righted the ship in a big way. With Brian Bixler there, those two sure outs in the eighth and ninth spots were just killing us. -- John E., Coalport, Pa.
Pirates Official Site

Zach Pitts (Free Agent):
Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League released him.

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