Thursday, June 11, 2009

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-11-09: Blaine Neal & Mark Johnson Hit D.L.; Jose Garcia Activated; Pablo Ozuna Suspended; Dennis Dove Coaching

Pablo Ozuna (Phillies):
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Philadelphia Phillies Minor League infielder Pablo Ozuna has received a 50-game suspension after showing an elevated Testosterone/Epitestosterone ratio, a performance-enhancing substance violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The Biz Of Baseball

Dennis Dove (Georgia Southern Volunteer Asst.):
Dennis Dove and Carlos Love haven't forgotten the feeling, the goose bumps brought on by the chance to play baseball against the nation's best.
Savannah Morning News

Adam Kennedy (Athletics):
Jack Hannahan started the comeback with a leadoff triple. Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer made what Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire flatly stated was an ill-advised attempt to catch it, but a single would have done the trick for Oakland there, too. After Orlando Cabrera's RBI single to center, Kennedy hammered a 2-0 pitch from previously stingy Twins starter Nick Blackburn out to right.
Athletics Official Site

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
The evolution of Max Scherzer has been on display all season, and Thursday afternoon, the right-handed pitcher ventured into uncharted territory.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
With a 4-4 mark heading into Friday's matchup against the Astros, Dan Haren's win-loss record implies he's having an ordinary season on the mound. The rest of his numbers show why he is now the D-backs staff ace and one of the top pitchers in the National League.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Russell Branyan homered and drove in three runs, Olson turned in a workman-like five innings and the Mariners rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Orioles on Thursday.
Mariners Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Left-hander Jamie Moyer pitched effectively over six innings, allowing eight hits and three runs and striking out three. He is 2-1 with a 3.77 ERA in his past five starts after going 3-3 with an 8.15 ERA in his first seven.
Phillies Official Site

Joe Nelson (Rays):
Randy Choate followed Balfour and carried the Rays through the eighth before Joe Nelson finished out the game by retiring the Angels in order in the ninth. For the night, the bullpen allowed no runs in 4 2/3 innings, giving them a composite of 10 scoreless innings over the past two nights.
Rays Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Triple-A Columbus placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Mark Johnson (Cubs):
Triple-A Iowa placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Jose Garcia (Newark):
The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League activated him.

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