Delino DeShields (Reds MiLB Hitting Coach) & Bob Forsch (Reds MiLB Pitching Coach):
This is how it happens. You play 10, 12, 13 years in the big leagues, cash in a couple of big contracts at the end. "Retire" by the simple act of not answering your phone for an entire offseason, your career numbers a statement for all eternity as to who you were. You lay low, help raise those kids, get the oldest ready to fly the nest. Get divorced -- ouch -- and watch the economy go down the toilet -- double ouch. Start thinking that, well, if you were ever going to get back in the game, this might not be a bad time.
Washington Post
Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
The Orioles welcomed back their infield linchpin on Friday, when they activated shortstop Cesar Izturis from a five-week stint on the disabled list due to an appendectomy. Izturis will go right back to his normal starting duties, relegating Robert Andino to a reserve role and patching up the team's infield defense.
Orioles Official Site
Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
Scott Rolen had his 25-game hit streak end in Friday's 2-0 win. It was a career high for Rolen, and the fourth-longest hitting streak in Blue Jays history. The longest streak was set by Shawn Green, who had a 28-game hitting streak in 1999.
Blue Jays Official Site
General manager Walt Jocketty would not comment on a Toronto Sun report that the Reds are interested in Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dan Haren & Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks):
On Friday, Haren gave up four hits for his ninth victory of the season and second career shutout. The three-time All-Star struck out 10 Marlins hitters while lowering his ERA to a Major League-leading 2.01.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Long reliever or spot starter.
No matter the role, Jeff Weaver has filled in more than admirably anywhere the Dodgers have needed him this season.
Dodgers Official Site
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
By no means is Edgar Gonzalez a prolific home run hitter. No, that particular gene belongs to his younger brother, Adrian Gonzalez, who has averaged over 30 home runs in each of the past three seasons.
Padres Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies All-Star Jason Marquis could be the perfect example of a pitcher evolving into stardom.
Rockies Official Site
Alexander Francisco & Ivan Bellazetin (Minatitlan):
Alexander Francisco launched solid 6 entries which allowed two hits and finished by three unstoppable bleaching combined with three relays, giving him a 3-0 victory oil Minatitlán on Pericos de Puebla, the first of the series. Francis did not give a punch and base 1. (Translated)
Mexican Pacific League Official Site
Alberto Castillo & Jose Garcia (Newark):
The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League returned Alberto Castillo back to the Newark Bears and the Bears also placed Jose Garcia on the inactive list.
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