Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Ex-Cardinal Watch 8-5-09: Juan Encarnacion Running For Office; Jess Todd & Chris Lambert Called Up; Troy Cate Rejoins Indy Leagues

Juan Encarnacion (Retired):
Former major league baseball player born in this township, Juan Encarnacion, change the bat and ball for a seat in Congress, which announced its desire for pre-candidacy senadurĂ­a to the province of San Juan. (Translated)
Nuevo El Diario
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Scott Rolen (Reds):
It sounds like the Reds are getting more money in the Scott Rolen deal than previously reported. “We got cash considerations that the make it more tolerable to take on Scott’s contract,” Jocketty said. “There’s also an offset on his contract.”

Jocketty would not say how much. I’ve been told they got $3 million for this year and $3 million for next. The St. Louis Cardinals are also paying a $4 million signing bonus that is due in 2010.
Cincinnati Enquirer

The Reds are taking a safe approach with Scott Rolen as their newly acquired third baseman recovers from being hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis.
Reds Official Site

Joe McEwing (Winston-Salem) & Brian Rupp (Wilmington):
As much as Manager Joe McEwing of the Winston-Salem Dash enjoys the company of Brian Rupp, his counterpart with the Wilmington Blue Rocks, it's not going to break his heart to see his good friend leave town tonight.
Winston-Salem Journal

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Injured right-handers Dave Bush and Jeff Suppan threw productive bullpen sessions at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, when Brewers manager Ken Macha could suddenly see the day that he owned a surplus of starting pitchers.
Brewers Official Site

Jess Todd (Indians):
Right-hander Jess Todd, acquired on July 26 as the player to be named in the late June trade that sent Mark DeRosa to the Cardinals, will join the Tribe's big league bullpen Wednesday. He'll replace Jose Veras, who was informed after Tuesday's loss to the Twins that he will be designated for assignment. The Indians will have 10 days to trade, release or reassign Veras to the Minors.
Indians Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
First baseman Russell Branyan had two hits and drove in two runs, to push his total for the year to 58 and set a single-season career high.
Mariners Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
It's been more than two weeks since Padres second baseman Edgar Gonzalez experienced the most frightening moment of his baseball career: a 93-mph fastball that struck him in the head and caused him to collapse at home plate.
Padres Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer, who allowed six runs in five-plus innings against the Rockies, has won 256 games in his career and a team-high 10 games this season. But he also has a 5.55 ERA, which is the second-highest ERA of any starter in the National League. Only Cardinals right-hander Todd Wellmeyer's is higher (5.77).
Phillies Official Site

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Making it easier for Bay to sit was that right fielder J.D. Drew, who has been dealing with a left groin strain, declared himself fit to return to the lineup.
Red Sox Official Site

Chris Lambert (Tigers):
Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski announced after Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Orioles that the Tigers have recalled 26-year-old pitcher Chris Lambert from Triple-A Toledo and purchased the contract of catcher Alex Avila from Double-A Erie. Both players will be available for Wednesday's game against Baltimore at Comerica Park.
Tigers Official Site

Troy Cate (Long Island):
The Long Island Ducks today announced that Troy Cate has been re-signed after receiving his release from the Toronto Blue Jays organization and their Double-A affiliate, New Hampshire of the Eastern League. Cate became the fifth Duck in 2009 to sign with an affiliated club when he was picked up by the Blue Jays on July 27.
Atlantic League Baseball

Preston Wilson (Long Island):
The Long Island Ducks Of the Atlantic League placed him on the disabled list on July 30th.

Jose Mateo (Rockford):
The Rockford Riverhawks of the Frontier League activated him from the 14-day disabled list.

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