Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-19-09: Charles Carter Released; Randy Flores Pitches In No-Hitter; Reid Gorecki Called Up; Edgar Gonzalez To Begin Rehab

Jess Todd (Indians):
Another skipper labeled Bard as a bonafide major league closer. And still another marveled at his first look at Columbus righthander Jess Todd, who joined the Indians, and thus the IL, recently after being traded from the Cardinals.

"(Todd) was throwing arms and elbows at you. Sitting 92-93 (mph) and snapping off a nasty slider."
Baseball America

Randy Flores & Mike McCoy (Rockies):
Randy Flores knows what it's like to pitch under pressure -- he saw his first Major League action back in 2002. But Tuesday night was a little different.
MiLB

Reid Gorecki (Braves):
The suburb of Lynbrook, N.Y., lies roughly 14 miles southeast of Citi Field, a half-hour car ride if traffic complies. By rush hour Tuesday, it was all but deserted.
Braves Official Site

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced Tuesday that Jeff Weaver will start on Thursday against the Cubs in place of right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, who's recovering from a mild concussion sustained last Saturday.
Dodgers Official Site

Jack Wilson (Mariners):
The Mariners' lineup card on Tuesday had a "J. Wilson" playing shortstop.

"It's not me. It's J-O Wilson," Jack Wilson said, referring to Josh Wilson.
Mariners Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
Edgar Gonzalez, who was hit on the head with a pitch on July 18, is set to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday as he works his way back from a scary injury that sent him to the hospital.
Padres Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
"You never know what you'll get when you put two old goats out there," Martinez said following a 5-1 victory over the D-backs. "It's a scary combination. You're not going to see that very often. You might as well enjoy it. I enjoyed it.
Phillies Official Site

Charles Carter (Free Agent):
The Fort Worth Cats of the American Association released him.

Mark Mulder (Free Agent):
According to a team source, the A's are focusing on starters who might be available.

Vicente Padilla and John Smoltz recently were released (although both have been linked with contenders), and ex-A's left-hander Mark Mulder is thought to be nearly ready to pitch.
SF Gate