Friday, August 28, 2009

Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-28-09: Chuck Finley Enters Angels' HOF; Felipe Lopez Back In Lineup; Chris Perez Extends Scoreless Streak; J.D. Drew 2 HRs

Chuck Finley, Jim Fregosi, & Don Baylor (Retired):
Brian Downing and Chuck Finley joined the Angels Hall of Fame on Thursday, the first members to be inducted into the exclusive club -- now numbering eight -- since 1995, when the late, beloved coach, Jimmie Reese, was honored.
Angels Official Site

Brett Tomko (Athletics):
Signed to a Minor League deal on Aug. 3, A's right-hander Brett Tomko spent two weeks at Triple-A Sacramento before being called up to face the Yankees, who had released him a week before Oakland plucked him off the scrap heap.
Athletics Official Site

Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
The Brewers must win to avoid a Cincinnati sweep, and Felipe Lopez is back in the lineup after missing a start Wednesday with a right foot injury.
Brew Beat

Chris Perez (Indians):
Chris Perez hasn't been perfect since the Indians acquired him this summer, but he's been awfully close.
Indians Official Site

Jack Wilson (Mariners):
Jack Wilson's first home run as a Mariner provided somewhat of a bright spot and made the score a little more respectable in the bottom of the ninth.
Mariners Official Site

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
J.D. Drew hit a pair of home runs for Boston (73-54), which found itself trailing, 9-0, through 4 1/2 innings of a game that included a mop-up pitching performance from Nick Green.
Red Sox Official Site

Scott Rolen (Reds):
few days removed from his activation off of the disabled list, Reds third baseman Scott Rolen isn't playing like someone that just missed two weeks with a concussion.
Reds Official Site

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Meanwhile, several Milwaukee veterans — catcher Jason Kendall, infielder Craig Counsell, center fielder Mike Cameron and right-handed starter Braden Looper — cleared waivers Thursday and could be dealt before Monday's deadline to set postseason rosters.
Fox Sports

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Manuel confirmed that Jamie Moyer will start a game in each of two scheduled doubleheaders in September, one against New York and the other vs. Florida.
Philadelphia Enquirer

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