Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-24-08: Sosa Released; Branyan Called Up; Polanco 4 Hits, 1 2B, & 1 RBI; Grudzielanek Doubles, Brown 1 RBI

Jorge Sosa(Free Agent):
Reliever Jorge Sosa was released after the Mets found no takers on the trade market and Sosa declined an assignment to New Orleans.
Met Notes

Daric Barton & Kiko Calero(Athletics):
It's probably safe to say Sacramento is not high on the list of destination spots for any Oakland A's player. In fact, most would be just fine if they never saw the state's capital city for the rest of their careers -- or at the very least, Raley Field.
Everything's Cool With The Cats

Emil Brown(Athletics):
0-for-4 with 1 RBI.
A's Beat RedSox 3-0

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
1-for-2 with 2 Runs, 2 BB's, & 1 SB.
Blue Jays Beat Royals 6-0

Russell Branyan(Brewers):
Left-handed hitter Russell Branyan has been called up to the Brewers, and manager Ned Yost will waste no time getting him in the lineup. Tony Gwynn Jr. was sent down to Triple-A Nashville as the second half of the transaction.
Branyan Called Up To Brewers

Jim Edmonds & Jason Marquis(Cubs):
Edmonds: 0-for-1.
Marquis: Started, 5.1 Innings, 7 Hits, 3 Runs(ALl ER), 3 BB's, 1 WP, 1 HR, & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:85-54)(ground out-fly out:9-5)(0-for-1 with 1 BB At The Plate).
Cubs Lose To Pirates 5-4

Marlon Anderson(Mets):
It was a clear call from the start. As Mets head trainer Ray Ramirez and manager Willie Randolph helped a limping Marlon Anderson off the field on Friday night, there was little question he was going to be beyond the hopeful "day-to-day" diagnosis.
Anderson Latest Mets Outfielder To Sit

Fernando Tatis(Mets):
As a veteran of eight big league seasons, Fernando Tatis has learned how to create opportunities for himself -- and seize the ones handed to him by others.
Tatis' Hard Work Paying Off With Mets

1-for-4 with 1 Run, 1 HBP, & 3 K's.
Mets Beat Rockies 9-2

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
0-for-4 with 1 K & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Nationals Lose To Brewers 5-2

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
1-for-1.
Padres Lose To Reds 7-2

So Taguchi(Phillies):
0-for-1 with 1 K.
Phillies Lose To Astros 4-3

Al Reyes(Rays):
1.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:11-7)(gorund out-fly out:2-1)(inherited runners-scored:3-0).
Rays Beat Orioles 11-4

J.D. Drew & Coco Crisp(RedSox):
Drew: 0-for-3 with 1 K.
Crisp: 0-for-3 with 2 K's.
RedSox Lose To A's 3-0

Placido Polanco(Tigers):
4-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 4 Runs, 1 BB, & Assisted in 1 Double Play.
Tigers Beat Twins 19-3

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Throwing Error, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Royals Lose To Blue Jays 6-0