Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-25-08: Rolen Doubles & 1 RBI, Branyan Doubles, Wright & Percival Collect Wins, Polanco Assists In 3 Double Plays

Julian Tavarez(Free Agent):
Bartolo Colon is a good friend of Julian Tavarez. He said his old buddy wants to pitch for the Mets. At least that would his first preference, but there's no indication yet whether the Mets or any other team are willing to sign the free agent righty.
Whither Julian?

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 0-for-1 & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Brown: 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI & 1 K.
A's Beat RedSox 6-3

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Blue Jays Beat Royals 3-1

Russell Branyan(Brewers):
As Spring Training began this February, Russell Branyan called Brewers general manager Doug Melvin.
Branyan Back In the Big Leagues

2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 1 BB.
Brewers Lose To Nationals 7-6

Jeff Weaver(Brewers):
As part of the agreement when the Brewers signed free-agent pitcher Jeff Weaver to a minor-league deal after the season began, he can ask for his release next Sunday if he is not called up to the majors.
Weaver Deadline Coming

Jim Edmonds(Cubs):
0-for-1.
Cubs Lose To Pirates 6-5

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
0-for-1 with 1 K.
Dodgers Beat Cardinals 4-3

Fernando Tatis(Mets):
0-for-1.
Mets Lose To Rockies 4-1

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
1-for-1.
Nationals Beat Brewers 7-6

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
Pinch Hit BB.
Padres Beat Reds 12-9

So Taguchi(Phillies):
0-for-1 with 1 Run(Pinch Runner).
Phillies Beat Astros 15-6

Jamey Wright(Rangers):
Win(3-1), 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 WP, & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:26-15)(ground out-fly out:2-2).
Rangers Beat Indians 2-1

Al Reyes & Troy Percival(Rays):
Saturday night's win over the Orioles turned out to be a rout, but there were times when the game almost felt like it could slip away despite the Rays having a seven-run lead. Had J.P. Howell and Al Reyes not come through, things might have gotten a little more interesting.
Rays Recognize Value Of Howell, Reyes

Troy Percival(Rays):
Win(1-0), 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strieks:8-7)(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Rays Beat Orioles 5-4

Mike Lincoln(Reds):
0.2 Innings, 0 Hits O Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:9-5)(grouund out-fly out:0-1).
Reds Lose To Padres 12-9

J.D. Drew & Mike Timlin(RedSox):
Drew: 1-for-4 with 2 K's.
Timlin: 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:21-16)(ground out-fly out:1-0).
RedSox Lose To A's 6-3

Brett Tomko(Royals):
For Royals starter Brett Tomko, the 2008 season has been somewhat of a roller-coaster ride on the mound. Kansas City does not quite know what to expect from the right-hander, who has been extremely inconsistent from start to start.
Royals Seek Consistancy From Tomko

Placido Polanco(Tigers):
This is how Placido Polanco hits when healthy.
Polanco Looks To Keep Up Hitting Tear

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 1-for-4 & Assisted In 3 Double Plays.
Renteria: 0-for-3 with 1 BB & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Tigers Lose To Twins 6-1