Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-26-08: Nelson Called Up, Young Hits Solo HR, Rolen Doubles, Taguchi 2 Doubles & 1 RBI, Ponson & Tomko Pounded, Moyer Wins

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
The Blue Jays will have a familiar face greeting them upon the team's arrival in Oakland on Monday night following a 2,600-mile flight to the West Coast.
Eckstein Set To Rejoin Jays On Tuesday

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 2 K's.
Blue Jays Beat Royals 7-2

Julian Tavarez(Brewers):
Looking for an experienced arm in the bullpen, the Brewers are on the verge of adding former Red Sox reliever Julian Tavarez to their roster.
Brewers Ready To Add Tavarez

Russell Branyan(Brewers):
0-for-5 with 4 K's.
Brewers Beat Nationals 4-3

Jim Edmonds(Cubs):
I don't understand the move to send Pie down and sign Edmonds. I like that Edmonds is a power hitter, and a good fielding outfielder, but his numbers in San Diego were awful. Why make this move? -- Jeremiah W., Valparaiso, Ind.
Mailbag With Carrie Muskat 5-26-08

1-for-3 with 1 K.
Cubs Beat Dodgers 3-1

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
0-for-4 & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Dodgers Lose To Cubs 3-1

Joe Nelson(Marlins):
The Albuquerque Express is in full swing. For three straight days, the Marlins have made a roster move, bringing up and sending down a player to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Marlins Bring Up Nelson From Triple-A

1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:16-11)(ground out-fly out:3-0).
Marlins Beat Mets 7-3

Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
0-for-1 with 1 Run(Pinch Runner).
M's Lose To RedSox 5-3

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
1-for-4 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 1 K, 1 Fielding Error, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Nationals Lose To Brewers 4-3

So Taguchi & Jaime Moyer(Phillies):
Taguchi: 3-for-5 with 2 2B's, 1 RBI, 2 Runs, & 1 K.
Moyer: Win(5-3), Started, 7 Innings, 6 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, 1 HR, & 7 K's(pitches-strikes:91-61)(ground out-fly out:7-7)(o-for-1 with 1 Run, 1 BB, 2 Sacrifices, & 1 K At The Plate).
Phillies Beat Rockies 20-5

Sidney Ponson(Rangers):
Loss(3-1), Started, 5 Innings, 12 Hits, 5 Runs(All ER), 3 BB's, 1 HR, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:94-53)(ground out-fly out:11-3).
Rangers Lose To Rays 7-3

Al Reyes(Rays):
1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:17-10)(ground out-fly out:0-2).
Rays Beat Rangers 7-3

J.D. Drew(RedSox):
2-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 K.
RedSox Beat M's 5-3

Mark Grudzielanek & Brett Tomko(Royals):
Grudz: 0-for-3 with 3 K's & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Tomko: Loss(2-6), Started, 6 Innings, 8 Hits, 7 Runs(6 ER), 2 HR's, & 4 K's(pitches-strikes:108-67)(ground out-fly out:5-9).
Royals Lose To Blue Jays 7-2

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 1-for-3 with 1 IBB, 1 Sacrifcie, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Renteria: 1-for-5 & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Tigers Lose To Angels 1-0