Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-7-09: Jason Cairns Signs Deal, Ricardo Rodriguez Released, Ron Villone Called Up, Jamie Moyer Denied Win #250

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Looper, who had his worst outing of the season (3 1/3 innings, eight hits, five runs) and fell to 2-2, put it more succinctly.
Brewers Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Haren wound up allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Kiko Calero paces all relievers in appearances with 16, and Renyel Pinto is one behind with 15.
Marlins Official Site

Ron Villone (Nationals):
A day after watching their bullpen implode against the Dodgers, the Nationals designated left-hander Mike Hinckley for assignment and purchased the contract of left-hander Ron Villone from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Nationals Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
The game was won on a hit, make no mistake about that. A "bullet," as San Diego's Chris Burke would say after the game of David Eckstein's opposite-field single in the 10th inning that lifted the Padres to victory on Thursday.
Padres Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer allowed seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in a 7-5 loss to the Mets on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. It was his shortest start since May 11, 2005, when he allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings against the Yankees.
Phillies Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Marquis' dominant stretch of starts at Coors Field finally came to end on Thursday, however, as the Rockies right-hander battled into the seventh inning in an 8-3 loss to the Giants, his first defeat in seven career starts in Denver.
Rockies Official Site

Ricardo Rodriguez (Free Agent):
Was released by Saltillo of the Triple-A Mexican League. He made seven starts posting a 3-0 record and 6.75 ERA. The righty allowed 46 hits, 30 runs (26 earned), four home runs, 12 walks, and struck out 19 over 32 innings.

Juan Acevedo (Chihuahua):
Placed on the inactive list. He's made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record and 4.71 ERA. The righty has allowed 25 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), two home runs, 13 walks, and struck out 11 over 21 innings.

Jason Cairns (Traverse City):
The Traverse City Beach Bums today announced the signing of Traverse City native Jason Cairns, a right-handed pitcher.
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