Ballbug http://www.ballbug.com/ MLB Buzz Bot en-us Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:00:59 -0400 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:00:59 -0400 postGame: Phillies 3 Mets 2 (Matthew Cerrone/MetsBlog.com) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p42#a080704p42 Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Phillies 3 Mets 2  —  The Mets (42-44) lost to the Phillies (48-39) by the score of 3 to 2 in Philadelphia tonight.  —  For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.  —  However, in case you missed it, know that Johan Santana looked great, but, for some bizarre reason …

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:35:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p42#a080704p42 Reyes upset with Hernandez's remarks (Marty Noble/MLB.com) http://www.ballbug.com/080705/p1#a080705p1 Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Reyes upset with Hernandez's remarks  —  Shortstop, broadcaster have words on Mets' charter flight  —  PHILADELPHIA — Remarks made by Keith Hernandez during the telecast of a Mets game on Sunday irritated Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to such a degree that the two argued during the team's charter flight …

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:24:06 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080705/p1#a080705p1 Brewers still pursuing Sabathia (Tom Haudricourt/Brewers Blog) http://www.ballbug.com/080705/p3#a080705p3 Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Brewers still pursuing Sabathia  —  I just talked with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, who confirmed that he remains in pursuit of Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia.  But Melvin said he has no deal in place and his understanding is that the Indians are still entertaining offers from other clubs.

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:50:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080705/p3#a080705p3 Tribe cuts struggling Borowski, '07 AL saves leader (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p34#a080704p34 Associated Press:
Tribe cuts struggling Borowski, '07 AL saves leader  —  CLEVELAND — Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday.  —  The right-hander blew his fourth save in 10 chances on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, and was 1-3 with a 7.56 ERA in 18 games this season.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:25:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p34#a080704p34 Helton's back forces him to take time off (Denver Post) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p21#a080704p21 Denver Post:
Helton's back forces him to take time off  —  Late Wednesday night, Todd Helton moved gingerly through the Rockies clubhouse.  It was clear his problematic lower back was acting up.  —  “It's just worse than usual,” Helton said.  —  In an unusual move, Helton left Wednesday's game before the eighth inning.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:30:02 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p21#a080704p21 Game 87: Red Sox at Yankees (Peter Abraham/The LoHud Yankees Blog) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p26#a080704p26

Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 87: Red Sox at Yankees  —  RED SOX (51-37)  —  Josh Beckett (7-5, 3.65) vs. the Yankee hitters.  —  Darrell Rasner (4-6, 4.42) has never faced any of the Red Sox hitters.  —  Notes: Happy Fourth of July everybody.  Hope you enjoy some time with your friends and family along with the baseball.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:25:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p26#a080704p26 Braves demote Francoeur to Class AA Mississippi (Carroll Rogers/Atlanta Journal ...) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p32#a080704p32 Carroll Rogers / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves demote Francoeur to Class AA Mississippi  —  ‘I do not agree with this,’ struggling outfielder says  —  The Braves have sent struggling right fielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi, and the homegrown talent is not happy about it.  —  “This has really put a damper on my relationship …

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:55:01 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p32#a080704p32 Borowski designated for assignment (Anthony Castrovince/MLB.com) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p27#a080704p27 Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Borowski designated for assignment  —  Indians to go with closer-by-committee in wake of decision  —  CLEVELAND — The Joe Borowski era has ended for the Indians.  —  Looking to repair their battered bullpen and get a better read on what the future holds, the Indians designated the veteran Borowski for assignment on Friday.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:55:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p27#a080704p27 First on The Braves Show: Francoeur to AA (Bill Shanks/Scout.com) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p24#a080704p24

Bill Shanks / Scout.com:
First on The Braves Show: Francoeur to AA  —  The Atlanta Braves have sent outfielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi.  Jason Perry will replace Francoeur on the Atlanta roster.  —  The Braves Show.com has learned the Atlanta Braves have sent struggling outfielder Jeff Francoeur to Double-A Mississippi.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p24#a080704p24 Time for Yanks to face reality (Bob Klapisch/NorthJersey.com) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p13#a080704p13

Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
Time for Yanks to face reality  —  The manager berated the Yankees for failing to capitalize on back-to-back walks to Johnny Damon and Derek Jeter.  —  The manager berated the Yankees for their listless at-bats in what was supposed to be a showdown weekend against their division rivals.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:20:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p13#a080704p13 Harper: Yankee stars didn't come through (John Harper/NY Daily News) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p12#a080704p12

John Harper / NY Daily News:
Harper: Yankee stars didn't come through  —  Joe Girardi can have all the meetings he wants, and the Yankees can talk about being embarrassed all they want, but in games like these, big games the Yankees desperately need if they are ever going to look like a contender this season, they have to be able to count on their stars.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p12#a080704p12 SKIDDING METS A REAL FIGHT CLUB (Bart Hubbuch/New York Post) http://www.ballbug.com/080704/p11#a080704p11

Bart Hubbuch / New York Post:
SKIDDING METS A REAL FIGHT CLUB  —  HERNANDEZ, REYES NEARLY COME TO BLOWS ON PLANE  —  ST. LOUIS - Jose Reyes and Keith Hernandez had to be separated on the Mets' charter plane Sunday night after a tense confrontation over Hernandez's critical comments about the All-Star shortstop.

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