Seems like ever pitcher is banged up.
Or maybe folks just want an extended All-Star break.
Doubtful.
But look at the list of hurlers who are either nicked or have hit the DL since your head last hit the pillow.
Bobby Jenks, RP, White Sox: After last throwing on July 29, Jenks tweaked the left side of his back and while improving, still isn't quite right. Conveniently, he can come back right after the All-Star break. Scott Linebrink is the best bet to get a few cheap saves.
Dustin McGowan, SP, Blue Jays: After throwing 66 pitches Tuesday night, McGowan (4.37 ERA) left with soreness and is being diagnosed with an injured right shoulder. MRI scheduled today. First, Shawn Marcum goes on the DL Jesse Litsch is getting lit up. A.J. Burnett is on the trading block. So much for that murderer's row of power arms north of the border.
Aaron Harang, SP, Reds: Well, something just isn't right with Harang, most evident by the seven walks he gave up in Wrigley on Tuesday. He's scheduled to have an MRI on his forearm. Prepare for the worst, Harang owners, all 14 of you left.
Erik Bedard, SP, Mariners: Missing yet another start Saturday, Bedard will be shut down until after the All-Star break. Manager Riggleman is calling it tightness in his arm. Riggs is a straight-shooter. I'm guessing DL time....(newsflash)...this just in, Bedard heading to the DL, retroactive July 5. Probably the best part of that sentence for Bedard owners was the term retro. Kinda has a cool ring. Sorry, owners. This may be pitching's biggest bust in 2008.
Mark Mulder, SP, Cardinals: One positive note is the return of Cards lefty Mulder, looking for his first win in over two years. Expectations have to be about as low as the limbo bar at a snake family reunion. Only deeper NL leagues should even think about thinking about adding Mulder. (Update: Mulder left tonight's game after 16 pitches....yet nobody is surprised).
Or maybe folks just want an extended All-Star break.
Doubtful.
But look at the list of hurlers who are either nicked or have hit the DL since your head last hit the pillow.
Bobby Jenks, RP, White Sox: After last throwing on July 29, Jenks tweaked the left side of his back and while improving, still isn't quite right. Conveniently, he can come back right after the All-Star break. Scott Linebrink is the best bet to get a few cheap saves.
Dustin McGowan, SP, Blue Jays: After throwing 66 pitches Tuesday night, McGowan (4.37 ERA) left with soreness and is being diagnosed with an injured right shoulder. MRI scheduled today. First, Shawn Marcum goes on the DL Jesse Litsch is getting lit up. A.J. Burnett is on the trading block. So much for that murderer's row of power arms north of the border.
Aaron Harang, SP, Reds: Well, something just isn't right with Harang, most evident by the seven walks he gave up in Wrigley on Tuesday. He's scheduled to have an MRI on his forearm. Prepare for the worst, Harang owners, all 14 of you left.
Erik Bedard, SP, Mariners: Missing yet another start Saturday, Bedard will be shut down until after the All-Star break. Manager Riggleman is calling it tightness in his arm. Riggs is a straight-shooter. I'm guessing DL time....(newsflash)...this just in, Bedard heading to the DL, retroactive July 5. Probably the best part of that sentence for Bedard owners was the term retro. Kinda has a cool ring. Sorry, owners. This may be pitching's biggest bust in 2008.
Mark Mulder, SP, Cardinals: One positive note is the return of Cards lefty Mulder, looking for his first win in over two years. Expectations have to be about as low as the limbo bar at a snake family reunion. Only deeper NL leagues should even think about thinking about adding Mulder. (Update: Mulder left tonight's game after 16 pitches....yet nobody is surprised).
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