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Sunday, July 27th, 2008The Matt Bush saga continues.
Reportedly, the three-time and oft-injured Wizard was recently involved in an off-field fight where he suffered bodily harm. This news comes on the heels of Grady Fuson telling the News Sentinel that Bush is progressing well in his rehab from Tommy John surgery.
The injury must not be too substantial, though. The […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Carlin, Hunter, Cuddyer, Breit
Saturday, July 26th, 2008With the return of catcher, Josh Bard, from the disabled list, former Wizard, Luke Carlin was optioned back to Triple-A Portland. Since his May 10th debut, he had been behind the plate in 30 games including 23 starts. At the plate, he has gone 11-for-80 (.138) with three doubles, one triple, two RBI and 10 […]
Jack Cassel Recalled…Again
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008It’s been and up and down year for former Wizards pitcher, right hander Jack Cassel.
The Astros have announced he’s being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to start Tuesday’s game against the Pirates, the team he collected his first career win against. Cassel has appeared in four games for Houston this season, going 1-0 with a […]
Former Wizards, Headley and Carlin, Learning from Mistakes
Monday, July 21st, 2008Luke Carlin’s ninth-inning throwing error contributed to a 9-5 Padres loss against the Cardinals. With slugger, Albert Pujols on first base in a tie game and the pitcher at-bat, Carlin threw to first base in a pick off attempt. The ball sailed past Edgar Gonzalez (who was covering first during the bunt attempt) and rolled […]
Wizards Where R They?: Shawn Garrett
Friday, July 18th, 2008When I researched and drafted up the mid-season report of Estranged Friars who are currently playing with different MLB organizations, I noticed that several had landed in the Seattle Mariners farm system. Travis Chick, Jared Wells (Wizards in 2004), Jon Huber (Wizard in 2003) are currently in that system. Chick is in West Tennessee (AA), […]
Dale Thayer at Triple All-Star Game in Louisville
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Just got back from Louisville, Kentucky where we didn’t see Jared Wells. But We did see former Wizards and current Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay) pitcher, Dale Thayer pitch a scoreless inning for the International League All-Stars.
Thayer worked a scoreless fifth inning, giving up a one-out double to the PCL’s Matthew Brown, who went 2-3 with […]
Fort Fragments (Wizards): Cumberland, Canham, Hundley, Headley, Soria, Blanks, Venable
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008Padres Prospect Interview: Drew Cumberland (subscription required) - MadFirar’s Jon Conniff sits down with the Wizards infielder to discuss his DL stint, playing in the Midwest League, playing the game the right way and what it’s like to have a brother (Shaun Cumberland) who also plays professionally (in the Reds’ farm system).
Baseball proves therapeutic for […]
Jared Wells Back in the MLB…or Not
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Former Wizards pitcher, Jared Wells has had an interesting 2008 season. He started the year with the Padres as the 64th former Wizard to make his MLB debut, went to China, then got sent back to Triple-A before being traded to Seattle.
Thanks to Erik Bedard hitting the DL and Seattle’s release of Richie Sexson, Wells […]
Bonine Has Shot at Number 5 Spot
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Tigers rookie, Eddie Bonine debuted earlier this season and became the 65 former Wizards player to reach the MLB level. He is 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in five starts. He produced wins against the Dodgers and Rockies, but hasn’t made it past the fourth inning in either of last two starts.Detroit optioned Bonine to […]
McAnulty Demoted, Rincon Promoted
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Two former Wizards in the news today, but going in different directions.
McAnulty hit .207 with three home runs and 13 RBIs for the Padres, but it wasn’t enough. They sent him outright to Portland. It was one of several moves the team made in an effort to improve upon a miserable season.
But there is good […]