Sometimes transactions–especially those in the bullpen–are just roster shuffling; other times they tell you more about a team’s future plans, or at least give a fringe-type player a chance to shine and up their trade value. The last couple of days have seen a flurry of moves, including all of the following players getting called up:
- Winston Abreu, Nats
- Tony Batista, Nats
- Fausto Carmona, Indians
- Tim Corcoran, D-Rays
- Matt DeSalvo, Yanks (started last night)
- Justin Germano, Padres
- Chris Heintz, Twins (replacing Joe Mauer, sort of)
- Jon Leicester, Orioles
- Anthony Lerew, Braves (starting tonight)
- Kendry Morales, Angels
- Edward Mujica, Indians
- Chad Orvella, D-Rays
- Jason Simontacchi, Nats (making his first major league start since 2004)
At least the Nationals aren’t standing pat. They’re going to figure out if anybody in the organization can get some outs if it means going through 100 pitchers to do it.
By Jeff Sackmann
Brew Crew Ball
