Links for Thursday, as Armando Galarraga receives a new Corvette (but no perfect game)…
- Reliever Chad Cordero has been called up to the Mariners roster, according to a team news release. Cordero hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing labrum surgery in July 2008. He signed a minor league deal with Seattle last winter and has a 4.12 ERA and 5.50 K-BB ratio in 17 appearances for Triple-A Tacoma this season. In six seasons with the Expos/Nationals organization, Cordero posted a 2.78 ERA and racked up 128 saves, including a league-best 47 in 2005.
- 2009 first rounder Jared Mitchell told reporters that he is recovering well from his ankle injury. The White Sox prospect, who will represent the team at this year's draft, does underwater drills and is progressing towards baseball activities.
- Daniel Murphy will miss four to six months with an MCL tear, so the Mets have reduced infield depth, according to Newsday's David Lennon (via Twitter). Murphy, who has not played in the majors this year, has missed significant time because of his right knee.
- MLB.com's Ian Browne wonders if the Red Sox will have to trade Boof Bonser.
- The A's claimed Triple A infielder Adam Heether off of waivers from the Brewers, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy (via Twitter). Heether, 28, was hitting .245/.343/.440 in Nashville.
- J.D. Drew and Jason Varitek told Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that agent Scott Boras does not pressure them to return from injuries any earlier or later than they want to. Boras says he does not draw medical conclusions for any of his clients, including Jacoby Ellsbury.
- Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports wonders if Ken Griffey Jr. felt pressure from Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu to retire. Wakamatsu says it was "Ken's decision."
- Stephen Strasburg, who debuts against the Pirates next week, pitched five shutout innings at Triple A and even got a hit, writes MASN.com's Ben Goessling.
- Strasburg's a star now, but college coach Tony Gwynn says the phenom was "sweating like a hostage" before his San Diego State debut, according to Tom Krasovic of AOL FanHouse. The entire piece is worth reading.
I still enjoy Mike Leake’s comments about Strasburg being an overweight whiney kid when they were on a traveling team together.
Bet all the kids who made fun of Strasburg when he was a kid are eating those words now.
Say what you want about Boras, but he’s smart. Why would he pressure clients to risk their health?
Bud Selig solidifies himself as a complete animal for not overturning the call. Armando has handled this mess with the utmost professionalism, Joyce has thrown an excellent career sadly into question over one mistake, he was extremely emotional and doesnt deserved to be ridiculed forever for this. The only guilty party in my mind is Selig for being so closed minded to preserve what he thinks is baseball, I cant wait until he is gone and I pray this decision is overturned someday. As a Red Sox fan who respects baseball, unlike Selig, Armando Gallaraga threw a Perfect Game in my eyes, and showed what it takes to act professional in every sense. We must forgive Joyce as well
Wow, Rosenthal. Even when everyone else is trying to let Griffey retire on a high note, you still sound like a complete twat. Should I expect anything else by now?
On top of that, history is going to forget arguably one of the best catches by Austin Jackson that eyes can see. I dont know how he caught it to save the Perfect game, but now it will be forgotten because its just another game, when we all know in our hearts that it isnt, and we should give the man what he earned and not punish him over a very stupid and controversial technicality
That’s just asinine. The catch would be overshadowed by Gallaraga throwing a perfect game anyway.
the only reason Gallaraga had a chance was because of that catch, that was the best catch since the 1954 World Series
It was an outstanding catch… and it still gets shown on Sportscenter, and Baseball Tonight, etc. After they show the replay, they talk about the perfect game that wasn’t.
If the correct call was made on the field:
The catch gets shown on Sportscenter, Baseball Tonight, etc. After they show the replay, they talk about the 21st perfect game and the 3rd this season in a truly historic month.
The catch would not be overshadowed by the perfect game. The only reason I know Who Dwayne Wise is, is because of “the catch” for Mark Buehrle’s perfect game.
Which was way better then the Austin Jackson catch.
Yeah it was way better, but did you see how much ground Austin Jackson had to cover to be able to catch that ball?
It is only thought of so highly because it happened so recently. I’d argue Quentin’s catch from yesterday was better because the ball was directly over his head. Good catch, but not spectacular.
Dont get me wrong, if it was a tie, tie goes to the runner. Thats fair, i could live with that, but it was no where near close at all. If it were any other living, breathing human being umping first it would have been a Perfect Game. This isnt an issue of rules as I see it, its an ethical issue
I think I can also safely say that Gallaraga wants it to be recognized more then he wants that Corvette
Wrong,there are no ties.
“That is exactly right. There are no ties and there is no rule that says the tie goes to the runner. But the rule book does say that the runner must beat the ball to first base, and so if he doesn’t beat the ball, then he is out. “-Major League crew chief Tim McClelland
mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/umpires/feature.jsp?…
I for one am tired of the good old boy mentality of Major League Baseball. I would love to see instant replay used for missed calls. Maybe have a select group of personnel in a press box watching over every play, if one is missed buzz down to an umpire and he can overrule it right away, no delay, play ball. I think it is sad time when you have the video evidence right in front of you and you don’t overturn the call. To me it’s like watching somebody rob a store on tape and the judge throws the case out for no reason. This was an injustice and Gallaraga got screwed over, but hey at least Lincecum and smoke weed and get no suspension and all the roid heads get to break records! Got to love Selig!!! If you ask me Selig is on a “Slippery Slope” look at what he did to the Expos when they were contending for the Wild Card, he wouldn’t even let them have September call ups, because how would that look? A soon to be contracted team winning the Wild Card? MLB fans deserve better, Gallaraga deserved better! Heck even Joyce deserved better!!!
Your argument makes no sense at all. Galarraga should feel cheated that Selig didn’t overturn his call because he let players on steroids get records and Lincecum smoke weed? uhhhhhhmmmmmmmmYou alright?
Daniel Murphy can’t get a break! Poor kid…
I Wish Chad Cordero well. Coming back from shoulder surgery is a long, hard, slog. Congratulations to him for doing the hard work in the wilderness for over two years. Hope he pitches well enough to continue his career.