KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- This just in: Freddy Garcia has been placed on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder, and they've signed reliever Jose Mesa to a major-league contract. Garcia is still slated to see team doctor Michael Ciccotti on Monday.Mesa said the Phillies asked him to drive to Clearwater yesterday from his home in Miami for another workout before signing him. Assistant GM Mike Arbuckle said Dallas Green oversaw the workout and reported back that the 41-year-old Mesa can help the Phillies' bullpen. Mesa, booed vehemently in 2003 before leaving the Phillies via free agency, said he never ruled out pitching for the team again. "In this game, you never know," he said. Mesa attributed his 12.46 ERA in 16 games for the Tigers to lack of use. He said he wanted to return to the National League, where relievers tend to pitch more often than in the AL. He also said he has changed his entry music from "Summer of '69" to a merengue.
Arbuckle said the Phillies were confident in Garcia's health. Then again, they really have no recourse. When trades are made, Arbuckle said teams assume the risk of a previous injury. "It's buyer beware," Arbuckle said. Possibilities to take Garcia's spot in the rotation: triple-A right-handers J.D. Durbin (2-4, 5.13) and Zack Segovia (1-7, 4.92) and double-A right-hander Kyle Kendrick (4-7, 3.21).
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5 comments:
Scott,
Any word on who will take The Chief's spot in the rotation? I've heard Clay Condrey as a possibility.
Matt: I'd be very surprised if it's Condrey. I just talked to Arbuckle, and he suggested it would be someone from the minors, most likely Durbin, Kendrick or Segovia. Personally, I'd like to see Kendrick. His numbers at Reading (4-7, 3.21 and only 18 walks in 81.1 innings) are good.
Scott,
How about Matt Maloney? I've seen him pitch up at Reading and he's a pretty crafty lefty for a guy who doesn't throw a ton of heat. I guess the only downside is that he is another lefty on a staff that already has two.
Matt: Arbuckle didn't mention Maloney, and he isn't having as much success as Kendrick, who tossed a complete-game in his last start at Harrisburg. If I see Arbuckle during the game tonight, I'll ask him.
Scott,
Ok, great. Thanks. I'd just be curious as to where Maloney falls in the pecking order.
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