MLB News & Notes (other than Cubs or Sox)

[ruby23]

I can not wait until Pujols' name shows up on a steroid list. It's out there somewhere, just waiting to be reported on.

[Kid]

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->TORONTO -- The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed Saturday that one of their players was involved in a confrontation with a fan following Thursday's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Phillies did not identify the player in their statement. The Rays also confirmed the incident but did not release details.

The St. Petersburg Times reported on its Web site Saturday that Phillies reliever J.C. Romero grabbed and shoved Robert Eaton, 25, of New Port Richey, Fla., after the fan made two comments about steroids.

Romero was suspended for the first 50 games of the season after testing positive for androstenedione, a substance that Mark McGwire used in the 1990s that was later banned by baseball. Romero, who earned two wins in Philadelphia's World Series victory over Tampa Bay last year, has sued the manufacturer of an over-the-counter supplement that he said led to his positive test.

Eaton told the newspaper he called out to Romero after a couple of Phillies brushed off his requests for autographs, asking the left-hander to get him some steroids. After Romero told him to shut up and that he didn't know what he was talking about, Eaton said he replied that Romero was the one who'd been suspended recently.

"He reared back and kinda grazed my chin and grabbed me by the neck and threw me back," Eaton told the newspaper. "I was in shock."

Romero declined comment when approached by The Associated Press after Philadelphia's 10-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

"We're disappointed to learn about the alleged incident with a Rays fan and one of our players following Thursday night's game at Tropicana Field," the Phillies said in a statement. "We are in the process of gathering all of the details surrounding the situation. Until such information is provided, it would be inappropriate for us to comment at this time."

A St. Petersburg Police Department supervisor confirmed to The Associated Press that there was a battery allegation at Tropicana Field on Thursday, but wouldn't identify who was involved. A message was left seeking comment from James Magazine, Eaton's lawyer.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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[Coach]

<!--quoteo(post=46682:date=Jun 27 2009, 05:05 PM:name=Kid)-->QUOTE (Kid @ Jun 27 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->TORONTO -- The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed Saturday that one of their players was involved in a confrontation with a fan following Thursday's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Phillies did not identify the player in their statement. The Rays also confirmed the incident but did not release details.

The St. Petersburg Times reported on its Web site Saturday that Phillies reliever J.C. Romero grabbed and shoved Robert Eaton, 25, of New Port Richey, Fla., after the fan made two comments about steroids.

Romero was suspended for the first 50 games of the season after testing positive for androstenedione, a substance that Mark McGwire used in the 1990s that was later banned by baseball. Romero, who earned two wins in Philadelphia's World Series victory over Tampa Bay last year, has sued the manufacturer of an over-the-counter supplement that he said led to his positive test.

Eaton told the newspaper he called out to Romero after a couple of Phillies brushed off his requests for autographs, asking the left-hander to get him some steroids. After Romero told him to shut up and that he didn't know what he was talking about, Eaton said he replied that Romero was the one who'd been suspended recently.

"He reared back and kinda grazed my chin and grabbed me by the neck and threw me back," Eaton told the newspaper. "I was in shock."

Romero declined comment when approached by The Associated Press after Philadelphia's 10-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

"We're disappointed to learn about the alleged incident with a Rays fan and one of our players following Thursday night's game at Tropicana Field," the Phillies said in a statement. "We are in the process of gathering all of the details surrounding the situation. Until such information is provided, it would be inappropriate for us to comment at this time."

A St. Petersburg Police Department supervisor confirmed to The Associated Press that there was a battery allegation at Tropicana Field on Thursday, but wouldn't identify who was involved. A message was left seeking comment from James Magazine, Eaton's lawyer.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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These losers that get pissed because they dont get autographs deserve to get their asses kicked.
I saw a clip on ESPN of Manny in AAA signing autographs and all these male adults were trying to fight around kids to get something signed. Grow the fuck up.

[Ace]

The Phillies have a pitcher named Antonio Bastardo? How did I miss this?

[Coach]

The Pirates have agreed to trade Nyjer Morgan to the Nationals as part of a four player deal, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Spin:
The Pirates, who also dealt Sean Burnett, will receive Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan from the Nats. Washington wanted to improve its outfield defense, and Morgan should be an improvement in that department. He should take over in center, pushing Elijah Dukes into a timeshare with Josh Willingham in right.

[Brock]

The Pirates also traded Eric Hinske to the Yankees.

[Destined]

Cards just called up a new infielder. Now they have DeRosa AND Hoffpauir.













Jarrett Hoffpauir.

[Coach]

<!--quoteo(post=39506:date=May 22 2009, 08:01 PM:name=Clapp)-->QUOTE (Clapp @ May 22 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It seems that no-hitter Nolasco lost in like the 3rd inning on opening day has gone to his head! He's allowed 8 earned in 2 innings at home against Tampa Bay today, raising his ERA to 9.07. He has nothing this year. I'm shocked he isn't on the DL.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It seems that Nolasco righted the ship in June, going 3-1 with an ERA of 1.91 and 33K/5BB.
Today, he started out June by pitching 8 scoreless, allowing 3H and 12K/2BB.

[jeffy]

The Phillies just scored 10 in the first inning against the Reds [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

[Coldneck]

<!--quoteo(post=48411:date=Jul 6 2009, 07:50 PM:name=jeffy)-->QUOTE (jeffy @ Jul 6 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The Phillies just scored 10 in the first inning against the Reds [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

You know how good Cueto has been this season? he just gave up 9 ER in 2/3 of an inning and his ERA only went to 3.45.

[Oatmealcookie]

If the reds would have scored more than 1 run i would have thought it was a canadian football score!

[ColoradoCub]

DeRosa to the DL

[Quinn]

<!--quoteo(post=48512:date=Jul 7 2009, 12:55 PM:name=ColoradoCub)-->QUOTE (ColoradoCub @ Jul 7 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->DeRosa to the DL<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
*snickers*

[Clapp]

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mark DeRosa is "suffering from a torn tendon sheath that casts doubt on his return" following the All-Star break.
More deception and shadiness from the Cardinals' medical staff. General manager John Mozeliak told reporters Tuesday afternoon that DeRosa's placement on the disabled list was a "precautionary move," but now it's not clear if he'll be able to return before the end of July. "I don’t know all the jargon. But there is definitely something wrong with it," DeRosa said Tuesday. "There is definitely a partial tear of the sheath. It’s one of those things where you hope time allows it to heal itself."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

[ColoradoCub]

Blue Jays released BJ Ryan... who still has another year on his contract, and about $15m in salary owed to him. I'll never understand why anyone would give that much money to a closer.