Pirates release struggling RHP Morris (AP)
Published 4/27/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Matt Morris, the veteran right-hander added by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last season to stabilize a young rotation, was released Sunday after failing to pitch past the second inning in his latest start. The decision to cut Morris will cost the Pirates more than $10 million, in addition to what they already have paid him this season.
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dharr18 posted 4/27/2008 from www.bucstradewinds.net
The Pirates have unconditionally released righthander Matt Morris.Pirates make struggling vet Morris walk the plank
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 4/27/2008 on sports.espn.go.com
Matt Morris, the veteran right-hander added by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last season to stabilize a young rotation, was released Sunday after failing to pitch past the second inning in his latest start.Pirates release Matt Morris
Honest Wagner found this 4/27/2008 on www.post-gazette.com
The Pirates this morning released Matt Morris and put left-hander Phil Dumatrait in the right-hander's spot in the rotation, meaning Dumatrait will start Thursday in Washington. Releasing Morris means the Pirates will pay him a little over $10 ...Pirates release Matt Morris
Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke? found this 4/27/2008 on www.postgazette.com
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The Big Lead found this 4/27/2008 on www.sportsfrog.com
Last night Morris gave up 8 runs on 9 hits in 4 innings, which brings his 2008 ERA to a hefty 9.15. That's a run per inning. Some elite pitcher barely allow a baserunner an inning. We all know Pittsburgh has its problems but Matt Morris? Though ...
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