Struggling Morris let go as Pirates shuffle rotation
Published 4/28/2008 at Boston.com -- Baseball 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.
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The Zoner posted 4/27/2008 from cbs.sportsline.com
The decision to cut Morris will cost the Pirates more than $10 million, in addition to what they already have paid him this season. Morris is making $10,037,283 this season, or about one-fifth of their payroll, and has a $1 million buyout for 2009. "Matt Morris is a true professional," manager John Russell said. "He's had a great career. He wanted to help us win, but it just wasn't working ...Happy trails, Matt
Raise the Jolly Roger! found this 4/28/2008 on whereisvanslyke.blogspot.com
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Beyond the Box Score: Front Page Posts found this 4/28/2008 on www.bucsdugout.com
Paul Meyer reports the bad news. It's always sad to see a career end on this kind of sour note. But Morris will get a $10M pad on which to land once he becomes a civilian. So, it's not as though he'll need to work at KFC to make rent next ...Morris released after 0-4 start
Projo Sox Blog found this 4/28/2008 on www.post-gazette.com
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SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 4/28/2008 on mondesishouse.blogspot.com
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Although Matt Morris' playing career is likely over, the Pirates have made it clear that they'd like to bring Morris back in a non-playing role.
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Manager Tony La Russa and close Jason Isringhausen were saddened by the news of former Cardinals hurler Matt Morris being released by the Pirates on Monday.
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