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American League News & Notes - 4/15
Published 4/15/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Three members of the Red Sox will don Jackie Robinson’s #42 tonight. Howie Kendrick sat out Monday’s game for the Angels with a strained hamstring. The A’s called up Kirk Saarloos on Monday. Scott Rolen took batting practice with the Blue Jays but won’t return until sometime in May. Indians closer Joe Borowski may be heading to the DL after his latest outing. The Mariners made four roster moves on Monday to help out their pitching staff. The Orioles bullpen has pitched well to start the season. The Rangers called up Wes Littleton to help our their beleaguered ...

Game Thirteen: Red Sox 6, Indians 4
Published 4/15/2008 by Ryan at Let's Go Tribe!: Front Page Posts
...  Joe Borowski WPA: -.742 This Manny Ramirez quote pretty much says all you need to know about how Joe Borowski pitched last night: "[It was] like a fastball," Ramirez said. "It was something like 80 [mph]. Or a changeup. It was right there."  If what Joe Borowski threw to Ramirez was a fastball, then there's something wrong with him physically. If that's the case, at least there's reason to hope that Joe can regain those mphs that he's lost. If he's healthy, then he can't be the ...

Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 8
Published 4/15/2008 by Mike Miliard at Sox Blog
(With apologies to Ian Dury.) Tavarez left ‘em loaded. Timlin didn’t implode(d). Lugo really motored. Then scored. Don’t knock down Pedroia. Or else he'll destroya. Way deep enough to score one. Sac flies are fun. A couple from Big Bloopi. (But three from Kevin Youki.) A blown save by Borowski. Kapow. Sorry. Really I am. A bit punchy today today, is all. One other potential reason for cheerfulness: Jed Lowrie starts tonight. He’s slotted in at 3B, but one has to wonder — given the way ...

What Sinister Force Is Robbing America's Closers of Their Fastballs?
Published 4/17/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
Filed under: Washington, DC, Nationals, NL East, MLB InjuriesWhere is the Closers League of Justice when we need them most? All around the major leagues, closers are losing their unique powers and watching their fastballs disappear into the deep, dark night. Has the Notorious Mitchwilliams escaped from the asylum where he was being kept so leads would remain safe? Joe Borowski felt the evil one's wrath Monday night while facing Manny Ramirez. "[It was] like a fastball," Ramirez said. "It was something like 80 [mph]. Or a changeup. It was right there."Two nights later another closer's fastball deserted him. Chad ...