mlbtraderumors.com - 6/27/2009
—
According to Alyson Footer , the Astros designated pitcher Brandon Backe for assignment tonight.
blogs.chron.com - 6/27/2009
—
blogs.chron.com —
Brandon Backe gave the Astros' fans tremendous memories,
especially in the postseason. But now it appears that...
he'll never play for his hometown team again. The Galveston Ball High graduate was designated for assignment Friday night to make room for...
(more)
Shocked Backe designated for assignment
jsonline.com - 7/1/2009
—
jsonline.com —
July 1, 2009 Brewers general manager Doug Melvin
just told us that he has no interest in...
pursuing right-hander Brandon Backe, recently released by Houston. Melvin said Backe has had too many health problems."We talked about it and decided to pass," ...
(more)
Brewers not interested in Backe
footer.mlblogs.com - 6/30/2009
—
footer.mlblogs.com —
Brandon Backe refused the Astros' Minor League assignment,
and now, the club in the process of giving...
him his unconditional release. The decision to designate Backe for assignment a few days ago signaled the likely end of his tenure with...
(more)
So long, Brandon Backe.
Comments
Blog Reactions
Morning Update: Jensen Lewis Sent Down
The Tribe Daily —
... Brandon Backe was designated for assignment by the Astros. Too bad this didn't happen a few weeks ago when we needed starters. We still kind of do, but Aaron Laffey is almost ready and Scott Lewis might not be far behind. He's looking for a starting gig, but he's also relieved in the past. We've taken chances on a whole lot worse this year, why not Backe? ...
Related Content
Brandon Backe: Free Agent
mlbtraderumors.com 6/30/2009 — According to MLB.com's Alyson Footer , Brandon Backe has cleared waivers and rejected an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. He is now officially a free agent. Backe was designated for assignment last week after allowing 15 runs and 21 hits in 13 ...
Brandon Backe DFA'd
crawfishboxes.com 6/29/2009 —
More photos »
by Pat Sullivan - AP
Houston Astros relief pitcher Brandon Backe (41) points to home plate in a dispute over a checked swing .. (AP Photo/Pat ...
Brewers Eyeing Brandon Backe
mlbtraderumors.com 7/1/2009 — According to Adam McCalvy at MLB.com , the Brewers might be interested in signing recently-released RHP Brandon Backe . Says assistant GM Gord Ash: "You have to at least take a look." The Brewers are currently hurting for starting pitching depth , ...
Backe Placed on Waivers
minutemaidbark.blogspot.com 6/30/2009 — The Houston Astros placed right-handed pitcher Brandon Backe on waivers today. 31 year old Backe was 0-0 with a 13.50 ERA in 13 innings for Houston this season. Backe was shocked after being designated for assignment, and did not want to play for the Astros anymore if that were to happen. He ...
Brewers to "take a look" at Backe
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com 7/1/2009 — The Brewers will do their due dilligence on right-hander Brandon Backe, the former Astro who was designated for assignment last week and refused a trip to Houston's Triple-A club on Monday.Backe, 31, missed two months with an oblique injury and...
Backe close to returning to Astros
tireball.com 5/20/2009 — After pitching eight shutout innings in his latest rehab start on Monday the Houston Astros are letting right hand pitcher Brandon Backe pitch one more minor league game, this time at the Triple-A level.
Manager Cecil Cooper noted that “He had impressive numbers” but declined to shed light on ...
Brandon Backe Finally Released
beyondtheboxscore.com 7/1/2009 —
More photos »
by Tony Gutierrez - AP
Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Backe is the second worst pitcher with over 500 IP since his debut 2002 at 0.3 wins above replacement. The only one worse in that ...
Switzer designated for assignment
nydailynews.com 6/24/2009 — Lefthander Jon Switzer has been designated for assignment, the Daily News has learned. A source on Tuesday indicated middle infielder Argenis Reyes is the likely replacement.
Astros Take 2 of 3 From Detroit; Backe Left In Shock; Hampton Returns
minutemaidbark.blogspot.com 6/29/2009 — I was able to go to all 3 games at Minute Maid Park this weekend against the Detroit Tigers. Boy, what a fun time I had. It was awesome. On Friday, Detroit got off to a fast start, earning a 4-0 lead in the first 2 innings. However, the Astros held them scoreless the rest of the game. Then, the ...
Fantasy Trade Target: Lance Berkman —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/27/2009
Throughout the years Lance Berkman has proven time and time again that he was a great option for fantasy owners. A career .299 hitter, he hasn’t hit below .278 since getting a full-time job in 2000. He’s shown the ability to ...
