Bucs Demote Tom Gorzelanny

Playing For Pride found this 7/5/2008 on www.bucsdugout.com [flag]

The Trib reports: The Pirates today optioned left-hander Tom Gorzelanny to Triple-A Indianapolis. There was no immediate word who will replace Gorzelanny in the starting rotation. Right-hander John Van Benschoten is still with the team -– although he was rocked Wednesday for five runs in 2 1/3 innings against Cincinnati. I don't know what's sadder--that Gorzelanny isn't ... [link]

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Gorzo Down, Bullington Gone, Wilson Going?
Published 7/5/2008 by UtesFan89 at Playing For Pride
... , Tom Gorzelanny was demoted to AAA Indianapolis today. No corresponding move has been made. He’s really struggled this year… hopefully he’s able to turn it around. ...

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Bush and Maholm

Raise the Jolly Roger! found this 7/6/2008 on whereisvanslyke.blogspot.com

And so the Pirates are looking to bounce back from yet another ugly loss, with yesterday's being so bad that it got Tom Gorzelanny demoted to AAA Indianapolis in it's aftermath. The Brewers have been streaking for a while now and with a win, they'll ...

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Posted 7/6/2008 on Bugs & Cranks

The Pirates took a new method for trying to jumpstart struggling staff ace Tom Gorzelanny yesterday, by demoting him to AAA Indianapolis . Gorzelanny is 6-7 with a 6.57 ERA this season, a disspointment after a 2007 campaign that saw him go 14-10 with a 3.88 ERA. While no timetable has been set for his return, Pirates management seem hopeful that the move will not be long-term. Rather, ...

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Posted 7/6/2008 on RotoNomics

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MLB.com: Van Benschoten to fill Gorzelanny’s spot

Posted 7/6/2008 on BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

Tom Gorzelanny’s loss serves to potentially be John Van Benschoten’s gain. With the Pirates’ decision to option Gorzelanny to Triple-A on Saturday, Van Benschoten stands in line to be the immediate replacement in the rotation. ... Though Gorzelanny had not proven the ability to pitch effectively in the Majors this season, the question was asked of Huntington as to whether putting Van ...

The Pirates Send Tom Gorzelanny to AAA

Posted 7/5/2008 on FanHouse

It's the circle of baseball life: the Pittsburgh Pirates get a good pitching prospect, he has a great year, and then he disappears from the face of the planet, sometimes never to be seen again and sometimes reemerging with someone else. It's happened with Jason Schmidt , Kris Benson , Kip Wells , and Oliver Perez . This year the two new candidates are Ian Snell and Tom Gorzelanny. Snell just ...