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Clippard Recalled; Wells DFA'd
A day after their relievers imploded in an eighth inning collapse, the Washington Nationals recalled Tyler Clippard from Class AAA Syracuse and designated Kip Wells for assignment in an effort to identify reliable options out of the bullpen. Clippard, 24, who was 1-1 in two starts last season, moved exclusively to the bullpen in 2009 and has flourished. In 14 appearances since May 18, he has worked 19 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run. He is 4-1 with one save and a .92 ERA this ...
Clippard Called Up
Clippard Called Up
thenatsblog.com — The Nationals recalled RHP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A today to replace injured Jesus Colume. Clippard had been... tearing apart Triple-A since being converted to a reliever this season. In 23 appearances he is 4-1 with 41 K’s and a 0.96 ERA. The 24-year-old former starting pitcher was ... (more) Clippard Called Up
Clippard Recalled (for real this time)
natsfarm.com — The Nationals used their Twitter account to break the news that RHRP Tyler Clippard has been recalled... from Syracuse and RHRP Kip Wells has been designated for assignment. (more) Clippard Recalled (for real this time)
Nationals DFA Kip Wells, Call On Clippard
mlbtraderumors.com — MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports that the Nationals designated reliever Kip Wells for assignment to make room for... Tyler Clippard . Wells, a 32-year-old righty, has an ERA of 6.49 in just over 26 innings, with 18 strikeouts and as many walks. It's ... (more) Nationals DFA Kip Wells, Call On Clippard
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Nats recall Tyler Clippard
DC Pro Sports Report — The night after yet another bullpen meltdown, the Nats FINALLY did something we at DC Pro Sports Report have been clamoring for -- they brought relief pitcher Tyler Clippard up from AAA Syracuse. Kip Wells was sent down to make room. ...

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natsfarm.com 6/21/2009 — In what is likely a replacement move for RHRP Jesus Colome (who is probably DL-bound), the Nationals recalled RHRP Tyler Clippard from Syracuse. Clippard made the shift from the rotation to the bullpen this year with good results in Triple-A. Over 23 appearances (37 2/3IP), Clippard is 4-1 with ...
Nats recall Tyler Clippard
dcprosportsreport.com 6/24/2009 — The night after yet another bullpen meltdown, the Nats FINALLY did something we at DC Pro Sports Report have been clamoring for -- they brought relief pitcher Tyler Clippard up from AAA Syracuse. Kip Wells was sent down to make room. Clippard, 24, who was 1-1 in two starts last season, moved ...
Tyler Clippard Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Washington Nationals - MLB
sbnation.com 6/26/2009 — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions June 21, 2009 Recalled from Syracuse (AAA). March 16, 2009 Optioned to Columbus (AAA). February 14, 2009 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract. September 2, 2008 Recalled from Columbus (AAA). ...
Kip Wells: Free Agent
mlbtraderumors.com 7/7/2009 — According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com , right-hander Kip Wells has cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent. Wells was designated for assignment on June 24 after posting a 6.49 ERA and 18/18 K/BB ratio in 29 innings out of the Nationals' ...
What the Washington Nationals can learn from the Red Sox
thenatsblog.com 6/24/2009 — Following the embarrassing performance from the bullpen last night, the news came out that yet again the Nationals are looking to shake-up their bullpen. Manny Acta let on in his post-game press conference that he was particularly upset that he could only confidently pitch four ...
The Nationals Would Be in First If...
passion4baseball.blogspot.com 6/25/2009 — The Washington Nationals would be in first place if...if the games were only three or four innings long. The Nationals have played 69 games and have lost 49 of them. The Fan follows the games every night and it always seems like the Nationals are in the lead. In fact, tonight, the Fan saw the ...
Steven Wells, RIP
cantstopthebleeding.com 6/25/2009 — Steven Wells aka Swells aka Seething Wells, the Yorkshire spoken word artist, author, music journalist and sporting critic, has passed away at the age of 49 following a long battle with lympathic cancer. Wells’ columns for the Guardian —- written from his subsequent Philadelphia ...
Giants Sweep Nats in Double Header (ATTN Rizzo: TYLER CLIPPARD Reminder)
dcprosportsreport.com 6/5/2009 — Not very fun being a Washington Nationals fan these days is it? Seems like when the Nationals win one, they set themselves up for a 5 or 6 game losing streak. I guess the appropriate question to ask is, does the Nats win over the Giants two nights ago buy Manny Acta another 6 game losing streak?
Reds Sign Kip Wells
mlbtraderumors.com 7/10/2009 — Mark Sheldon of MLB.com is reporting that the Reds have signed Kip Wells to a minor league deal and assigned him to AAA.
Nats good, bad and ugly: but young rotation provides hopeUSATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 6/24/2009
Fairly or not, the need to assign blame for the Washington Nationals' 16-46 start still hovered over manager Manny Acta, even ...
Washington Nationals designate Kip Wells, call up Tyler Clippard for 'penESPN.com - MLB 6/24/2009
The Nationals designated Kip Wells for assignment and called up Tyler Clippard in another bullpen shuffle.
Another Nats 'pen move: Clippard up, Wells outSI.com - MLB 6/24/2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tyler Clippard has been promoted from Triple-A Syracuse and Kip Wells has been designated for assignment, the latest shuffle for the struggling Washington Nationals bullpen.
Another Nats bullpen move: Clippard up; Wells outBoston.com -- Baseball News 6/24/2009
Tyler Clippard has been promoted from Triple-A Syracuse and Kip Wells has been designated for assignment, the latest shuffle for the struggling Washington Nationals bullpen.
Clippard Thrives in New Role; Dunn Nurses WristNationals Journal 6/24/2009
Shortly before 4 p.m., Tyler Clippard slipped into the Washington Nationals clubhouse and only a few players and coaches even noticed that he settled at his locker. But it was hardly a surprise that Washington was in need of a new option in its ...