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chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 8/6/2008
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Veteran left-hander Scott Eyre bade a tearful farewell to his Cubs teammates Tuesday after being designated for assignment to make room for the return of closer Kerry Wood.
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THE END OF EYRE
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... Scott Eyre is soon to be an ex-Cub. And while that means he will likely sign with a contender and pitch lights out the rest of the way, it’s also time to take a look at the signing. To the wayback machine… ...
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Scott Eyre Gets Designated for Assignment
toweldrills.com 8/5/2008 — Article on the Cubs designating Scott Eyre for assignment, including stats, his contract, and what might happen now
toweldrills.com 8/5/2008 — Article on the Cubs designating Scott Eyre for assignment, including stats, his contract, and what might happen now
Scott Eyre drawing interest from Boston & Philadelphia
out-of-rightfield.blogspot.com 8/6/2008 — The Phillies and Red Sox are looking to acquire the recently DFA'd Scott Eyre from the Chicago Cubs.
out-of-rightfield.blogspot.com 8/6/2008 — The Phillies and Red Sox are looking to acquire the recently DFA'd Scott Eyre from the Chicago Cubs.
Scott Eyre has been traded to the Phillies
out-of-rightfield.blogspot.com 8/7/2008 — Scott Eyre for some guy named Schlitter.
out-of-rightfield.blogspot.com 8/7/2008 — Scott Eyre for some guy named Schlitter.
Phillies acquire Scott Eyre, lefty reliever
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 8/7/2008 — The Phillies finally got their second left hander out of the pen, something they had been looking for since Spring Training. Scott Eyre, formerly of the Chicago Cubs, was acquired today in exchange for Single A pitcher Brian Schlitter. Eyre has had a rocky season this year, posting a 7.15 ERA while dealing with some nagging injuries. In the past he has been pretty reliable.....
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 8/7/2008 — The Phillies finally got their second left hander out of the pen, something they had been looking for since Spring Training. Scott Eyre, formerly of the Chicago Cubs, was acquired today in exchange for Single A pitcher Brian Schlitter. Eyre has had a rocky season this year, posting a 7.15 ERA while dealing with some nagging injuries. In the past he has been pretty reliable.....
Phils Eyre on the Side of Caution and Add a Reliever — Balls, Sticks, & Stuff | Phillies, Eagles, golf and other matters of great importance...
In an effort to add depth to their bullpen, the Phillies traded for Scott Eyre, a castoff from the Cubs, caught in a numbers game when Kerry Wood returned from his summer home, the disabled list. Eyre is a left-hander who will hopefully take some of the workload off of...
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Scott Eyre's Problem? Not Injuries, Not a 36-Year-Old Left Arm, But Interleague Play — A Hundred Next Years
From the official Philadelphia Phillies press release announcing the acquisition of reliever Scott Eyre from the Cubs in exchange for minor league righty Brian Schlitter : Eyre, 36, had appeared in only 19 games for the Cubs this season due to two separate stints on the disabled list for left elbow inflammation and a strained left groin. He was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 11.1 ...
Nightcap report: Phils will pick up Erye's salary — Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits
Lefty Scott Eyre is owed about $1.2 million for the rest of the season. Just a few notes to pass along. According to one Chicago newspaper blog, the Phils are on the hook for Eyre’s deal, as mentioned. Brian Schlitter, who was sent to Chicago, is a local product. To clear space for newly acquired reliever Scott Eyre, the Phils will probably option left-hander J.A. Happ back to Triple-A. That's ...
Phillies Acquire Lefty Scott Eyre — crashburnalley.com
The Phillies traded with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Scott Eyre. At Baseball Digest Daily, I explain why you shouldn’t be alarmed by his 7+ ERA.
Phillies acquire reliever Eyre from Cubs — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
While driving from Chicago to his Florida home, Scott Eyre got the “fresh start” which he had sought.
That fresh start will come with the Phillies, who completed their search for an experienced second lefty reliever by acquiring Eyre from the Cubs for Minor League right-hander Brian Schlitter on Thursday.
“I asked how their bullpen was, and if they were just looking for guys, and they ...
Phillies blanked, trade prospect for LHP Scott Eyre — Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits
Eyre, 36, appeared in 19 games for the Cubs and has twice been on the disabled list with elbow and groin injuries. He was designated for assignment last week. The Cubs will receive Class-A right-hander Brian Schlitter. Eyre was let go by the Cubs less than two months after setting the franchise record with 33 consecutive scoreless innings. After his second stint on the DL, he returned to the ...
My New Favorite Name In The Cubs System — wrigleyville23
The Cubs get the delightfully named Brian Schlitter from the Phillies in exchange for what remains of Scott Eyre.
Phillies Acquire LHP Scott Eyre — Phillies Nation
The Phillies have traded minor leaguer Brian Schlitter for left-handed reliever Scott Eyre.
Eyre, designated by the Cubs a few days back, was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA for Chicago this season.
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Phillies Acquire Scott Eyre — MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
According to Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer , the Phillies acquired lefty Scott Eyre for A ball pitcher Brian Schlitter .
Eyre, 36, posted a 7.15 ERA in 11.1 innings with the Cubs. He spent time on the DL with elbow and groin problems. Eyre had a nice run in the second half last year as well as May this year. He still has about $1.15MM left on his contract; no word ...
Eyre Ball — The Good Phight
The Phillies have just traded for lefty reliever Scott Eyre, who was designated for assignment by the Cubs a few days ago. Clearwater reliever Brian Schlitter will be heading to Chicago. Todd Zolecki reports :
The Cubs designated Eyre for assignment this week after he went 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA in just 19 appearances because of two stints on the disabled list. He had 14 scoreless ...
Phils Acquire Lefty Scott Eyre — The Bad News Bloggers
Little is know on this except the following. The Philadelphia Phillies made a trade today. They've acquired Lefty Scott Eyre (2-0 7.15 ERA) from the Chicago Cubs. They traded Single A (Clearwater) prospect Brian Schlitter (Drafted out of the College of Charlseton in 16th round of the 2007 Draft, 4-3 2.22 ERA). More info as we find out. The Phillies expressed interest in a Lefty Reliever ...
Activation of Wood spells end for Eyre with Cubs — MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Manager Lou Piniella won't have to worry about getting Scott Eyre 's name wrong anymore. As expected, Eyre was the odd man out when the Cubs activated closer Kerry Wood from the disabled list Tuesday. The Cubs designated Eyre for assignment and have seven days to trade or release the lefty reliever, who has cleared waivers and is owed about $1.2 million more in salary this season. ''I enjoyed ...
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After he passes through waivers, I can almost promise you the Brewers will offer Scott Eyre a AAA deal with a guaranteed call up on 9/1. The problem is, I would assume several other teams will as well.
With Brian Shouse a FA after the season, I think it is very possible Eyre is a member of the '09 team...they went after him strong when he signed with the Cubs, and his stuff appears to be fine,
Cubs led 6-1, win 11-7 — Another Cubs Blog
First of all, Kerry Wood was activated off the DL today and Scott Eyre was designated for assignment. Hendry will probably try to trade him over the next 7 days. Best of luck to Eyre.
The Cubs put 6 on the board in the first 2 innings and built up a 6-1 lead. Rich Harden was on the mound and a 5-run lead you feel pretty good. Harden didn’t have his best ...
Scott Eyre designated for assignment — GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
Scott Eyre has been designated for assignment , according to Bruce Miles.
Now what does this mean? Well, in order to be designated for assignment, a player has to clear waivers. So Eyre has cleared waivers.
And remember - the "Assignment" in "Designated for Assignment" is to a team's minor league system. The upshot is that Eyre is now off the 40-man roster (which I ...
Kerry Wood Will Be Back When the Cubs Have Space for Him — FanHouse
It appears that the blister of doom has cleared from the index finger on Kerry Wood 's pitching hand and the Cubs' closer is prepared to resume his role in the bullpen of the best team in the National League. The only thing stopping him now is making room on the roster, which will apparently be done by trading Scott Eyre to whoever claims him off waivers. That seems like a massively ...
Scott Eyre DFA'd — OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
Scott Eyre has been designated for assignment , following the activation of Kerry Wood off the disabled list. The Cubs have a week to trade to Scott Eyre . While it's a little surprising that any team would give away a veteran lefthanded bullpen pitcher, it's not particularly surprising in Scott Eyre's case. According to Eyre, he fell out of favor with Lou Piniella with his poor start in ...
Scott Eyre Designated — MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
To make room for closer Kerry Wood , the Cubs designated lefty reliever Scott Eyre for assignment today. Eyre, 36, posted a 7.15 ERA in 11.1 innings with the Cubs this year. He spent time on the DL with elbow and groin problems. Eyre actually had a nice run in the second half last year as well as May this year.
Eyre still has about $1.15MM left on his contract. Perhaps ...
Semi-Important News, Maybe... — wrigleyville23
Scott Eyre was DFAed today. Neal Cotts and Sean Marshall will remain in the bullpen for the foreseeable future, as well as Jeff Samardzija (one would hope).
Kerry Wood to Be Activated; Eyre to Be DFA'd — The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog
One of our reliable readers listening to Bruce Levine of ESPN1000 out of Chicago, is hearing that Kerry Wood will be activated before the game and Scott Eyre will be designated for assignment. The Cubs will have 10 days to release or trade Eyre and will likely get nothing more than a low-minors prospect. We'll see if Wood jumps right back into the closer role or is eased into it after a few ...
Bye Bye Scott Eyre, Hello Jeff Samardzija — Bleacher Report - MLB
It is official. Scott Eyre is no longer a part of the Chicago Cubs organization. He has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer pitcher Brian Schlitter, according to ESPN. Scott Eyre was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA in 19 games over two ...
It is official. Scott Eyre is no longer a part of the Chicago Cubs organization. He has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer pitcher Brian Schlitter, according to ESPN. Scott Eyre was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA in 19 games over two ...
Phillies get LHP Eyre from Cubs — FOXSports.com News for MLB
Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher. The Phillies sent right-hander Brian Schlitter to Chicago in the trade between NL division leaders. Eyre was 2-0 with a ...
Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher. The Phillies sent right-hander Brian Schlitter to Chicago in the trade between NL division leaders. Eyre was 2-0 with a ...
Phillies get reliever Scott Eyre from Cubs — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Ch...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Ch...
Phillies acquire reliever Eyre from Cubs — Major League Baseball News
After a season of searching for a second lefty in the bullpen, the Phillies landed Scott Eyre from the Cubs for Minor League right-hander Brian Schlitter.
After a season of searching for a second lefty in the bullpen, the Phillies landed Scott Eyre from the Cubs for Minor League right-hander Brian Schlitter.
Phillies get LHP Eyre from Cubs (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher. The Phillies sent right-hander Brian Schlitter to Chicago in the trade between NL division leaders. Eyre was 2-0 with a ...
Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher. The Phillies sent right-hander Brian Schlitter to Chicago in the trade between NL division leaders. Eyre was 2-0 with a ...
Cubs trade Eyre to Phillies for Schlitter — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::
The Cubs traded Scott Eyre to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor-league right-handed pitcher Brian Schlitter, who is from Park Ridge.
The Cubs traded Scott Eyre to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor-league right-handed pitcher Brian Schlitter, who is from Park Ridge.
Activation of Wood spells goodbye for emotional Eyre — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::
Manager Lou Piniella won't have to worry about getting Scott Eyre's name wrong anymore.
Manager Lou Piniella won't have to worry about getting Scott Eyre's name wrong anymore.
Eyre Era over as Wood returns to Cubs — Major League Baseball News
The Cubs designated reliever Scott Eyre for assignment on Tuesday, ending his time in Chicago after a little more than 2 1/2 seasons.
The Cubs designated reliever Scott Eyre for assignment on Tuesday, ending his time in Chicago after a little more than 2 1/2 seasons.
Cubs activate Wood, designate Eyre — FOXSports.com News for MLB
Cubs closer Kerry Wood was activated from the disabled list Tuesday after being sidelined for three weeks because of a blister on his right index finger. To make room on the roster, the club designated left-hander Scott Eyre for assignment less than ...
Cubs closer Kerry Wood was activated from the disabled list Tuesday after being sidelined for three weeks because of a blister on his right index finger. To make room on the roster, the club designated left-hander Scott Eyre for assignment less than ...
