sportsagentblog.com - 5/4/2008
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But at least I will be going into the day with a smile on my face. Dynasty now has its first client in an MLB organization. Dan Leatherman, the stud RHP who quickly became the #38 prospect for the Minnesota Twins before being cut with absolutely no explanation is back in MLB’s Minor League System. The Washington Nationals acquired Leatherman’s contract.
Injury puts slight damper on otherwise happy night
startribune.com 5/4/2008 — The Twins had plenty to celebrate Saturday, along with one pesky cause for concern.
They moved into first place by defeating Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 4-1 before an announced crowd of 28,585 at the Metrodome, the Twins' fourth consecutive victory.
Brian Bass had a game ball from his first major league victory. Craig Monroe was beaming over a two-run homer against his former ...
Short Stops Around the Majors for May 3, 2008
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 5/4/2008 — James Loney drives in 6 runs to lead the Dodgers to their 8th straight win...Augie Ojeda picks up 6 RBI to help Arizona's Brandon Webb go to 7-0...and Cristian Guzman narrowly misses the cycle for Washington with 2 singles, a double, a home run, and you guessed it, 6 runs batted in...
Burnett finally rejoining Pirates today
post-gazette.com 5/4/2008 — WASHINGTON -- It took four frustrating years, but Sean Burnett finally is heading back to Major League Baseball. And, in the process, Evan Meek likely is out. Burnett, the Pirates' best reliever in spring training and their best reliever at Class AAA ...
Game 31: Not .500 yet
mackavenuetigers.com 5/4/2008 — Twins 4
Tigers 1
Recap:
So, we had a pichers’ duel to watch for the first five innings. The Twins were up 1-0, then 2-0, in a pretty close game. Then Craig Monroe hit a home run off Justin Verlander in the sixth inning and it was 4-0.
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