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More Fastballs Less Cutters For Sonnanstine
Almost a month ago, I mentioned that Andy Sonnanstine has started to use more his cutter rather than his normal fastball, which he can throw as a two seamer with good tailing movement and a decent sink on it. Well in the start against the Phillies, Sonnanstine actually threw a good amount of ...
Tampa Bay Rays' decision to demote Andy Sonnanstine easier than it looked
tampabay.com — By Marc Topkin , Times Staff Writer In Print: Sunday, June 28, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG — The... decision to send down Andy Sonnanstine to clear space in the rotation for Scott Kazmir's return really wasn't difficult. The Rays just made it that way. The ... (more) Tampa Bay Rays' decision to demote Andy Sonnanstine ...
Scott Kazmir replaces Andy Sonnanstine in Tampa Bay Rays' rotation
tampabay.com — Andy Sonnanstine was dropped from the Rays rotation to Triple-A Durham to make room for LHP Scott... Kazmir to start tonight. (more) Scott Kazmir replaces Andy Sonnanstine in Tampa Bay ...
Rays send down Sonnanstine, add Kazmir, Bradford
blogs.tampabay.com — The Rays sent RHP Andy Sonnanstine to Triple-A and designated Winston Abreu for assignment to make room... on their roster. Scott Kazmir will start on Saturday. Jeff Niemann will be bumped back to Monday. The Rays had to clear space for Kazmir and ... (more) Rays send down Sonnanstine, add Kazmir, Bradford
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