Pirates make struggling vet Morris walk the plank

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Pirates make struggling vet Morris walk the plank
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 4/27/2008 on sports.espn.go.com [flag]
Matt Morris, the veteran right-hander added by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last season to stabilize a young rotation, was released Sunday after failing to pitch past the second inning in his latest start. [link]

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Pirates Release Matt Morris
Published 4/27/2008 by Nat Boyle at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Unfortunately, there's no surprise here.  ESPN reports the Pirates have released Matt Morris.  As Tim noted last night, the Pirates had little choice and eating $10MM seems their best option.  According to ESPN, "The decision to cut Morris will cost the Pirates more than $10 million, in addition to what they already have paid him this season. Morris is making $10,037,283 this season, or about one-fifth of their payroll, and has a $1 million buyout for 2009." There shouldn't be much ...

Pirates Release Matt Morris: Human Race Says “We Told You So”
Published 4/28/2008 by Paul Moro at umpbump.com
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates continued their attempts to wash themselves clean of Dave Littlefield’s reign by releasing pitcher Matt Morris , who the Bucs acquired in early August last season in a trade with the San Francisco Giants. A month after the deal, Littlefield was fired. And now Morris follows suit. ...

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The decision to cut Morris will cost the Pirates more than $10 million, in addition to what they already have paid him this season. Morris is making $10,037,283 this season, or about one-fifth of their payroll, and has a $1 million buyout for 2009. "Matt Morris is a true professional," manager John Russell said. "He's had a great career. He wanted to help us win, but it just wasn't working ...
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Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke? found this 4/27/2008 on www.postgazette.com

The Pirates this morning released Matt Morris and put left-hander Phil Dumatrait in the right-hander's spot in the rotation, meaning Dumatrait will start Thursday in Washington. Releasing Morris means the Pirates will pay him a little over $10 ...
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Matt Morris, Batting Practice Pitcher

The Big Lead found this 4/27/2008 on www.sportsfrog.com

Last night Morris gave up 8 runs on 9 hits in 4 innings, which brings his 2008 ERA to a hefty 9.15. That's a run per inning. Some elite pitcher barely allow a baserunner an inning. We all know Pittsburgh has its problems but Matt Morris? Though ...
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