blogs.tampabay.com - 7/4/2009
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RHP Andy Sonnanstine appears to be taking being optioned to Triple-A Durham in stride. Sonnanstine, who lost his spot in the rotation last Friday when Scott Kazmir returned from the disabled list, made his first start for the Bulls Thursday, picking up a win in giving up just two runs in six ...
espn.go.com - 6/29/2009
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Rytor (CT) Buster, did the Rays make the
right move sending Sonnanstine to the minors? Seeing as
they are only 2 back of the Wild Card in the toughest division, seems like every game will count from here on out. Buster Olney Rytor: I thought they did, ...
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tampabay.com - 6/28/2009
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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 ...
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Tampa Bay Rays' decision to demote Andy Sonnanstine ...
mvn.com - 7/3/2009
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Making his first start for the Durham Bulls
a week later after making one in Tropicana Field
, Andy Sonnanstine went six innings throwing 94 pitches, 64 for strikes. Sonnanstine was sent down to AAA last Saturday in order to make room for Scott Kazmir after a down three months this season. We ...
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Sonnanstine Pitches Better In Triple-A, Few Surprised
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday night.
