Talbot gets call as Percival hits the disabled list - St. Petersburg Times

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By Marc Topkin , Times Staff Writer In print: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 ST. PETERSBURG As expected, closer Troy Percival landed on the 15-day disabled list due to his left hamstring strain. What was somewhat surprising was what the Rays did to take his place, calling up RHP Mitch Talbot from Triple-A Durham and planning to move RHP Jason Hammel into a more significant bullpen role. Talbot, ... [link]

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Morning Roundup: 7/2 (Owings, Byrnes, Percival and more)
Published 7/2/2008 by Eric Stashin at Rotoprofessor
... Hammock also on the roster.  Montero has received just 85 AB’s this season, hitting .247 with 0 HR and 6 RBI.  He did hit 10 HR in 214 AB last season, so he’s worth considering in deeper leagues that require 2 catcher’s, but that’s about it. Finally, Ketchum noted that Micah Owings has been forced out of his start tonight against the Brewers thanks to a lower back problem.  Yusmeiro Petit is taking his spot in the rotation. According to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times (click here for the article), Troy Percival has been placed back on the DL, with the team opting to ...

Troy Percival Is Back on the Disabled List
Published 7/2/2008 by Tom Fornelli at FanHouse
... Personally, I didn't think the 38-year old would be all that helpful to the Rays but it turns out that I'm an idiot, and Percival has been a big reason why the Rays are in first place. He already has 19 saves in 21 chances for Tampa this season, even though he missed a few weeks on the disabled list at the beginning of June. Well, it's going to be a while until he gets his next save, because he's making a return trip. ...

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