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Posada to the DL
Published 4/28/2008 by anaconda at Pinstripe Alley: Front Page Posts
... For the first time in his career, Jorge Posada is headed to the DL and it could be a long time before we see him behind the plate again.  ...

Closing Time: Max Scherzer is up. Now what?
Published 4/28/2008 at Roto Arcade
In the seventh inning of today's White Sox-Orioles game, Chicago had the bases loaded, nobody out, and AJ Pierzynski at the plate. Broadcaster Hawk Harrelson made the following comment: "You've got to be aggressive, yet selective." As it turned out, selectivity without any aggression whatsoever would have been the better course. Pierzynski struck out by swinging at non-strikes. So if you ever find yourself facing Greg Aquino with runners on, just be patient. If, however, you find yourself with top waiver priority in a fantasy league, then you'll want to be both aggressive and selective. In those circumstances, ...

AL & NL East News - 4/28
Published 4/28/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Mike Lowell should return to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Tom Glavine plans on starting Tuesday for the Braves. John Gibbons shook up his slumping Blue Jays lineup before Sunday’s game. The Marlins’ Wes Helms didn’t mind the boos he got on Saturday night in Milwaukee. The Orioles need Daniel Cabrera to give them innings today. Moise Alou’s comeback to the Mets is in jeopardy after a setback. The Rays have some decisions to make with Scott Kazmir’s return on the horizon. Nationals OF Elijah Dukes is making progress with his rehab. Yankees catcher ...

Jorgie Porgie Pudding and Pie!
Published 4/28/2008 by Yankees Chick at FanHouse
Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL EastAfter 14 years of service, 1,450 games, 4,877 at-bats and 338 potential base-steelers thrown out, Jorge Posada is going to the DL for the first time in his career. Jorgie has been plagued with what he called a "dead shoulder," initially diagnosed as a simple strain but now sounding like something more serious than that. He took several days off already this year and a few partial rest days by DH'ing, but alas, the bench and DH time wasn't enough to let that shoulder heal. Understandably, Jorgie is pretty upset about the necessary DL time: It's very disappointing. It's the biggest disappointment ...

Jorgie Porgie Pudding and Pie!
Published 4/28/2008 by Yankees Chick at Yankees Chick
In addition to my usual Yankees Chick posts, I have also begun writing regularly for AOL's FanHouse blog on all things AL East. I will post the beginnings of those articles here on YC, and then you'll have to click the link to jump on over to FH to read the rest... stick with me here, amigos! -------------------------------------------------------- After 14 years ...