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Triple-A transplants have added some spark to the parent club
Triple-A transplants have added some spark to the parent club
CHICAGO -- The four players promoted from Triple-A Portland this past week have already had an impact on the Padres: -- Shawn Estes picked up his 100th career win Tuesday. -- Luke Carlin has caught three victories, including Estes' and Greg Maddux's 350th on Saturday. -- Jody Gerut has homered off Carlos Zambrano, driven in the winning run (Tuesday) and offered an upgrade in center field. -- ...
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Smells Like Padres in Here - Thursday Edition
Gaslamp Ball — ... The new guys have provided some spark.  We must've needed some spark on the bench last night.  (At the bottom here, you will note that Rusch declined his assignment and has been set free.  Free like a bird who can't get anyone out.) ...

Odds And Ends: Rusch, Dohmann, Meek
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Glendon Rusch, who was designated for assignment by the Padres, has declined his assignment to AAA and is now a free agent. Rusch had a 6.41 ERA in 12 appearances for the Pads, with 12 strikeouts and 11 walks in 19.2 innings. ...

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