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natsfarm.com - 6/21/2009
Tyler Clippard Recalled
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In what is likely a replacement move for RHRP Jesus Colome (who is probably DL-bound), the Nationals recalled RHRP Tyler Clippard from Syracuse. Clippard made the shift from the rotation to the bullpen this year with good results in Triple-A. Over 23 appearances (37 2/3IP), Clippard is 4-1 with ...
Clippard Called Up
thenatsblog.com - 6/22/2009
Clippard Called Up
— thenatsblog.com — The Nationals recalled RHP Tyler Clippard from Triple-A today to replace injured Jesus Colume. Clippard had been... tearing apart Triple-A since being converted to a reliever this season. In 23 appearances he is 4-1 with 41 K’s and a 0.96 ERA. The 24-year-old former starting pitcher was ... (more) Clippard Called Up

Comments vote down TheNatsBlog TheNatsBlog posted 6/22/2009posted this
The Nationals' Search for a Closer...
advancedfantasybaseball.com - 6/21/2009
The Nationals' Search for a Closer...
— advancedfantasybaseball.com — The Washington Nationals are not the first team to struggle to find an acceptable closer. They have... a bullpen full of cast-offs, youngsters, and specialists placed in unfavorable roles. Much of the blame can also be placed on manager Manny Acta who is not a very good manager of the bullpen and ... (more) The Nationals' Search for a Closer...

Comments vote down bigjonempire bigjonempire posted 6/21/2009posted this
natsfarm.com - 6/24/2009
Clippard Recalled (for real this time)
— natsfarm.com — The Nationals used their Twitter account to break the news that RHRP Tyler Clippard has been recalled... from Syracuse and RHRP Kip Wells has been designated for assignment. (more) Clippard Recalled (for real this time)

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