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baseballprospectus.com - 8/20/2008
UTK Quick Hit
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No full-sized UTK today, but there’s a couple big closer injuries that I didn’t want to wait on: Jason Isringhausen (40 DXL ) Isringhausen has torn the flexor tendon in his elbow, much like Tom Glavine , and is done for the season. He’s told teammates that he is unlikely to undergo another surgery and is likely calling it a career. Billy Wagner (30 DXL ) Did ...

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New York Mets:  Game 127 Open Thread: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves

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Game 127 Open Thread: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
New York Mets — ... best rookie pitcher in the NL. He’s in the top 10 in ERA among all NL starters, and he’s one of the few starting pitchers who has been more stingy with the home run than Pelfrey (one less HR allowed in 6 1/3 more innings pitched). He probably won’t be getting many more starts this year, as he’s already over his innings total from last year and the Braves are out of the playoff hunt. Lineup is the standard lineup against righties. In other news, with the latest word being that Billy Wagner may be out until September 15, the Mets went out and ...

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