Willis to pen, Rapada to DL

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Dontrelle Willis has been added to the Tigers 25 man roster and will pitch out of the pen initially. He will take the place of Clay Rapada who has been placed on the 15 day disabled list with biceps tendinitis. Putting a starting pitcher who fairly recently signed a 3 year $29 million contract in the bullpen is an unusual move but I think it's a good one. Willis struggled with his control all [link]

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Thursday's Frosty Mug
Published 5/22/2008 by KLSnow at Brew Crew Ball
... well. I've heard his glasses fog up, he misses HGH and/or steroids, his breaking stuff isn't as good, etc. But this theory is new. Perhaps Eric Gagne...is Fidel Castro? On injuries: Moises Alou left yesterday's game with a cramp in his calf. Angels IF Erick Aybar is on the DL after dislocating his right pinky finger. Mets OF Ryan Church and Braves IF Yunel Escobar missed yesterday's action following a collision Tuesday. Tigers P Clay Rapada has been placed on the DL with biceps tendinitis. If Doug Melvin is ...

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