With Kennedy Being Sent Down Igawa Gets A Shot

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With Kennedy Being Sent Down Igawa Gets A Shot
Greg C. Greg C. posted 5/7/2008 from slidingintohome.blogspot.com [flag]
From Anthony Rieber : Kennedy's descent means the ascent of lefthander Kei Igawa, the $46-million "investment" who likely will start in Kennedy's place Friday or Saturday in Detroit. Igawa has been pitching relatively well for Scranton; he's 3-3, 3.86 after allowing four runs in seven innings against Durham yesterday. "He's doing OK and obviously, for Kei, it's important that he attacks the ... [link]

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