Yanks send struggling pitcher Kennedy to minors

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Odds & Ends: Kennedy, Rays, Bonds, Wagner
Published 5/4/2008 by Nat Boyle at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... ESPN reports that the Yankees optioned Ian Kennedy to Triple-A.  To take his place, they recalled Darrel Rasner who in 5 Triple-A games is 4-0 with 0.87 ERA and 27 K in 31 IP.  Ian Kennedy relies on control and control he has had not.  He has the highest percentage of ...

A Kid Finally Gets A Win
Published 5/4/2008 by Brian at Depressed Fan
... as a starter. Obviously, not the plan heading into the season for the Yanks, but they'll take it. Speaking of Hughes and Kennedy, while the former will be out until July, the latter will now be cooling his heels in Scranton. ...

Yankees Demote Ian Kennedy to Minors
Published 5/4/2008 by Old Navy King at MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
... As per ESPN.com, the New York Yankees sent their struggling right-hander, Ian Kennedy, down to the minor leagues. In 6 appearances (5 starts) this 2008 season, Kennedy posted a 0-2 record, with an atrocious 8.37 ERA. He also walked 20 batters, while only striking out 16. Kennedy had this reaction to the move: “I was kind of surprised. But it’s bound to happen if you don’t win, especially here.” ...

Yankees Demote Ian Kennedy… Not So Fast
Published 5/5/2008 by Old Navy King at MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
... May 4, 7:44pm (EST) - As per ESPN.com, the New York Yankees sent their struggling right-hander, Ian Kennedy, down to the minor leagues. In 6 appearances (5 starts) this 2008 season, Kennedy posted a 0-2 record, with an atrocious 8.37 ERA. He also walked 20 batters, while only striking out 16. Kennedy had this reaction to the move: “I was kind of surprised. But it’s bound to happen if you don’t win, especially here.” ...