Transaction Analysis: August 22-23, 2000
8/25ANAHEIM ANGELS Acquired LHP Scott Karl and cash from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named. [8/22] I’m sure the Angels think getting Scott Karl out of Denver will help, and while it can’t hurt, it won’t reverse years of decline. Karl’s road stats this year are still ugly: a 5.68 ERA, a...
Transaction Analysis: August 20-21, 2000
8/23ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Placed 1B-L Erubiel Durazo on the 15-day DL (sore wrist); recalled 1B/OF-R Alex Cabrera from Tucson. [8/20] Erubiel Durazo is considering having surgery on his wrist, which would end his season on the spot. While that would be a tough loss when you consider that the Snakes would then have only Steve Finley...
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8/21ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed C-B Matt Walbeck on the 15-day DL (knee – tendinitis); purchased the contract of C-R Shawn Wooten from Edmonton; transferred RHP Tim Belcher from the 15- to the 60-day DL. [8/18] Recalled RHP Brian Cooper from Edmonton; activated RHP Al Levine from the DL; optioned IF-R Keith Johnson and RHP Eric Weaver...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: August 15-16, 2000
8/18ANAHEIM ANGELS Signed LHP Bryan Ward and assigned him to Edmonton; claimed 2B-R David Eckstein off of waivers from the Red Sox. [8/16] Talk about bargain shopping, because the Angels just nabbed two guys who can play. Neither one will ever star, not unless you’re a Lance Blankenship groupie or a geriatric member of the...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: August 13-14, 2000
8/16ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Placed RHP Johnny Ruffin on the 15-day DL (groin); recalled OF-L David Dellucci from Tucson. [8/13] David Dellucci still doesn’t appear to have recovered from his wrist problems, so while it’s a good move for the Snakes to get back down to 11 pitchers, I’m not happy with either rationale that’s been offered....
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: August 10-12, 2000
8/14Beginning today, Transaction Analysis moves to a three-day-a-week schedule. Look for Chris Kahrl’s wit and wisdom Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Baseball Prospectus. ANAHEIM ANGELS Activated LHP Kent Mercker from the DL; optioned OF/1B-R Chris Hatcher to Edmonton; placed RHP Mike Fyhrie on the 15-day DL (elbow inflammation). [8/11] Purchased the contract of RHP Eric...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: August 7-9, 2000
8/11ANAHEIM ANGELS Released RHP Ken Hill; activated LHP Jarrod Washburn from the DL; optioned RHP Brian Cooper to Edmonton; recalled RHP Ramon Ortiz from Edmonton; outrighted OF-R Edgard Clemente to Edmonton; purchased the contract of IF-R Keith Johnson from Edmonton. [8/7] Purchased the contract of 1B/OF-R Chris Hatcher from Edmonton; returned LHP Jarrod Washburn to...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: August 3-6, 2000
8/09ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed RHP Troy Percival on the 15-day DL (shoulder pain). [8/4] Placed RHP Seth Etherton on the 15-day DL (shoulder tendinitis); recalled LHP Juan Alvarez and RHP Lou Pote from Edmonton. [8/5] Despite Percival’s struggles, from the well-publicized nine blown saves or the control problems or the taters or the ERA creeping towards...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: August 1-3, 2000
8/04First off, I’d like to thank Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a great idea, which is to include info on batter handedness like so: 2B-R is a right-handed-hitting second baseman. As always, I’m grateful for yet another sensible suggestion from our readers. ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed RHP Al Levine on 15-day DL, retroactive to 7/31 (elbow inflammation);...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 27-31, 2000
8/01Anyone else remember all of those predictions that this would be one of the most boring trading deadlines ever? Instead, we got one of the best. Take a deep breath, and let’s dive into it: ANAHEIM ANGELS Acquired 1B/OF Chris Hatcher, RHP Mike Heathcott and 2B Brett King from the Cubs for RHP Brett Hinchliffe...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 24-26, 2000
7/28ANAHEIM ANGELS Activated LHP Scott Schoeneweis from the DL; optioned IF Justin Baughman to Edmonton. [7/26] As expected, Scott Schoeneweis rejoins the rotation in time to keep the dilemma of which veteran starter to ditch at the airport on a low simmer instead of a high boil. Both Kent Bottenfield and Ken Hill continue to...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 21-23, 2000
7/25Previous Transaction Analysis ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed LHP Jarrod Washburn on the 15-day DL (strained bicep); recalled IF Justin Baughman from Edmonton. [7/23] If the Angels had to name their MVP today, would Jarrod Washburn get any votes? Sure, Troy Glaus ought to win handily, and Darin Erstad would probably be the actual winner; among pitchers,...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 17-20, 2000
7/24ANAHEIM ANGELS Optioned RHP Lou Pote to Edmonton; recalled RHP Brian Cooper from Edmonton. [7/17] For the time being, this gives the Angels a rotation of Cooper, Kent Bottenfield, Ken Hill, Jarrod Washburn and Seth Etherton. Scott Schoeneweis should be back before the trading deadline, which gives the Angels the opportunity to either deal Bottenfield...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 13-16, 2000
7/19ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Activated 3B Matt Williams and 1B Erubiel Durazo from the DL; placed IF Danny Klassen on the 15-day DL, retroactive to 7/8 (toe); optioned OF Rob Ryan to Tucson. [7/13] Recalled RHP Nelson Figueroa from Tucson; optioned 1B/OF Travis Lee to Tucson. [7/16] Perhaps nothing reflects the immediate needs of the Snakes more...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 10-12, 2000
7/14ATLANTA BRAVES Acquired RHP Andy Ashby from the Phillies for LHPs Bruce Chen and Jimmy Osting. [7/12] Laugh if you’re a disinterested bystander or a Mets fan, and cry if you care about the Braves. I don’t know who deserves more venom: John Schuerholz for doing something this stupid, or the talking heads who are...
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightTransaction Analysis: July 4-9, 2000
7/12ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed RHP Tim Belcher on the 15-day DL, retroactive to 7/3 (sore elbow); recalled RHPs Ramon Ortiz and Lou Pote from Edmonton; activated SS Kevin Stocker from the DL; optioned 2B/SS Justin Baughman and RHP Brian Cooper to Edmonton. [7/6] Optioned RHP Ramon Ortiz to Edmonton; recalled RHP Seth Etherton from Edmonton. [7/7]...
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