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Another shocker: Astros designate Scott Linebrink for assignment

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by DVauthrin, May 24, 2003.

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  1. DVauthrin

    DVauthrin Member

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    Astros designated RHP Scott Linebrink for assignment.

    Odd. Linebrink has done about as well as could have been expected while being used as a starter by the Astros (3.38 ERA in five starts). He's really a reliever, so it's surprising that the Astros decided to remove him from the roster rather than send him to the bullpen.

    This above from rotoworld.

    Does this mean it's time to give Saarloos a full time shot, munro the same, a soon to be announced trade, or a signing of a veteran unemployed pitcher namely Chuck Finley?

    Interesting to say the least.
     
    #1 DVauthrin, May 24, 2003
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    Trying to get some confirmation as I type.
     
    #2 DVauthrin, May 24, 2003
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    Maybe Rosarrio is moving up.
     
    #3 Oski2005, May 24, 2003
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    How's wilfredo Rodriguez doing?
     
    #4 gr8-1, May 24, 2003
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    Supposedly its simply to call up a position player with Blum/Hidalgo sick, but why risk another team claiming a pitcher you need and not send down saarloos or puffer for a guy on the 40 man roster.
     
    #5 DVauthrin, May 24, 2003
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    #6 DVauthrin, May 24, 2003
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    Pitchers are scarce. Linebrink is better than many but worth nada? Get me a braintrust -- this team is at sea!
     
    #7 xiki, May 25, 2003
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    Bring out the Champion Ship. ;)
     
    #8 Roc Paint, May 25, 2003
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    I knew that dropping Reynolds would be a huge mistake.....

    We are in serious trouble with our pitching!!
     
    #9 Drewdog, May 25, 2003
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