Tom Gage reported on 1270 that Troy Percival has been placed on the 15 day disabled list with a recurrence of the flexor/pronator muscle mass injury.
Craig Dingman’s contract has been purchased from Toledo. Dingman has been solid this year striking out 67 with only 13 walks in 48 innings. I’m still waiting to hear who has been removed fromt the 40 man roster to make room for Dingman.
Unfortunately, this would have been the perfect time to call up Matt Roney and add him to the 40 man roster. Fortunately, Trammell can give Kyle Farnsworth a shot at the closers’ role without controversy. Given Percival’s struggles, this might not be a bad thing. Hopefully Farnsworth will take to the role, and Franklyn German can pitch effectively in the 8th inning.
Nice way to start off the second half of the season!
*whimper*
The Farns! Oh dear. I do hope he doesn’t freak with the pressure, all Chicago-style.
Chris Spurling has been holding Dingman’s spot in Detroit for some time now. Dingman is a retread but has been solid at Toledo, moreso than Spurling was (or is).
Agreed, Billfer – would have been an excellent time to add Roney. Hindsight is 20/20, but letting Roney go is still sticking in my craw.
I see little reason to believe Farnsworth will crack under pressure.
Tigers are a great team. They have some very exciting players on their team.
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