Around the Horn: Bush Cleared Waivers, Max Scherzer recalled and Brandon Moss looks to save the day again
-Dexter Sports
11:10 PM
We are seeing teams finally make their first moves of the season. We know about the Frank Thomas move, but what else is happening around the league? Lets take a look.
11:10 PM
We are seeing teams finally make their first moves of the season. We know about the Frank Thomas move, but what else is happening around the league? Lets take a look.
- The Brewers optioned Dave Bush to AAA Nashville today. Somehow, despite numerous teams needing pitching, Bush cleared waivers. I thought teams like the Tigers, Yankees, Astros, and Rockies would be interested. This puts the brewers in a great position if Manny Parra struggles, because he can easily be optioned.
- The Diamondbacks recalled Max Scherzer today. It is about time that this happened. Scherzer is Baseball America's # 4 Prospect for the Diamondbacks. He was the 11th pick in the 2006 draft. He brings a 98 MPH fastball from the pen, but only touches 88-93 as a starter. The Diamondbacks see him as a starter, but will fill a pen role for now.
- The Rockies optioned 2nd basemen Jayson Nix to AAA Colorado Springs for relief pitcher Jose Cappellan. We thought this might happen a week ago, and sure enough it looks like Clint Barmes has taken this job away. I would like to see Ian Stewart steal some at bats here.
- Brandon Moss will look to continue his Japan Heroics in the Majors. Moss will replace Sean Casey on the roster after he went down on the 15 day DL. He should get a lot of playing time with Mike Lowell out. I like Brandon Moss to stay on the roster from here on out. He will be a great bat to have off the bench and as a major filler if someone gets hurt.
- Nate McLouth continues to kill the ball. He along with Carlos Delgado and Paul Konerko belted two home runs today. McLouth was the first Dexter Sports pick up of the week. He is hitting .333 with 6 homers and 21 RBIs.
- Mets outfielder Moises Alou will come back on Monday against Pittsburgh. This means Angel Pagan's time is over for now. Look for teams to spark interest in him. Most likely Moises Alou will end up on the DL like usual. I think that Pagan is a good value for the mets. He is a cheap version of Coco Crisp or Reed Johnson.
