Fossum shipped out ...
Struggling LHP Casey Fossum was outrighted after the game to Triple-A Durham and has been replaced by LHP Jon Switzer. Fossum, who began the season in the rotation and was then moved to the bullpen, had a 5-8 record and 7.70 ERA in 40 games coming off shoulder surgery.
Switzer is 0-0, 0.82 in 23 games at Durham, holding hitters to a .226 average. Switzer pitched in three games for the Rays earlier this season, allowing five runs over 1 2/3 innings.
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HOO-RAY!!! ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION!!!
Posted by: J | August 07, 2007 at 10:44 PM
About frickin' time! I enjoyed watching the Fossum-flip when it came in at around 49 MPH and went across the plate, but when they started going over the fence, that's where I draw the line.
Sorry Casey, c'ya!
Posted by: Dana | August 08, 2007 at 01:25 AM
Good Riddance Fossum!!!
Posted by: Steve Liddell | August 08, 2007 at 05:14 AM
About time, isn't it time for Stokes as well. He's at 7.77 ERA.
Posted by: Bill | August 08, 2007 at 07:27 AM
finally, now the bullpen might actually be decent 4 once, stokes next? has anybody heard anything new on david price?
Posted by: george | August 08, 2007 at 05:24 PM
Who is going to replace him on the 40 man roster?
Posted by: D | August 13, 2007 at 08:21 AM