They conclude today vs the Astros in Houston.
An internet rumor stated that Daniel Moskos was going to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2008 season.
However,the Pirates announced the Moskos has no health issues,but has been removed from live action to "Correct a mechanical flaw".
No word on removing Dave Littlefield from action to "Correct a mechanical flaw" in his head.
More on Moskos-Moskos was recently removed from a State College game without recording an out.
Moskos has a 5.68 ERA in his five games in State College and the controversy continues over his selection.
So,Moskos was picked because the Pirates thought he was near ready for the bigs and would accelerate through the system,but yet cannot get anyone out in Short-Season play?
Geez.............
Final word on Moskos-IF this turns out to be a health issue,the furor over this pick will intensify and could be the final straw in sending the Captain packing off to sea.
And take this apparently bargain basement medical staff with you!!!
Speaking of that terrific medical staff,check this read on Lynchburg pitcher Clayton Hamilton.
Hamilton was told for a year that he had an oblique strain when actually he had a broken rib and pitched with it all season!
Seems to me,if Hamilton's career sputters out,he has quite a lawsuit possibility going vs the Pirates and their medical staff.
Nice article sent to us by Battlin Bob on the aftermath of Baseball in Montreal after the Expos moved to Washington.
Anyone else miss the 70's outfield of the future of Warren Cromartie,Andre Dawson and
Ellis Valentine???
Another Expo related article on how the Vermont Lake Monsters (formerly Expos) have a special Expo day every year.
The Vermont team is the closest team in affiliated baseball to the city of Montreal and is the step below the Hagerstown Suns in the Nationals system.
And speaking of the Suns-Nice work with two good late season promotions with Nationals t-shirt day and mini-bat day.
Kudos to the Suns.
Canadian filly champion Dance Smartly died at 19.
She was the first Canadian based and bred horse to win a Breeders Cup race with her Distaff win in 1991.
The Hamilton Tiger-cats looked pathetic in a 27-9 loss in Montreal.
3 Nick Setta field goals were all that the Tabbies could muster on the board in a lifeless effort.
The Cats fall to 1-7 in the season and play Toronto at home on Labor D
ay Monday in a traditional CFL battle.Romeo Crennel says Brady Quinn will not be the opening day starter for Cleveland,despite the rookies solid pre-season performance.
Smart move,there is plenty of time for Quinn to see game action later in the year.
For those of you waiting for Browns,Seahawks and Ohio State previews,I am just waiting until baseball season wraps up for the pro previews and the Ohio State one should be a day or two before the opener.
And in High School action-the Ashland Arrows won their opener over the Willard Flashes in Willard 35-21.
Score was a bit deceiving in its closeness,as the Arrows shot out to a 28-0 lead.
The Arrows should get a tougher battle in their next two games.
Their home opener is next week against the always tough Bellevue Redmen and the following week at the Shelby Whippets.
Shelby is one of the Ohio towns damaged by the massive flooding and whether the game will be at Shelby or a neutral site is still to be determined.
Guess that covers the notes,back to normal Pirate coverage tomorrow!!
Photo Credits
Ashland Football-Ashland Times-Gazette-Duane Martin
Dance Smartly-Fort Erie Racecourse
Jason Maas-Canadian Press
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