Damaso Marte Returns
Posted by Steve L. on August 21st, 2009 · Comments (5)
Via George King -
Reliever Damaso Marte, out since April with an injured left shoulder, is expected to rejoin the Yankees bullpen tonight for the series opener with the Red Sox.
It’s possible the Yankees could go with 13 pitchers and send down a position player, who then would be recalled when rosters expand Sept. 1.
Marte, who signed a three-year, $12 million deal this offseason, has pitched in seven games with a 15.19 ERA.
Kei Igawa wants to know if this means the Yankees are instituting a “No Lefty Left Behind” program…
Seeing as Marte is already on the 40 man, and Igawa isn’t, I’d have to say no
I would be surprised if the Yanks carry 13 pitchers. If anything, I’d say the Sergio Mitre era is over.
Kei Igawa wants to know if this means the Yankees are instituting a “No Lefty Left Behind” program…
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Classic!
FWIW, I see Marte as the second coming of Kyle Farnsworth so, honestly, I’m not happy to see him return.
Raf wrote:
Say it ain’t so!
Hell, Marte putting up Farnsworth numbers would be a big improvement at this point….
Hmmm….Marte throws a 93 FB by Lowell for a K, to kill a rally.
Now, THIS is a Marte I can live with.