Daily ArchiveThursday, August 10th, 2006
Posted on August 10, 2006 by Andrew Flynn
Overnight Dispatches
Khalil Greene (sprained finger) took batting practice on Wednesday but he thinks it is doubtful he will return to the lineup on Thursday. Greene’s finger is still swollen and he is unable to hold the bat properly. He is very close to returning and might be used as a pinch hitter if he doesn’t start on Thursday.
A gastrointestinal specialist believes that Johnny Estrada may have an ulcer which have bothered him for the past month. Estrada won’t know for sure until the doctor looks into his stomach with a scope, which is expected to happen on Friday. He will continue to take medicine for the condition and should miss occasional games when the issue flares up. Estrada returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday and went 0-for-4 against the Giants. “The only way to tell for sure is for them to stick the scope down there and take a look (with an endoscopy), so I’ll have to have that done,” he said. “I’m not going to do it (today), though. It’s an off day and I’m going to spend it with my family. If it truly is an ulcer, it’s probably stress related, so maybe a day with my family will make it go away.”
Chuck James pitched six innings and allowed one run Wednesday in a no-decision against the Phillies. James struck out six before leaving with a 3-1 lead. Unfortunately, four Braves relievers combined to give up eight runs in the seventh, preventing James from winning for the first time since July 16. James will get Washington and Florida next week, so he’ll have to be active in NL-only leagues. Mixed leaguers could consider picking him up for the week.
Posted on August 10, 2006 by Andrew Flynn
August 10th - Standings and Statistics
Standings: 4TH - 71 points - 16.5 out of first Lost 1 points and 0 standings place since yesterday GOK! 87.5 / COVER ZERO 83 / X 77 / AARR / SJ 68 / 10PK 64.5 HR AVG RBI R SB W ERA WHIP K'S S -- --- --- --- --- --- ---- ----- --- --- 189 .2830 702 689 111 62 4.49 1.438 688 35 2ND 3RD 3RD 5TH 1ST 4TH 6TH 10TH 8TH 7TH --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - 1 --- --- BOX SCORE FOR 08.09 Atomic Roadrunners ab r h bi | bb so avg --------------------------------------------------------- Johnny Estrada Ari C 4 0 0 0 | 0 0 .309 Ronny Paulino Pit C 3 0 1 0 | 0 1 .315 Prince Fielder Mil 1B 3 2 1 0 | 1 0 .286 Jeff Kent LAD 2B 4 0 1 0 | 0 0 .266 Rich Aurilia Cin 2B 0 0 0 0 | 1 0 .279 Jose Reyes NYM SS 5 1 2 1 | 0 1 .295 Adrian Gonzalez SD 1B 3 0 0 0 | 1 1 .303 Adam Dunn Cin OF 3 1 1 2 | 0 1 .256 Moises Alou SF OF 4 1 1 0 | 0 0 .294 Dave Roberts SD OF 3 0 0 0 | 1 0 .305 Shane Victorino Phi OF 5 1 1 1 | 1 2 .266 Geoff Jenkins Mil OF 4 0 2 2 | 0 1 .255 Stephen Drew Ari SS 4 0 1 1 | 0 1 .337 --------------------------------------------------------- Totals 45 6 11 7 | 5 8 .244 --------------------------------------------------------- RBI: JReyes 1(52), ADunn 2(80), SVictorino 1(24), GJenkins 2(57), SDrew 1(11) 2B: PFielder 1(25), JReyes 1(22), MAlou 1(12) 3B: SDrew 1(4) HR: ADunn 1(34) GIDP: MAlou 2(14) SB: JReyes 1(48) PITCHING ip h r er bb ibb so bf era whip ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Clay Hensley L(7-9) 6.0 9 4 4 4 2 6 30 6.00 2.17 Chad Cordero S(20) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.00 1.00 Francisco Cordero S(10) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.00 0.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals 8.0 10 4 4 4 2 9 37 4.50 1.75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RESERVE HITTING ab r h bi | bb so avg --------------------------------------------------------- Carlos Quentin Ari OF 3 1 1 0 | 1 0 .326 Scott Thorman Atl 3B 4 0 1 0 | 0 2 .250 Ryan Langerhans Atl OF 1 0 0 0 | 0 0 .241 Alberto Callaspo Ari 2B 1 0 0 0 | 0 0 .167 --------------------------------------------------------- Totals 9 1 2 0 | 1 2 .222 --------------------------------------------------------- 2B: CQuentin 1(5), SThorman 1(9) RESERVE PITCHING ip h r er bb ibb so bf era whip ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Armando Benitez 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0.00 Chuck James 6.0 5 1 1 0 0 6 24 1.50 0.83 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals 6.3 5 1 1 0 0 6 25 1.43 0.79 ----------------------------------------------------------------------