Quick Hits: Tavarez, Davis, Indians, Edmonds

by Eli Greenspan on May 24, 2008 12:01 PM EDT

Quick Hits:

Pitcher Julian Tavarez opted for free agency instead of accepting his minor league assignment. The Rockies were not interested in making a trade for Tavarez after Glendon Rusch pitched well in Triple-A, but now that he is a free agent, it is possible they would sign him.
The feel good story so far this season: Just a month after being treated for thyroid cancer, Doug Davis pitched seven strong innings to beat the Braves 11-1. "Every time I hugged somebody I felt like I was, you know, I don't know," he said. "I just felt blessed to have them behind me as much as they are." Davis has always been a middle of the road pitcher, but with his team and the fans behind him, he could be in for a good year.
Indians GM Mark Shapiro refused to comment on other players, but it is becoming apparent that the Indians will make a move at the deadline. Whether it is for Garrett Atkins or Matt Holliday, the Indians will make a move.
Cubs outfielder Jim Edmonds is off to a slow start with the Cubs, despite a savvy defensive catch in Houston. He if 2-for-15 with the Cubs and looks lost at the plate. His swing is inconsistent and looks completely different than what it was in 2007 or 2006. If he does not turn it around soon, the Cubs will likely release him and recall Felix Pie, who was actually doing better than Edmonds.

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The Cubs wouldn't recall Pie, they would move Dome to center and Hoffpauir to right. Pie is doing terrible in AAA right now.

by Anonymous on May 24, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

Pie is batting ave. wise worse than Edmonds

by Anonymous on May 26, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

I'd like to see Pinella try Hoffpauir in RF and Fukodome in CF against RHPs for a while. It's time to see if Hoffpauir is the real deal, and Pie needs more time to get his act together.

by Anonymous on May 28, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions