Rumors for release
Phillies release OF John Bowker
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The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder John Bowker to allow him to play with a professional team in Japan, the club announced via a press release today.
Bowker played in 31 Major League games in 2011 with the Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates and hit .133 with two RBIs.
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Yankees release outfielder Greg Golson
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The New York Yankees have released outfielder Greg Golson according to Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger.
Golson hit .182/.250/.182 in 11 AB’s for the Yankees in 2011.
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According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Athletics have claimed right handed pitcher Evan Scribner and outfielder Cedric Hunter off waivers from the San Diego Padres. She adds that right handed pitcher Michael Wuertz was released to make room on the 40-man roster.
Wuertz pitched only 33.2 innings this year for the Athletics and had a 6.68 ERA.
Scribner had a 7.07 ERA in 14 innings and Hunter hit .250/.400/.250 in 4 AB’s for for the Padres in 2011.
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Diamondbacks release RHP Juan Gutierrez
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have released right-handed pitcher Juan Gutierrez, according to a club announcement on Twitter.
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Diamondbacks release Juan Carlos Gutierrez
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have unconditionally released reliever Juan Carlos Gutierrez according to the team official Twitter account.
Gutierrez was 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA in just 18.1 innings throughout 20 relieving appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2011.
Florida Marlins release Mike Cameron
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The Florida Marlins have officially released Mike Cameron, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.
It was only last week that there was a possibility of the 38-year-old retiring from the game before Opening Day of 2012.
“It’s a small window [on retirement] that’s wide open,” he said last week.
“I’m not going to make a decision now because there are too many variables much more than how I feel.”
In 78 games for the Marlins this season, Cameron hit .203/.285/.359 with nine home runs and 27 RBIs.
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San Francisco Giants place Miguel Tejada, Aaron Rowand on release waivers
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According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Giants have placed short stop, Miguel Tejada, and outfielder, Aaron Rowand, on unconditional release waivers.
Schulman adds that this movement means the Giants couldn’t trade either one of them. Tejada is hitting .239/.270/.326 with 4 HR’s and 26 RBI’s in 322 AB’s for the Giants this season. Rowand is hitting .233/.274/.347 with 4 HR’s and 21 RBI’s in 331 AB’s in 2011 for the Giants.
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Florida Marlins release Alfredo Amezaga
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The Florida Marlins have released Alfredo Amezaga, according to a Tweet by Joe Frisaro of MLB.com.
The move was done after the team designated Amezaga on September 5 for assignment. The Marlins acquired Amezaga in early August from the Rockies in exchange for minor league infielder Jesus Merchan.
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Nationals release Carr and DFA Mock
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According to the Washington Nationals’ transaction page (via Bill Ladson of MLB.com), the team has released right-handed pitcher Adam Carr and designated right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock for assignment.
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Atlanta Braves release Julio Lugo
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The Atlanta Braves have released Julio Lugo, according to a Tweet by Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The move was done when the team activated Jack Wilson from the disabled list.
Lugo had a base salary of $650,000 with the Braves when he signed a contract with the club in May. While in the Minor Leagues, he was making $12,000 per month.
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