Transactions involving former Rays..

by RATW on Apr 12, 2008 1:05 PM EDT

The Mariners purchased the contract of Greg Norton. He replaces Charlton Jimerson on the roster.

Hideo Nomo is attempting a comeback with the Royals. Unfortunately for him, he gave up two HR's in his first appearance.

Casey Fossum has signed a minor league deal with the Tigers.

Former Rays draftees-farmhands-major leaguers:

Paul Hoover was optioned back to the minors by the Marlins. He's actually been pretty good in his very short major league appearances over the last three years with the Fish. Who knows, maybe he fills the always entertaining Rays backup catcher spot in the future.

Older news, Dewon Brazelton showed up late and out of shape for Cardinals spring training camp, ruining a chance to work with reclamation project master Dave Duncan. He was released at the end of spring training, thus probably killing his last chance at a return to the majors.

Other former Rays.. Seth McClung off to a rough start in Milwaukee, same with Lee Gardner with the Marlins. Jorge Cantu hitting well for the Marlins, with two HR, two doubles and shockingly two walks in 41 at-bats.

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I'm sure Dewon will land in an independent league and show enough to get another minor league job.

"Baseball fans are junkies, and their heroin is the statistic." - Robert S. Weider

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 12, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

Normally I would agree, but his lack of effort makes me think he's all but done. The Cardinals were serious about working with him and he totally blew it off. So he's now burned bridges with the Rays, Padres, Royals, Pirates and Cards. Maybe the Marlins will give him a flier at some point in the future. Dan Jennings and Co. love their former Rays.

by RATW on Apr 12, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Really a shame,

Because you have to figure that there is something there with Brazelton. It's a shame that effort isn't following it.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Apr 13, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Cantu was always a decent player, in the NL he should be a starter.

by putupyourDUKES on Apr 12, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions

Incorrect

He's not a good baseball player, especially not on defense, and he does not get on base. Playing in a pitcher's park in a pitcher's league will make him regress eventually.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Apr 13, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions