Prospect Watch Of Diamondbacks Young Returns From Wrist
Season opener woes cost Young a start but he shines at Class AAA Tucson. Other notes span Nationals first base issues, Rangers Frisco pitcher success, Cubs Iowa hurler with solid QBA but low majors, Indians prospect disappointment, Yankees wrist tear ending season, A's Mark Ellis thumb injury, Phillies Lieber groin setback, Red Sox wrist surgery sidelines, Dodgers DL sprain with June 12 return target.
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Ensberg Returns as Elite NL Slugger in 2006
Morgan Ensberg, back from elbow trouble, teams with Lance Berkman to form a potent Astros duo. Manager Phil Garner calls him a top NL third baseman, projecting 35 to 40 home runs and over 100 RBIs with solid average and runs in 2006.
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Scott Rolen
Aramis Ramirez
Hank Blalock
David Wright
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Francisco Liriano Emerges as Twins Starter Sensation
Francisco Liriano a promising pitcher with a 0.56 ERA over three starts since moving to the Twins rotation. Jose Castillo of the Pirates is noted as a key second baseman in the same update.
May baseball notes and player outlooks across leagues
A roundup of player form and futures for May and beyond. Jose Valverde has driven a .366 clip with seven homers and could contend for the All Star Game. C C Sabathia dominates since August 2005. Todd Coffey finally closes for the Reds. Josh Johnson is 3-1 with a 1.96 ERA in six Florida starts. May woes hit Richie Sexson batting under .200. Matt Clement health questioned amid a 6.91 ERA in 10 Sox starts. Joey Gathright struggles to maintain his Mendoza Line pace.
Yankees Nearing Outfielder Additions In Trade Talk
Rumors tie the New York Yankees to Phillies outfielders Bobby Abreu or Pat Burrell as Hideki Matsui and Gary Sheffield face potential season ending wrist injuries. Abreu commands 2006-2007 dollars with a $2 million buyout risk, while Burrell has a $27 million two year commitment. Phillies seek starting pitching in return.
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