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Odds & Ends: Church, Yuniesky, Pirates

By Steve Adams [July 12, 2009 at 3:54pm CST]

A few links for the afternoon as the All-Star Break approaches:

Ryan Church has no animosity or hard feelings towards the Mets organization. He says that he's appreciative of Omar Minaya and everything that he has done for Church over his career. He's also excited to be playing with Chipper Jones. Says Church:

"I grew up in the '90s as a big Braves fan. I'll never tell him, but he was my favorite player," he said. "It's cool now to be playing with him."

Joe Posnanski continues to lament the recent acquisition of Yuniesky Betancourt by the Royals, stating that either the numbers are right, or the Royals are right. Posnanski's bet seems to be on the numbers.
MLB.com's Jen Langosch has some notes on the Pirates, including an update on Ian Snell who allowed one run on seven hits through six innings in his most recent Triple-A start. That outing lowers Snell's ERA to 0.45 since being demoted. We've heard Snell's names in trade rumors this year, and he appears to be taking some strides toward re-establishing his value. Langosch also mentions the two international signings that Mike wrote about here yesterday, and I feel obligated to give my vote to Dovydas Neverauskas for having the coolest name in baseball.

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I've read alot of articles in my day, but everytime Joe Posnanski writes I listen up! He shows no bias towards any team, a big factor in my decision.

Anyway, Francoeur. last I checked, was 4-8 in his stint with the Mets so far

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 12, 2009 at 04:00 PM

How the heck do you pronounce Dovydas Neverauskas?

Posted by: manny99 | July 12, 2009 at 04:00 PM

God it was SO weird to see Frenchy in anything but a Braves uni, but i'm still happy we made the move. Plus, it seems both players are somewhat happy, so thats good.

Posted by: Tomahawk368 | July 12, 2009 at 04:01 PM

Manny99, good question! I still think Jarrod Saltalamacchia is the best name though!

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 12, 2009 at 04:02 PM

Okay I have a question: When I go to comment entrys on my mobile device, it doesn't appear and I'm re-directed to Type"Key". However when I use a stationary computer It appears, as in the case now. Why is that?

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 12, 2009 at 04:05 PM

"Anyway, Francoeur. last I checked, was 4-8 in his stint with the Mets so far"

He's 4-9 and Church is 1-7 through 6 innings.

Posted by: BravesRed | July 12, 2009 at 04:07 PM

Could San Diego take a chance on Ian Snell? The Padres could use pitching and I assume that he wouldn't cost much player wise. It just depends on who pays his salary.

Posted by: It's Giant's Time! | July 12, 2009 at 04:09 PM

Swish,

I can't see the Padres taking on the near-$6MM left on Snell's contract.

If they're willing to give up better player in order to get Pittsburgh to pay some of the salary, maybe. But for a team that's cutting cost more than anyone in baseball, adding a struggling $6MM starter isn't the right move.

Posted by: Steve Adams | July 12, 2009 at 04:11 PM

Since we're asking questions here how do you change your screen name? I've made this account when Swisher was on the A's and now I want to change it.

Posted by: It's Giant's Time! | July 12, 2009 at 04:12 PM

Since we're asking questions here how do you change your screen name? I've made this account when Swisher was on the A's and now I want to change it.

Maybe create a new account?

I would imagine that trading for Snell is going to either be, take him as is, salary and all, with minimum return in players, or if the Pirates are picking up the tab, they'll expect a better return. Huntington pretty much spelled it out without spelling it out. He'll be gone as soon as they get the chance to dump him.

Posted by: indybucfan | July 12, 2009 at 04:16 PM

Swish,

Click your own name in one of your posts. Go to your profile, and then you can click "Edit Display Name" to change it.

As for Church, I looked up both he and Francouer's debuts out of curiosity. He went 0-4, but look at his debut:

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200907125547297&c_id=atl

Two of those could've been hits... fine plays by Smith and Helton.

Posted by: Steve Adams | July 12, 2009 at 04:18 PM

The Pirates are in ZERO financial trouble. We would be willing to pay portions of any traded players salary to help us get a better return. Or at least thats what has been discussed through the media outlets in this city.

Posted by: Dempsey | July 12, 2009 at 04:22 PM

dawvy(like javy)dos
never-oz-kus

Posted by: Tomahawk368 | July 12, 2009 at 04:33 PM

"I've read alot of articles in my day, but everytime Joe Posnanski writes I listen up! He shows no bias towards any team, a big factor in my decision."

What are you talking about? Joe Posnanski writes for the Kansas City Star, and has a story about the Royals almost daily. What do you mean he isn't biased?

Posted by: PJH | July 12, 2009 at 05:00 PM

Thanks tomahawk. I think that has to be number one with Salty a close second. My favorite is still D'brickasaw Ferguson but thats football.

Posted by: manny99 | July 12, 2009 at 06:06 PM

Joe writes about KC but he's not a homer. He calls it like he sees it.

Posted by: Meche55 | July 12, 2009 at 07:51 PM

Not to nitpick, but that outing by Snell actually increased his ERA instead of decreasing it. It was his first earned run in AAA, I believe.

Rockies? Do you still want Snell?

Posted by: piratefan14 | July 12, 2009 at 08:30 PM

"oe writes about KC but he's not a homer. He calls it like he sees it."

Can't ague with that one, Meche55.

Posted by: PJH | July 12, 2009 at 08:52 PM

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