Moseley on 15 day DL. Thompson & Davidson called up.

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Apr 18, 2009 2:37 PM PDT

This from the LA Times Angels blog "Angels Unplugged":

The Angels placed pitcher Dustin Moseley on the 15-day disabled list today because of tightness in his throwing elbow, a condition that flared up Friday night, when the right-hander was pulled after three innings of his start against the Twins.

To replace Moseley and Vladimir Guerrero, who went on the DL because of a right pectoral tear on Friday, the Angels recalled reliever Rich Thompson and left-handed starter Daniel Davidson from triple-A Salt Lake.

We all know Rich via his wife Ashley's blog "Everyday Life". While Rich struggled in Spring training, its not like h can do any worse in the bigs than anyone else the bullpen.

As for Davidson, I couldnt find his Spring stats. So far for the Bees he has pitched 3 1/3 innings of relief and given up NO runs and struck out FOUR. Promising numbers even if their small.

While we do need more pitching, I can't help but agree with many that we should bring up Brandon Wood. Even if its to platoon him and Izzy (or Naps) at DH. We lost a bunch of power with Vlad being out and it seems like you would want to supplement that with some more good Wood.

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It just keeps getting better.

I've got nothing.

by bc56274 on Apr 18, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions

cant believe they havent brought up Wood

apparently gary matthews playing everyday is better for the future of this franchise?

get a clue guys, Wood needs to be ready in 2010. He wont be unless you let him play.

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on Apr 18, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Dumb

This is silly..Wood should be up.

by blb76 on Apr 18, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions

but only if he is playing everyday in the majors...

let’s not do what we did last season where he sits and rots!

Miss you Nick...! RIP

by K3YEROUT on Apr 18, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I dunno...Ashley just said Rich was on his way to MN!

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions

never mind....I'm having a blonde moment

I keep thinking they are elsewhere.

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I need a nap

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Sleep it off, sunshine.

I've got nothing.

by bc56274 on Apr 18, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I can sleep off kids and a husband? COOL!

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Where's our minor league guru?

Need his report on Davidson.

by Sethy on Apr 18, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

here

linkie to stats and I’m a google guru

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

and more of those dumb stats

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

even more

fangraphs says he should be a little below average, but i will definitely take that at the moment

That'll only happen if that one prospect is the second coming of Christ and redemption for mankind can only be achieved by smacking many balls out of the yard.
-The Limey

by anaheim angels on Apr 18, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't get me wrong

I think with all the pitching injuries more depth is absolutely needed and I’ve got
faith that these guys will do well. However this is a great chance to get Wood some
AB’s, just don’t understand not bringing him up.

by blb76 on Apr 18, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions

The Davidson call up is to cover the next two games

I suspect prior to the start of the Tuesday homestand, Davidson will be sent down and Wood will be called up.

by Fan Since 1981 on Apr 18, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

ok

Now that makes sense..Thank you.

by blb76 on Apr 18, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Davidson will fill the 40 man roster

…and essentially take Nick’s spot…

Miss you Nick...! RIP

by K3YEROUT on Apr 18, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

Anyone notice the Angels website changed FAN STRONG to...

replace the O with the Nick Adenhart memorial 34 patch (see my avatar)? Pretty cool! Now if they would only start selling the patches to the rest of us…

Miss you Nick...! RIP

by K3YEROUT on Apr 18, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions

noticed and posted a few days ago. I think it's pretty cool

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 18, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Unprecedented?

I was wondering if the # of Angel injuries to the starting rotation are unprecedented. All 5 starters missing time in the first month of the season?

I agree with everyone else…. No more Matthews in the starting lineup.

BRING UP WOOD!

Light up the Freakin Halo!

by marshgr on Apr 18, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions

Hokie Joe and WTY aren't on the DL yet.

That said, 5 starters are either dead or on the DL.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Apr 18, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

SIGN ODALIS PEREZ

if he can be up to speed in about a week, the Angels need to be on this. For only like 800k-1 M we could likely get this done.

That'll only happen if that one prospect is the second coming of Christ and redemption for mankind can only be achieved by smacking many balls out of the yard.
-The Limey

by anaheim angels on Apr 18, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

At least we're not the Nationals.

Perspective.

Captain, there are doubt's...

by Match Day 5 on Apr 18, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions

Thompson is chopper right? ...

so I guess they called up Harley Davidson.

RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!

by Downing Rules on Apr 18, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

QUESTION

when a guy is brought up to play, do they get paid extra?

RIP Nick

by ladybug on Apr 19, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

Extra compared to AAA and/or AA minimum? Yes.

Minor league contracts are negotiated player to player. Generally it’s a lot less than MLB minimum. I believe the MLB minimum this year is 400,000.00/year. So I believe they get the equivalent of that based on time up with MLB team (if up for 1 month they get $33,000 or so). And yes, this generally a much higher “extra” amount of compensation.

Travel and meals are much better too.

by sothball on Apr 19, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions