Hello and goodbye
Ryan Dunleavy • June 6, 2012
Hello: The Patriots welcomed back two familiar faces prior to Tuesday's game, re-signing pitcher Andrew Dobies and outfielder Joe Holden.
Dobies, who was an All-Star out of the bullpen for the Patriots last season, appeared in two games over the first two months of the season at Double-A in the Kansas City organization. With a low ERA and a high strikeout rate, he provides instant stability to a shaky bullpen.
Holden's return is no surprise as he was with the team in spring training but failed his entrance physical. He underwent elbow surgery and immediately is expected to compete for a starting corner outfield position.
Goodbye: Relief pitcher Anthony Claggett, who had a 16.80 ERA in 10 2/3 innings this season, was released. The former Yankee was slotted to be either a set-up man or closer during spring training but he got off to a slow start and never looked quite right.
The low point was eight runs allowed in 2/3 of an inning May 18 at Long Island.
"For some reason he kept getting off the side of the ball," manager Sparky Lyle said. "We told him, 'You're not throwing right,' and he couldn't correct it other to say, 'I'm trying.' "
A source said that Claggett is expected to sign with St. Paul of the independent American Association within the next few days.
Posted in Uncategorized on June 6, 2012 by Ryan Dunleavy.
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