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By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal sports writer
POSTED: 09:34 p.m. EDT, Sep 08, 2009
Joe Smith hasn't pitched since Aug. 29 because of a minor injury to his left knee. However, he is expected to return to the bullpen before the season ends.
''He tweaked his knee a little bit,'' manager Eric Wedge said. ''I think he did it walking down the stairs. He's starting to do some throwing, and we expect him back.''
Smith was starting to work his way toward the back end of the bullpen when he hurt himself.
''He's a loss for us,'' Wedge said. ''He was starting to play an important role for late in games.''
MAKING THEM PAY — Carlos Carrasco picked off two runners (technically, caught stealing, because they made an initial move toward second) in the opening two innings of Game 1.
''I saw them getting too far from the bag,'' he said. ''And Luis [Rivera] gave me the sign both times to throw over.''
Carrasco and first base coach Rivera talked before the game, and the pitcher was given the sign to watch for.
DOUBLEHEADER BLUES — Probably not many people over the age of 12 enjoy doubleheaders. That includes Wedge.
''I don't think anybody is crazy about doubleheaders,'' he said before the Indians and Rangers played two. ''Back in the day, doubleheaders were part of each week. At least this [twi-nighter] is better than a day-night doubleheader. Those are ridiculously long.''
LAKE COUNTY RE-UPS — The Indians have signed a new player development contract with Lake County that will keep the Captains as a Tribe Class A affiliate through the 2014 season.
Beginning next year, Lake County will move to the Midwest League after spending seven years in the South Atlantic League.
FARM FACTS — Hector Rondon (4-5, 4.00 ERA) ended his season by giving up three runs and eight hits in 72/3 innings, as Columbus dropped a 3-0 decision to Toledo. . . .Nick Hagadone, one of the principals in the Victor Martinez trade, gave up one run and three hits in his last appearance of the season, as Kinston fell 9-4 to Potomac. . . .Alexander Morales (1-0, 1.50 ERA) gave up one run and five hits in six innings, as Lake County defeated Hagerstown 4-2.
Joe Smith hasn't pitched since Aug. 29 because of a minor injury to his left knee. However, he is expected to return to the bullpen before the season ends.
''He tweaked his knee a little bit,'' manager Eric Wedge said. ''I think he did it walking down the stairs. He's starting to do some throwing, and we expect him back.''
Smith was starting to work his way toward the back end of the bullpen when he hurt himself.
''He's a loss for us,'' Wedge said. ''He was starting to play an important role for late in games.''
MAKING THEM PAY — Carlos Carrasco picked off two runners (technically, caught stealing, because they made an initial move toward second) in the opening two innings of Game 1.
''I saw them getting too far from the bag,'' he said. ''And Luis [Rivera] gave me the sign both times to throw over.''
Carrasco and first base coach Rivera talked before the game, and the pitcher was given the sign to watch for.
DOUBLEHEADER BLUES — Probably not many people over the age of 12 enjoy doubleheaders. That includes Wedge.
''I don't think anybody is crazy about doubleheaders,'' he said before the Indians and Rangers played two. ''Back in the day, doubleheaders were part of each week. At least this [twi-nighter] is better than a day-night doubleheader. Those are ridiculously long.''
LAKE COUNTY RE-UPS — The Indians have signed a new player development contract with Lake County that will keep the Captains as a Tribe Class A affiliate through the 2014 season.
Beginning next year, Lake County will move to the Midwest League after spending seven years in the South Atlantic League.
FARM FACTS — Hector Rondon (4-5, 4.00 ERA) ended his season by giving up three runs and eight hits in 72/3 innings, as Columbus dropped a 3-0 decision to Toledo. . . .Nick Hagadone, one of the principals in the Victor Martinez trade, gave up one run and three hits in his last appearance of the season, as Kinston fell 9-4 to Potomac. . . .Alexander Morales (1-0, 1.50 ERA) gave up one run and five hits in six innings, as Lake County defeated Hagerstown 4-2.
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Canton, OH
Posted 10:46 PM, 09/08/2009
yawn. . .
