Mercker to DL

[BoCcc2832]

Kent Mercker goes to the DL and Brian Shackleford will be called up tomorrow

[Dunner44]

Elbow Inflamation is the culprit according to Marc... when did this happen?

[Rob Dicken]

Probably a long time ago. Seeing as how Mercker's pitching is a huge downgrade from last season.....I wouldn't be suprised if he's been hurting for a good portion of the season.

[GriffeyFan]

didn't Shackleford stink when he was up here earlier?

Yep, 10 ER in 11.2 innings.

[BuckWoody]

Shack will be a loogy. His splits against lefties are pretty good.


SPLIT AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB CS BAA OBP SLG OPS
vs. Left 28 4 1 1 0 2 2 1 6 0 0 .143 .226 .250 .476
vs. Right 20 9 1 0 3 8 5 0 3 0 0 .450 .560 .950 1.510

Just don't let him face any righties.

Mercker had been pitching well the last month too, it's a shame. Hopefully he'll heal up over the next few weeks and come back strong.


10 Game Log
DATE OPP RESULT IP H R ER HR BB SO GB TBF #Pit HBP Dec. Rel. ERA
7/20 NYM L 2-4 0.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 9 0 -- -- 4.50
7/19 NYM W 7-4 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 9 0 -- -- 4.56
7/15 Col W 3-2 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 -- H 4.74
7/14 Col W 3-1 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 -- H 4.81
7/9 @Atl L 3-8 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 16 0 -- -- 4.88
7/6 @Atl L 7-8 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 14 0 -- -- 5.09
7/5 @Mil L 5-6 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 18 0 -- -- 5.32
7/3 @Mil L 7-8 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4 14 0 -- BlSv 5.57
7/2 Cle L 3-6 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 20 0 -- -- 5.85
6/30 Cle W 9-8 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 8 0 W(1-1) -- 6.16

[ThornWithin81]

Very unfortunate, especially considering he was pulling out of a slump. It would be nice if the starting pitching would step up for the next week or two so he's not missed, but I don't exactly expect that.

Not looking forward to Shackleford being back on the mound at all.

[keeganbrick]

Very unfortunate, especially considering he was pulling out of a slump. It would be nice if the starting pitching would step up for the next week or two so he's not missed, but I don't exactly expect that.

Not looking forward to Shackleford being back on the mound at all.
Shack should be fine cuz I trust Narron wont leave him in longer than needed. Plus we got this stud named Bray that can come in and pitch lefties and righties.