Torrealba heads home; Bellorin Up

Tracy Ringolsby reported that Yorvit Torrealba is heading home "to Venezuela to deal with personal matters."

Edwin Bellorin will take his place on the active roster. ~~No note as to whom will be removed from the 40-man for this move.~~ Torrealba was placed on the restricted list, so no move is necessary regarding the 40-man roster (Thanks to WolfMarauder for the tip)

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Iannetta officially began his rehab assignment today.

He is expected to be activated June 9th.

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 4:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Also beginning rehab today is San Diego's prisoner Everth Cabrera.

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Roster

I see that the mlb.com 40-man has been updated to list Bellorin, but Torrealba’s also still on it. If I’ve counted correctly, there are 44 members, with 3 on the 60-day DL.

So I don’t know if someone’s about to be removed from the 40-man, put on the 60-day, or if Torrealba is on the restricted list or what. (I’ve read someone on the bereavement list still is on the 40-man, but I can’t keep up with the transactions trivia!)

by FooMan on Jun 2, 2009 4:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

It won't be a DL move unless it is someone we do not expect.

Daley, Morales, Speier, and Iannetta, our 15 Day DLers, are all on their way back. The move will either be Torrealba to a list where he does not count, or the designation of an inactive player for assignment.

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 4:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would guess

Hirsh or Mattheus, if someone has to be designated.

by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 2, 2009 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hirsh?

Doubtful, I think.

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 4:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another possibility might be Samuel Deduno... who just got hurt again, I believe.

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 5:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Though looking at his active status on the Drillers' roster...

…. I could be wrong

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paging Jabberwocky to the FanShot

Matt Murton status: Freed
Chris Iannetta status: Hurt
Seth Smith status: Badass

by Andrew Martin on Jun 2, 2009 4:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a long page to Sweden

I’m not sure he’ll get it

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Jun 2, 2009 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

PAGING JABBERWOCKYYYYYYYY

Matt Murton status: Freed
Chris Iannetta status: Hurt
Seth Smith status: Badass

by Andrew Martin on Jun 2, 2009 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ears ringing

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, I got your page, but due to an eddy in the space-time continuum it was far too late...

Here’s what I’ve gathered after some cursory research:

Restricted List

Players who fail to report to the team or who fail to sign an agreed-upon contract with the team. Players on this list do not count towards the Reserved List (40 man) or Active List (25 man) limits. Players on the restricted list do not receive pay, and may not sign with another team. A player may remain on this list for two consecutive years before he is removed – either activated or released. Often, placing a player on the Restricted List is akin to releasing him without fully relinquishing his rights. However, sometimes younger international signees can be placed on the Restricted List while they are finishing school.

Though it isn’t exactly on point, here’s what my PR Academy article on the bereavement list said:

Bereavement List

Implemented in 2003, the Bereavement List allows clubs to replace players on the 25 man roster who are experiencing a family emergency or the death of a loved one for 3-7 days with the permission of the commissioner’s office. The definition of loved one has in 2004 been expanded to include extended family or in-laws, but does not include the birth of a player’s child. The team must use a 40 man roster player to replace the bereaved player. Players on the bereavement list accumulate major league service time.

Eschew Obfuscation!

by Jeff Aberle on Jun 3, 2009 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

So what would be the reason for putting him on the Restricted List rather than the Bereavement List?

The only thing I can think of is that they think or know he’ll be gone for more than 7 days.

by holly96 on Jun 3, 2009 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or maybe it's not your typical family emergency and wouldn't qualify.

by holly96 on Jun 3, 2009 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I was confused about this delineation in this case...

I mean, the facts of the case would suggest a bereavement list position, but Torrealba being on the reserved list is something that maybe means…he isn’t coming back?

It’s certainly something to ponder.

Eschew Obfuscation!

by Jeff Aberle on Jun 4, 2009 2:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm ok with that

Phillips can’t be much worse

Matt Murton status: Freed
Chris Iannetta status: Mashing AAA
Seth Smith status: Badass
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY

by Andrew Martin on Jun 4, 2009 10:27 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The restricted list doesn't seem to cover a "family issue" and the bereavement list wouldn't allow for replacement of him.

Wonder if the commissioner’s office has any leeway include him on either and allow the replacement?

Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?
Author: Jim Bouton

by pedalpusher on Jun 3, 2009 3:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

2008-2009 will be known as the Dark Ages

of Rock BB. Just so many bad things have happened to prospects, coaches, pitchers, etc.

by PinchHitLancePainter on Jun 2, 2009 4:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

According to Jack Etkin, Speier's mechanics are being completely overhauled in the minors.

And that is why his rehab has taken so long.

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 5:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

From Thomas Harding:

“Cinderella story
For all the coverage and excitement about the Draft, the best stories are about the player who never hears his name called. For the Rockies, it’s right-hander Matt Daley, who signed in 2003.

When the Rockies needed a reliever, they called up Daley from Triple-A Colorado Springs. He went 0-1 with 4.19 ERA in eight appearances before stepping on a bat while backing up home plate and suffering a sprained left foot. When he returns from the disabled list, he’ll have chances. Remember, the Rockies have had good results from an undrafted righty before — Steve Reed, who helped the 1995 club to the World Series and returned to the club later in his career to help a young bullpen."

Uhhhh….. world series?

by WolfMarauder on Jun 2, 2009 5:14 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs