ANGELS NOTEBOOK: BUZZ ON WEAVER QUELLED.Byline: DOUG PADILLA Douglas ("Doug") Padilla (born October 4, 1956 in Oakland, California) is a former middle and long distance runner from the United States, who won the overall Grand Prix 1985 and the World Cup 5000m race in 1985. Staff Writer CHICAGO -- The Jered Weaver Jered David Weaver (born October 4, 1982 in Northridge, California), is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jered attended college at Long Beach State University where he was the 2004 College Baseball's Golden Spikes Award winner. hype machine has calmed to a low murmur, which might say plenty about how high the rookie set the bar for himself. Weaver, who returns to the mound tonight at Cleveland, still is unbeaten at 7-0 but he has two no-decisions in his past two starts. The first of those ended his streak of victories in consecutive starts to start his career. Weaver posted a 1.15 ERA over his first seven starts by not allowing more than two earned runs in any of those outings. He has given up three earned runs in each of his two no-decisions, though, which has created an air of vulnerability. Weaver says there is nothing to worry about. ``I should be all right,'' he said. ``I tried to take it easy (between starts) and work on location and things like that. ``I felt like I threw the ball well the last two starts. They were both quality starts. I wish I could have gotten a lot deeper in the game, but obviously everything's going to be all right.'' He is acutely aware of the high standard he set and the expectation that goes along with it. ``Obviously people are going to think, `Why can't he do it all the time?' `` Weaver said. ``But adjustments are going to have to be made sometime down the line and I'll probably have to start adjusting here pretty soon.'' No confrontation: Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the White Sox have played in U.S. catcher A.J. Pierzynski was out of the lineup Monday with Kelvim Escobar Kelvim Jose Escobar Bolivar [ess-coe-BAR] (born April 11, 1976 in La Guaira, Venezuela) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004-present). He bats and throws right handed. on the mound for the Angels, but White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said it had nothing to do with avoiding controversy. Guillen said he wanted his starter, Mark Buehrle Mark Alan Buehrle (pronounced BUR-lee) (born March 23, 1979 in St. Charles, Missouri) is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Chicago White Sox since 2000. Buehrle is a command pitcher, relying on finesse and accuracy. , to work with Sandy Alomar Sandy Alomar can refer to different people:
Escobar hit Pierzynski with a pitch the last time the teams played in Chicago in April and the White Sox deemed it intentional. Escobar was pitching in last season's playoffs during the now infamous dropped third strike play when Pierzynski was at the plate. Pierzynski refused to answer any questions regarding Escobar and went as far as to walk away from a reporter and into Guillen's office to make sure his manager explained the situation to the media. Izturis still out: Maicer Izturis Maicer Izturis (IPA pronunciation: [maɪsɛr ɪs'turɪs]) (born September 12, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. was not in the starting lineup For the line of action figures, see . A starting lineup in sports refers to the set of players actively participating in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes for the second consecutive day as he battles a tight left hamstring. It is the same hamstring that was strained earlier this season and had him on the disabled list for over a month. Staying in Arkansas: The Angels announced they have renewed their contract with their Double-A Arkansas affiliate through 2008. |
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