ANGELS NOTEBOOK: GREEN GONE, FOR NOW.Byline: Joe Haakenson Staff Writer OAKLAND - Angels pitcher Steve Green For other people named Steve Green, see . Steve Green (b. August 1, 1956 in Portland, Oregon) is a Contemporary Christian music singer notable for his vocal range (tenor 3) and flexible solo style. probably couldn't have drawn a tougher assignment in his major-league debut, facing A's pitcher Tim Hudson Timothy Adam Hudson (born July 14, 1975 in Salem, Alabama[1] ) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Atlanta Braves. Hudson began his major league career with the Oakland Athletics (1999-2004) and played his last two years of college . But when Green left Saturday's game after six innings, he matched the former 20-game winner inning for inning. Green gave up two runs and four hits in his six innings, including one run that scored when catcher Jorge Fabregas' attempted pickoff pick·off n. 1. Baseball A play in which a runner is caught off base and is put out by a quick throw, as from the pitcher or catcher. 2. Sports An interception, as in football. throw hit the baserunner on the foot and caromed into left field for an error. Although players from both teams praised Green's performance, he was sent back to Triple-A Salt Lake after the game. Since Green was called up to make one start in place of Ismael Valdes
Larry Barnes Larry Richard Barnes Jr., a baseball player, was born on July 23rd, 1974 in Bakersfield, California. He attended Bakersfield High School and then Fresno State University. He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in 1993 (69th round, 1643rd overall). He opted not to sign. , who battled Wally Joyner Green packed his bags with a smile on his face, knowing he'll be back again when the need arises. ``He was outstanding,'' manager Mike Scioscia said. ``He had good sink on his ball, he moved it in and out and he changed speeds well. He needs to polish a few things, but he's going to pitch in the big leagues a long time.'' Green did walk six batters, but Scioscia said Green didn't lack control. ``The six walks are very deceptive,'' Scioscia said. ``He was right on the corners and moved the ball around. And the A's are a very patient team. On another given day, he might've walked no one.'' Green said his biggest worry going into the game was the weather. He was told if the game was rained out, he would have been sent back to Salt Lake and missed his start. But the sun came out and Green kept the Angels in the game. ``It's a lot different here (than Triple-A),'' he said. ``Guys are really patient. They lay off bad pitches. And not only do you have to throw strikes, but you have to throw quality strikes. Overall I'm happy. I got the first one out of my system. Maybe the next one will be a little different.'' --Valdes gets OK: Valdes, who has a split fingernail fin·ger·nail n. The nail on a finger. on his right (pitching) hand, threw long toss Saturday and will throw off the mound today. ``He didn't throw all out, but it was enough to know he'll be all right,'' Scioscia said. If all goes well, Valdes likely will make his Angels debut Saturday in Anaheim against Seattle. Jarrod Washburn is scheduled to pitch today for Triple-A Salt Lake against Oklahoma City. The club wants Washburn to make about 90 pitches, which would put him in position to return to the rotation, probably next Sunday against the Mariners. |
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