ANGELS NOTEBOOK: ISSUES TAX SCHOENEWEIS.Byline: Joe Haakenson Staff Writer ANAHEIM - Angels reliever Scott Schoeneweis Scott David Schoeneweis [SHOW-en-WEISS] (born October 2, 1973, in Long Branch, New Jersey) is an American left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He plays for the New York Mets. was mobbed by reporters before Thursday's game against the Devil Rays, and no one asked him about giving up two runs the night before. Schoeneweis is the Angels representative to the players' union, a job for which he didn't volunteer. Schoeneweis is the club's only college graduate (Duke) and his age (28) and status with the team (he began the season in the starting rotation) made him the perfect fit. ``It started out with some players saying, `Hey, what do you think about doing this?' In a joking way,'' Schoeneweis said. ``Eventually, it was, `Do it.' '' Pitcher Jarrod Washburn Jarrod Michael Washburn (born August 13, 1974 in La Crosse, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. Drafted by the California Angels in the 2nd round of the 1995 amateur draft out of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Washburn won the final game was a candidate for the job, but Washburn implored Schoeneweis to assume the duties. Washburn is Schoeneweis' ``assistant.'' ``I won't say I've enjoyed it,'' Schoeneweis said. ``It's been a learning experience. ``I was a fit because of my place on the team. I've been here long enough but not too long. Because the deal will immediately affect my generation of players, they thought I was the right choice.'' Angels manager Mike Scioscia ``It's mentally taxing,'' Scioscia said. ``There are a lot of issues day-to-day other than worrying about getting hitters out on the mound.'' --Large media presence: Because Thursday's game between the Angels and Devil Rays would be the last one before a strike, there was an inordinate number of media members present. The Angels gave out 57 one-day media passes in addition to those who cover the team on a regular basis, including some from national outlets, pushing the total number of media to about 120. One who didn't need a pass was Dodgers vice president Tommy Lasorda
``When you look at the average salary of $2.3 million, the guy who works all day to raise his family, he can't comprehend that,'' Lasorda said. --Odds and ends: X-rays were negative on reliever Ben Weber William Jennings Bryan "Ben" Weber (born July 23, 1916 in St. Louis - died June 16, 1979 in New York) was America's first twelve tone composer. Weber, completely self-taught as a composer, was in the late 30s part of a Chicago musical group that included George Perle and , who was hit by a one-hopper on the right shin in Wednesday's game. He's listed as day to day. ... Right fielder right fielder n. Baseball The player who defends right field. Noun 1. right fielder - the person who plays right field outfielder - (baseball) a person who plays in the outfield Tim Salmon la·brum n. pl. la·bra A lip-shaped anatomical edge, rim, or structure. labrum pl. in his left (pitching) shoulder, is expected to join the Angels' roster Sunday, when rosters can be expanded to 40. ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE Time: 7:05 p.m., Edison Field. TV/Radio: Ch. 9; 570-AM, 1090-AM (Spanish). Matchup: Angels RH Mickey Callaway (0-0, 3.00 ERA) will face Orioles RH Jason Johnson (4-10, 4.32). Callaway was called up last week to take the place of to be substituted for. - Berkeley. See also: Place injured starter Aaron Sele (shoulder). Callaway held the Red Sox to three runs (two earned) in six innings of the Angels' 8-3 victory. The Orioles beat the Angels in two of three games in the teams' only other series this season. - Joe Haakenson CAPTION(S): box Box: ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE (see text) |
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