ANGELS NOTEBOOK: WEAVER REPORTS THAT HE'S FINE.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 -- At least one major-league advance scout has suggested this week that 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. might still be bothered by the biceps tendinitis that plagued him this spring. Weaver, the Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. High grad who will pitch against the 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. and Kennedy High of Granada Hills grad Jon Garland Jon Steven Garland (born September 27, 1979 in Valencia, California) is a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Garland was selected by the Chicago Cubs with the 10th pick of the 1997 amateur draft. today, had the worst start of his young career Monday. It was an outing that prompted the injury speculation. Against the Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Tigers have played in Comerica Park. , Weaver gave up seven runs (five earned) on seven hits with two walks in just 1 2/3 innings, the shortest outing of his brief career. Weaver just rolled his eyes when told about the speculation. "Everything is fine," he said. "It was one bad start." White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen pulled his own advanced scouting report on Weaver from his desk and read it. "He's not throwing the ball good but he's the same guy (who dominated last season)," Guillen said, paraphrasing the report he receives at the start of each series. "Nobody is saying he's hurt here, he's just flat." Guillen said he will ignore the report and the White Sox will plan on facing the Weaver that went 11-2 with a 2.56 ERA a year ago. Weaver did not face the White Sox last season. "In our report, if (Bartolo) Colon's pitching and his velocity is down," Guillen said. "I don't give a (heck), I'm thinking we're going to face the old Colon. "If Weaver is not throwing the ball well or not throwing strikes, his next start might be different." Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher Michael Dana Butcher (born May 10, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa) was a Relief Pitcher for the California Angels (1992-95) and is now the pitching coach of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. said nothing should be made of speculation from somebody who doesn't have the ability to diagnose a pitcher first hand. "That means nothing to me," Butcher said. "How about the newspaper today? They said (Rob) Mackowiak is not going to play, (Jim) Thome is out and (Jermaine Dye Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28, 1974 in Vacaville, California) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Dye has also played with the Atlanta Braves (1996), Kansas City Royals (1997-2001), and Oakland Athletics (2001-04), joining the White Sox ) is hurt, and they are all in the lineup. "I've asked him (Weaver)how he feels, because I ask every pitcher how they feel. He feels great." Butcher said Weaver had a strong bullpen session Wednesday. Manager Mike Scioscia "He needs a consistent breaking ball," Scioscia said. He's maybe trying to do a little bit too much with his breaking ball. I think he's going to work on cleaning some stuff up. "He's going to be fine. He had some trouble putting guys away." In a zone: Entering play Friday, Vladimir Guerrero was batting .377, just one point behind American League leader Alex Rodriguez. Guerrero, though, will have a challenge trying to win a batting title. "He has the potential to but it's a challenge because he won't take the walks," Scioscia said. CAPTION(S): box Box: ANGELS at CHICAGO WHITE SOX - Doug Padilla |
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