ANGELS NOTEBOOK: WEAVERS MATCHUP HINGES ON WEATHER.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 BOSTON -- If threatening weather holds off -- a big "if" if you believe the doom-and- gloom forecast on television -- then the Weaver brothers stand to make some history next weekend. As of now, Jered and Jeff Weaver This article is about Major League Baseball player Jeffrey Weaver. For other people named Jeff Weaver, see Jeff Weaver (disambiguation). Jeffrey Charles Weaver are in line to become just the eighth set of brothers to start against each other in a major-league game. The sibling rivalry sibling rivalry Psychology The intense, emotional competition among siblings–brothers and/or sisters that pits one against the other to obtain parental affection, approval, attention, and love. See Cain complex. Cf Oy child, Sibling relational problem. could take place next Sunday at Angel Stadium. Because of numerous postponed games for the Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Mariners have played in Safeco Field. in the opening twoweeks, Jeff Weaver is now scheduled to pitch Tuesday at home against Minnesota. In a five-man rotation, his following start would come next Sunday. Jeff Weaver, who was designated for assignment Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. by the Angels last season to open a spot in the rotation for Jered, ended up winning the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals For the National Football League team that played in St. Louis from 1960 to 1987, see . The St. Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards" or "the Redbirds") are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. , then signed with the Mariners during the offseason. The Angels will send 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. to the mound for his season debut Monday against the Red Sox, if the rainstorm barreling toward New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. relents. Because the Angels have an off-day Thursday, Jered Weaver's next start would also take place next Sunday, assuming manager Mike Scioscia The last time brothers started against each other in a game was Sept.6, 2002, when Andy and Alan Benes faced off. Pedro and Ramon Martinez met before that on Aug. 29, 1996. Other brother matchups were Greg and Mike Maddux (1986), Pat and Tom Underwood (1979), Gaylord and Jim Perry (1973), Phil and Joe Niekro (1967) and Jesse and Virgil Barnes (1927). "It's too weird to even think about it," Jered Weaver said. "I think it would be one of those things that I have to be out there to tell you what it really feels like. If we match up, we match up. If we don't, we don't. It will just be a thrill to see him across the field." Cabrera returns: Orlando Cabrera was able to start Saturday, but he had to take swings in the batting cage before the game to know he would be fine. Cabrera was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Brendan Donnelly on Friday night. Change in preparation: In an attempt to solve some of Ervin Santana's road woes, the right-hander will warm up for today's game later than usual and then enter the contest from the right-field bullpen when the bottom of the first inning begins. Typically, Santana would warm up before a road game and then return to the dugout to wait out the top of the first inning. Santana had a 6-6 record on the road last year with a 5.95ERA. In his only road start of the season so far, Tuesday at Milwaukee against the Cleveland Indians, Santana gave up six runs on seven hits in 4 1/3innings while taking the defeat. Honoring Robinson: In addition to the Angels' Gary Matthews Jr. wearing No. 42 today to honor the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier, threemembers of the Red Sox will wear the number: Coco Crisp, David Ortiz and DeMarlo Hale (third-base coach). |
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