ANGELS NOTEBOOK: WOOTEN FINDS HIS PATIENCE BEING TESTED.Byline: Joe Haakenson Staff Writer DETROIT - Shawn Wooten William Shawn Wooten (born July 24, 1972 in Glendora, California), is a catcher who is currently with the New Orleans Zephyrs of the New York Mets organization. Previously, Wooten played with the Anaheim Angels (2000-03), the Philadelphia Phillies (2004), Boston Red Sox (2005) and arrived at the ballpark Thursday and looked at the lineup card only to see his name on the ``reserves'' list again. For the fifth consecutive game and seventh time in the past eight, Wooten 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 . He has started only seven games this month. Under normal circumstances, that wouldn't be a surprise. But with Scott Spiezio Scott Edward Spiezio (born September 21, 1972 in Joliet, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the son of former Cardinal Ed Spiezio. moving from first base to third because of Troy Glaus' injury, and Brad Fullmer Bradley Ryan Fullmer is a major league baseball player who bats left handed and throws right handed. He was born January 17, 1975 in Chatsworth, California. Fullmer last played at the Major League level during the 2004 season with the Texas Rangers. out for the season with an injury, the players Wooten sees starting ahead of him at first base - such as Adam Riggs Adam David Riggs (born October 4, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio) was a Major League Baseball outfielder, first baseman, and second baseman. He is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina Aiken and attended Lenape Valley Regional High School in Stanhope, N.J. and Robb Quinlan Robb William Quinlan (born March 17, 1977 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays third base for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Quinlan graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1999, obtaining a degree in marketing and communications. - are names that were found on the Triple-A Salt Lake lineup card most of the season. Wooten entered the season with a .322 career major-league average but is hitting .263 this season in 74 games. The usually affable Wooten obviously is disappointed he hasn't gotten a chance to play more this season because of the injuries to other players, refusing to comment on his situation. ``There are some things Woot has to answer with his physical makeup to be more durable,'' manager Mike Scioscia Scioscia added Wooten's mobility isn't an issue on a short-term basis, but playing every day ``is where you see the pounding if you're carrying too much weight.'' Scioscia did not say Wooten always would be locked into a utility role, and noted it is his versatility that has opened a door for him to the majors. ``His versatility is what will give him a lot of playing time for years in the major leagues,'' he said. ``He has the ability to play first, third and catcher. Woot definitely has a role.'' --Dubious prospects: 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. pitcher Mike Maroth Michael Warren Maroth (born August 17, 1977 in Orlando, Florida) is a professional baseball player. His career started with the the Detroit Tigers. After attending the University of Central Florida, the left-handed starting pitcher made his Major League debut in the 2002 season. , who starts Sunday's game against the Angels, is 6-18 this season and has a good chance to become the first 20-game loser since Brian Kingman of the Oakland A's lost 20 in 1980. Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman, who is 6-16 and starts today, also has a shot at 20 losses. Tigers manager Alan Trammell isn't planning to take either out of the rotation to avoid losing 20, and Scioscia agrees with the idea of leaving them in the rotation. ``You should have the same approach if you have a guy approaching 20 wins. You put the best guy out there that you have that day and try to win,'' Scioscia said. ``To me, you get more out of a season where you lose 20 games but are still moving forward, than stepping back.'' CAPTION(S): box Box: ANGELS vs. DETROIT - Joe Haakenson |
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