BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: SIMI VALLEY'S WEAVER READY FOR BIG NIGHT.Byline: Daily News Wire Services 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 will make his major-league debut tonight after a fair amount of hype. Not long ago, he attracted just the opposite. One year, Weaver was the last player picked on his 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 team. When he went to college, he was a walk-on at Fresno State. After six minor-league games, though, Weaver will start tonight for 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. against the Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Twins have played in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. at Tiger Stadium Tiger Stadium is the name of several stadiums, including:
Expectations are high. Weaver, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound right-hander, was the Tigers' top draft pick last June. In 39 innings as a professional, he has struck out 39 and walked one. But he didn't expect to pitch in the major leagues this soon. ``Surprise is putting it mildly,'' said Weaver, 22. ``It's nice to be here no matter how long it's for. ``I knew it was going to be tough to make it to the big leagues my first year. I just wanted to pitch well enough to give them something to think about.'' Weaver is getting his shot at the big time after injuries sidelined two Tigers starters - Seth Greisinger Seth Greisinger (July 29, 1975 in Kansas City, Kansas), is a retired professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1998-2005. He would play for the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and Atlanta Braves. and Bryce Florie Bryce Bettancourt Florie (born May 21, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Florie pitched for four teams, the San Diego Padres (1994-1996), the Milwaukee Brewers (1996-1997), the Detroit Tigers (1998-1999), and the Boston Red Sox . The Tigers thought Weaver might join them this summer, but they didn't intend for him to jump to the majors after one start at Double-A Jacksonville. ``I'll tell you what,'' said center fielder Gabe Kapler, the ex-Taft High player who was sent to Triple-A Toledo to make room for Weaver. ``I'm looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. big things out of Jeff.'' Weaver will make his debut for a team that has lost six straight after winning the opener. His parents will be watching at Tiger Stadium. Piazza on first? Mike Piazza said his strained right knee was feeling better and that he would be willing to play another position when he returns from the disabled list. ``I've talked to (manager) Bobby (Valentine) about it,'' Piazza said of playing another position. ``My strength is obviously behind the plate and we already have a great defense. But as far as spelling Johnny (Olerud) at first, I'll do anything to help the team win.'' Piazza has played one major-league game at first base, for the Dodgers in 1993. Valentine wouldn't say where his All-Star catcher would play when he returns. ``It's premature to talk about that right now,'' Valentine said. ``As he comes back, maybe he'd take some work at other positions.'' |
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