DODGERS UPDATE: MEADOWS GETS MINOR-LEAGUE CONTRACT.Byline: Tony Jackson
Anthony (Antonio) Jackson, best known as Tony Jackson Staff Writer The Dodgers put what probably was the final touch on their spring-training roster Monday, signing veteran reliever Brian Meadows Matthew Brian Meadows (born November 21, 1975) is a relief pitcher and is currently a free agent. Meadows graduated from Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Alabama, where he played baseball. , a right-hander, to a minor-league contract and inviting him to big-league camp. Meadows, 30, will compete for a middle-to-long relief job that might include the occasional spot start. He posted a 4.58 ERA in 65 appearances for Pittsburgh last season, but hasn't made a start since the seven he had for the Pirates in 2003. ``He's a strike thrower who can fill a lot of roles,'' said Roy Smith Roy Smith (born August 6, 1944 in Victoria, British Columbia - died February 26, 2004) is a former NASCAR driver. His career lasted 13 years, although he only was involved in 26 races. He had 4 top 10 finishes and no wins. , the Dodgers vice president for scouting scouting: see Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts. scouting Activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth aimed at developing character, citizenship, and individual skills. Scouting began when Robert S. and player development who has spearheaded most of the club's minor-league contract negotiations this winter. ``He's just a dependable guy who can stay ready even if he hasn't pitched for a while. I have seen him make a start on 10 minutes' notice and throw four innings INNINGS, estates. Lands gained from the sea by draining. Cunn. L. Dict. h. t.; Law of Sewers, 31. after sitting in the bullpen seven or eight days.'' Smith was Pittsburgh's assistant general manager for three of Meadows' four seasons with the Pirates. The deal is believed to have an escape clause if Meadows doesn't make the big-league team out of camp, although he still could agree to go to the minors. The Dodgers are expected to bring 56 players to camp, including 24 pitchers. Tony Jackson,(818) 713-3675 tony.jackson(at)dailynews.com |
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