Scott Rolen

GoCrazyFolks · August 30th, 2007, 10:59 AM

This was mentioned in the game thread for 8/29, but I thought it deserved its own thread.

Rolen's Status

The talked about this throughout the game last night. It isn't clear the path they will take, but it doesn't look good.

BleacherBum593 · August 30th, 2007, 11:10 AM

From the discussion last night, it looks like Rolen may be lost for the year. With Spiezo in rehab (possibly the rest of the season), it looks like its Brendan Ryan's job to lose. I would look for the Cards to bring up the kid they got on waivers recently to be brought up on Sept 1 (if not sooner). Also, in the mix may be Edgar Gonzalez. They may sacrifice D for his offense. And a long shot to come up may be down at Springfield in Rico Washington.

I would also look for WJ to scour the waiver wire for someone who can play 3B.

tulcard · August 30th, 2007, 11:14 AM

I know Rolen is a gamer, but if he needs to be shut down and have surgery now so he can be healthy for next year....do it now....no need to wait!

BleacherBum593 · August 30th, 2007, 11:40 AM

A player that I missed who will be in the mix is Miguel Cairo. And EWT said that Russell Branyan has been waived again and he believes he'll be a strong possibility to be picked up by the Cards.

AutobodyCAD · August 30th, 2007, 08:54 PM

that's tough. But it looks like Tony and Scott are communicating well about it, and there's good understanding. Rolen hasn't been 100% for a whole season since 2004. I sure hope he can have a healthier and all around better year in 2008.

Why was Branyan waived? I recall him being a good hitter and at least a passable defender. And a big, strong, guy.

Ewttexas · August 30th, 2007, 11:22 PM

I just read an article that mentioned Branyon as a possibility. I don't understand some of the terminology but he wasn't waived, he was designated for assignment. It went on to say that the Phillies have interest in bringing him back when the rosters expand.

Huh!

August 30th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
GoCrazyFolks Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 167	Scott Rolen This was mentioned in the game thread for 8/29, but I thought it deserved its own thread. Rolen's Status The talked about this throughout the game last night. It isn't clear the path they will take, but it doesn't look good.

August 30th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,903	From the discussion last night, it looks like Rolen may be lost for the year. With Spiezo in rehab (possibly the rest of the season), it looks like its Brendan Ryan's job to lose. I would look for the Cards to bring up the kid they got on waivers recently to be brought up on Sept 1 (if not sooner). Also, in the mix may be Edgar Gonzalez. They may sacrifice D for his offense. And a long shot to come up may be down at Springfield in Rico Washington. I would also look for WJ to scour the waiver wire for someone who can play 3B. __________________ "Build it and they will come"

August 30th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,903	A player that I missed who will be in the mix is Miguel Cairo. And EWT said that Russell Branyan has been waived again and he believes he'll be a strong possibility to be picked up by the Cards. __________________ "Build it and they will come"

August 30th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
AutobodyCAD Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 376	that's tough. But it looks like Tony and Scott are communicating well about it, and there's good understanding. Rolen hasn't been 100% for a whole season since 2004. I sure hope he can have a healthier and all around better year in 2008. Why was Branyan waived? I recall him being a good hitter and at least a passable defender. And a big, strong, guy. Last edited by AutobodyCAD; August 30th, 2007 at 08:59 PM.

August 30th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
tulcard Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 883	I know Rolen is a gamer, but if he needs to be shut down and have surgery now so he can be healthy for next year....do it now....no need to wait!

August 30th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ewttexas Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 725	I just read an article that mentioned Branyon as a possibility. I don't understand some of the terminology but he wasn't waived, he was designated for assignment. It went on to say that the Phillies have interest in bringing him back when the rosters expand. Huh!