Wow, this is a surprise. The Indians today traded RHP John Meloan to Tampa Bay for RHP Winston Abreu. I had a gut feeling something was up with Meloan, which is why I was quick to get that piece on him up this week as soon as possible. In any case, good luck to Meloan with Tampa.
Here is the official release:
The Cleveland Indians today announced they have acquired RHP WINSTON ABREU from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league RHP JOHN MELOAN and cash. Abreu will join the Indians 25-man roster in the coming days with a corresponding roster move being announced at that time (wearing #36).
Abreu, 32, who was signed by the Rays to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training on February 4th, has spent the majority of the 2009 season at AAA Durham where he went 3-0 with 10 saves and a 1.41 ERA (32.0IP, 14H, 5R/ER, 10BB, 49K) in 23 appearances. He was recalled to Tampa Bay on June 14th and appeared in 2 games (2.45ERA, 3.2IP, 3H, 1R/ER, 2BB, 3K) for the Rays before being designated for assignment on June 27th. This year at Durham he has struck out 49 and walked just 10 while being a perfect 10 of 10 in
save opportunities. Abreu has limited AAA hitters to a .128 (14-109) average including a mark of .061 (4-66) against right-handed hitters while averaging 13.8 strikeouts per 9.0IP.
The 6-2, 170-pound right-hander spent the 2008 season pitching for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japanese Pacific League under Manager Bobby Valentine. In 20 appearances with the Marines he was 1-2 with a 3.32 ERA (21.2IP, 23H, 9R/8ER, 8BB, 24K) before having surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow on June 6th. Abreu last appeared in the Majors in 2007 with the Washington Nationals where he was 0-1 with a 5.93 ERA (30.1IP, 37H, 21R/20ER, 9BB, 26K) in 26 appearances out of the bullpen. He owns a career Major League record of 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA (42.0IP, 50H, 32R/30ER, 17BB, 35K) in 35 career games with Baltimore (2006), Washington (2007) and Tampa Bay.
Meloan was 0-0 with a save and a 5.52 ERA (44.0IP, 52H, 27R/ER, 17BB, 37K) in 25 games, including 2 starts at AAA Columbus.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Meloan Traded
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5 comments:
Wow, I hate this move. Hate it. I don't have much more to say, I had really high hopes for Meloan and really feel like he can get it turned around.
A 32 year old reliever that was designated for assignment? Well, yay.
I'm very puzzled by this move as well. And he had been much better the past month too. Someone show me how this Abreu guy is any different from Rick Bauer last year who was tearing is up in Buffalo by this point last year? They must have really soured on Meloan to practically give him away....unless there is something bigger at work here that has yet to be played.
I fail to see the logic in this move myself. I wonder if this just makes it more clear that the PTBNL in the DeRosa trade is another relief pitcher. (Todd?) Either way, they traded an intriguing arm for a washed up has-never-been. Not a HUGE deal, but still very questionable. Can't wait to read Dennis' comments..surely his usual knee-jerk overreaction.
Not happy about losing a 24-year old with some upside for a 32-year 4A guy.
But....
Like I always like to do before I go off the deep end, I got some clarification on the move. I feel a little better about it. Can't say much at this point in time, but this move will make a little more sense soon.
Hey, Tony...check your e-mail.
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