Tigers Dont Have Timetable For Joel Hanrahan - RealGM Wiretap
The Detroit Tigers aren't willing to put a timetable on when Joel Hanrahan will pitch for the franchise.
Detroit signed the reliever in May. He underwent Tommy John surgery last year after signing with the Boston Red Sox.
"I don't think there were any expectations of timeframe Kevin-Prince Boateng AC Milan Jersey , because I've dealt enough with people coming back from Tommy Johns and major surgeries like that," Dave Dombrowski said. "There's a lot of ups and there's downs and there's really not a lot of consistency."
The right-hander has been throwing bullpen sessions consistently over the past week or so.
"There's been some times when he first threw that he threw very well," Dombrowski said. "But the thing is, when you start getting ready for the big leagues, you're talking about pitching back-to-back days. You're talking about throwing all your pitches. Really, there have been no expectations. Really Keisuke Honda AC Milan Jersey , he's made progress, but I can't also say that he's close."
Hammel Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery - RealGM Wiretap Jason Hammel, who underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery on July 15, is slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery. Hammel is a little more than a week away from throwing off a mound. Hammel is currently throwing on flat ground from 90 feet and will progress to 120 feet before reporting to Sarasota to continue his rehab. As Get Prospects From White Sox For Brett Lawrie - RealGM Wiretap
The Chicago White Sox have acquired Brett Lawrie from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league pitchers Zachary Erwin and J.B. Wendelken.
Chicago had placed a premium on acquiring a long-term option at third base this offseason.
"If Opening Day were today, he would be our third baseman, but Brett also brings a level of versatility where he has some experience playing second base Juraj Kucka AC Milan Jersey ," Rick Hahn said. "So, it's conceivable during at some point in his White Sox career he plays over there."
Barcelona Reconsidering Qatar Sponsorship - RealGM Wiretap
Barcelona is reconsidering its lucrative sponsorship deal with Qatar Sports Investments as the "social and political" situation in the country gets worse.
The contract was worth €165 million over five years and was controversial at the time. The deal is in place until 2016.
"We will look at other options -- we are obliged to do that," president Josep Maria Bartomeu said. "It ends in 2016. We are sensitive to the current situation in Qatar, which has changed since four years ago. Now there are social and political aspects which were not there when we signed.
"We must be sensitive about what is happening and make the best decision for Barcelona. [Agents] IMG are studying it and working with us. We will see when it happens in October 2015."
Pirates Option Wilfredo Boscan To Triple A - RealGM Wiretap
The Pittsburgh Pirates today optioned right-handed pitcher Wilfredo Boscan to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates will make a corresponding move on their 25-man active roster prior to their series Friday night at Milwaukee.
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