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Kenny Rogers placed on waivers, could be traded soon | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

The end is near.

Rogers is 9-11 with a 5.09 ERA in 27 starts. He has allowed opposing hitters a .312 batting average since the All-Star Game, according to STATS LLC.

When asked to assess Rogers’ performance the past month, manager Jim Leyland said, “At times, it’s a little tough for him. At other times, everything’s pretty good. But he’s always been a great-conditioned athlete. ... For the most part, he’s always ready to go. The good part about him is he’s got a way to figure things out. He can do some other things to get a hitter out.”

Jim Furtado Posted: August 26, 2008 at 12:48 PM | 23 comment(s)
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1. jwb Posted: August 26, 2008 at 01:22 PM (#2916542)

He can do some other things to get a hitter out.

How many of these make him look like he hasn't mastered the art of using toilet paper?

2. Van Lingle Mungo Jerry Posted: August 26, 2008 at 01:24 PM (#2916543)

No thanks.

3. Master of the small sample size Posted: August 26, 2008 at 01:31 PM (#2916554)

This again?

I'm waiting for the article: Tigers 25-man roster placed on waivers, the ultimate rebuild?

4. The District Attorney Posted: August 26, 2008 at 01:35 PM (#2916558)

He can do some other things to get a hitter out.

How many of these make him look like he hasn't mastered the art of using toilet paper?

C'mon, no one else can get Manny out either.

5. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: August 26, 2008 at 01:54 PM (#2916575)

How many of these make him look like he hasn't mastered the art of using toilet paper?

He's being squeezed by the umpires this year, and his WHIPPLE has suffered.

6. The Flores of Evil Doom Posted: August 26, 2008 at 02:50 PM (#2916619)

Here come the puns. And for any team claiming him - here come the runs. Bathroom tissue supplies must be monitored closely, indeed.

That was a charmin line, GB

But does he know when to fold 'em?

7. Chip Posted: August 26, 2008 at 02:52 PM (#2916622)

Olney said on ESPN this morning that the Yankees and the Red Sox both put claims on him.

8. Larry Mahnken Posted: August 26, 2008 at 02:56 PM (#2916626)

You'd think the Yankees would know better.

9. The Piehole of David Wells Posted: August 26, 2008 at 02:58 PM (#2916630)

Olney said on ESPN this morning that the Yankees and the Red Sox both put claims on him.

ugh. i guess the red sox are conceding the post season?

10. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: August 26, 2008 at 02:59 PM (#2916632)

This better not be Omar.

11. Chip Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:00 PM (#2916634)

ugh. i guess the red sox are conceding the post season?

Uh, if both teams did, they're not getting him.

12. TVerik fondly recalls Todd Palin's facial hair Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:10 PM (#2916646)

I think the Yankees should STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!

A rotation that includes Sidney Ponson and Kenny Rogers may make fans' heads explode.

Also, it adds to the possibility of a trivia question in fifty years, which reads, "What pitcher started the last game at Yankee Stadium? And no one wants that.

13. Harold Reynolds: An Erotic Life (AG#1F) Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:11 PM (#2916647)

Olney said on ESPN this morning that the Yankees and the Red Sox both put claims on him.

Are the Yanks determined to land Stephen Strasburg next June?

14. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:36 PM (#2916675)

You can't question the math. The New York Yankees are 3-0 in postseason games started by Kenny Rogers.

15. Larry Mahnken Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:41 PM (#2916682)

Also, it adds to the possibility of a trivia question in fifty years, which reads, "What pitcher started the last game at Yankee Stadium? And no one wants that.

As the rotation currently is, the answer is "Sidney Ponson".

But if he's back by then, and especially if the Yankees are completely out of contention by then, I wouldn't be surprised if the answer is "Joba Chamberlain"

16. SoSH U at work Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:46 PM (#2916691)

But if he's back by then, and especially if the Yankees are completely out of contention by then, I wouldn't be surprised if the answer is "Joba Chamberlain"

That's OK. I'd rather see Ponson serve as the answer to the question: "What Yankee started the first game at the new Yankee Stadium?"

17. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: August 26, 2008 at 03:50 PM (#2916696)

The last game should be started by someone shaped like a wrecking ball.

18. Lefty, Monty, And The Moose (Walewander) Posted: August 26, 2008 at 04:04 PM (#2916715)

You can't question the math. The New York Yankees are 3-0 in postseason games started by Kenny Rogers.

They lost this one.

19. Vaux, A.B.D. Posted: August 26, 2008 at 04:40 PM (#2916767)

THANK YOU, KENNY ROGERS!

20. RMc is the President of the United States Posted: August 26, 2008 at 04:56 PM (#2916783)

You can't question the math. The New York Yankees are 3-0 in postseason games started by Kenny Rogers.

They lost this one.

I literally burst into tears of joy after that game. Now it seems like about 50 years ago.

21. jyjjy Posted: August 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM (#2917709)

A rotation that includes Sidney Ponson and Kenny Rogers may make fans' heads explode.

Don't forget Pavano.

22. Belfry Bob Posted: August 27, 2008 at 09:24 AM (#2918384)

A rotation that includes Sidney Ponson and Kenny Rogers may make fans' heads explode.

Don't forget Pavano.

So what's Ed Whitson up to? Maybe Kevin Brown is available too...

23. TVerik fondly recalls Todd Palin's facial hair Posted: August 27, 2008 at 09:33 AM (#2918396)

Don't forget Pavano.

I didn't think there was any chance he'd be in the rotation at the end of the year.

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