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Casey Fossum	#47 \| Pitcher \| Chicago Cubs

Height: 6-1 Weight: 160 Throws: L Bats: L
Born: Jan 6, 1978, Cherry Hill, NJ

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September 29, 2004
Casey Fossum strained his left wrist diving for a grounder in the third inning on Wednesday. He was able to stay in the game initially, but left after the fourth inning.

August 24, 2004
The D'Backs have moved Casey Fossum up a day so that he will pitch next Saturday instead of Sunday. A decision on Sunday's starter will be made before Wednesday's game.

August 19, 2004
Casey Fossum pitched seven strong innings on Wednesday in his first start using a new shortened stride on his delivery. Fossum allowed seven hits and three runs, striking out five and walking two.

August 15, 2004
The Arizona Republic reports that Casey Fossum needs to pitch better in order to avoid losing his spot in the rotation. Fossum hasn't won since July 1 and has been hammered for 17 earned runs over his last two starts. "Maybe my surgery [from last September] and all this hard work I've been doing is catching up with me," Fossum said. "But I also think it's just me out there trying to overthrow."

July 25, 2004
Casey Fossum made a mechanical adjustment at the behest of his father over the All-Star break and believes that's why he's pitched better in his last two starts, according to the Arizona Republic. Jim Fossum had noticed that his son was losing velocity because of an inadvertant change in his mechanics.

July 21, 2004
Casey Fossum will have his start bumped back a day to Friday in order to accommodate rookie Edgar Gonzalez, who will be recalled from Triple-A Tucson in time to start Thursday, according to the Arizona Republic.

June 10, 2004
Casey Fossum threw six scoreless innings against the Orioles on Thursday to earn his first win of the season. Fossum allowed five hits and two walks while striking out five.

May 14, 2004
Casey Fossum was activated off the DL and made his Arizona debut Friday night. But he wasn't all that impressive, giving up three runs on five hits, four walks, and a homer while striking out four in five innings.

May 12, 2004
The AP reports that Casey Fossum will be activated from the DL to make his season debut with a start on Friday night. Steve Sparks was supposed to start that game, but he'll be moved back to Sunday to start in place of Elmer Dessens, who is being moved to the bullpen. Fossum has been sidelined since spring training with a sore shoulder.

May 8, 2004
Casey Fossum had his strongest rehab outing so far for Triple-A Tucson on Friday night, according to the AP. He threw 95 pitches, allowed five hits, struck out eight and walked none in six scoreless innings. Fossum traveled to Phoenix on Saturday to be examined by team doctors, and will throw a side session at Bank One Ballpark on Sunday or Monday. He could be activated after his next rehab start on Wednesday.

April 11, 2004
Casey Fossum told the Arizona Republic that he felt good Saturday after throwing about 60 pitches to hitters. Fossum will report to extended spring training today. If two more live hitter throwing sessions go well, he\'ll make a rehab appearance with Double-A El Paso on April 19.

March 31, 2004
Casey Fossum threw off a mound Monday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery, according to the Arizona Republic. He\'s still expected to begin the season on the disabled list.

March 30, 2004
D\'Backs Bob Brenly reiterated that Casey Fossum will pitch out of the bullpen once he is healthy, according to the Arizona Republic. Fossum hasn\'t pitched this spring due to a sore shoulder.

March 25, 2004
Casey Fossum likely will start the season on the DL due to his sore shoulder, according to the Arizona Republic. He hasn\'t pitched this spring while coming back from shoulder surgery.

March 8, 2004
Nursing a sore shoulder, Casey Fossum probably won\'t throw off a mound for several days, according to the Arizona Republic.

February 23, 2004
Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly said Casey Fossum likely will begin the season in the bullpen, according to the Arizona Republic.