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Joe Saunders #51 | Pitcher | Los Angeles Angels
Height: 6-3    Weight: 210    Throws: L    Bats: L
Born: Jun 16, 1981, Springfield, VA
Contract: Signed through 2008
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August 17, 2006
Joe Saunders, who was hammered for seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings Wednesday, indicated that he felt fatigued during the outing, according to the LA Times. "I had no command — I couldn't get ahead of anyone and was walking the house," Saunders said. "My arm might be a little tired. Hopefully, I can get some rest and come back strong in my next start."
August 6, 2006
Joe Saunders threw seven scoreless innings for the Angels on Sunday to improve to 3-0. Saunders allowed just three hits, struck out six and walked two. He could be in the rotation for the rest of the year because of Bartolo Colon's injury.
August 4, 2006
Joe Saunders could be in the Angels rotation for the rest of the season now that Bartolo Colon looks to be done for the year. Saunders is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in major league starts this year.
August 2, 2006
The Angels recalled Joe Saunders to start on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com. He pitched seven innings while surrendering two earned runs to pick up his second victory of the season.
July 31, 2006
The Angels will recall Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Tuesday's game in place of the injured Bartolo Colon, according to the LA Times. Saunders is 10-4 with a 2.67 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 135 innings over 21 Triple-A games (20 starts) this season.
July 28, 2006
If Bartolo Colon's irritated elbow causes him to miss his next start Sunday, Joe Saunders is likely to get the nod, according to the LA Times. Saunders has already been scratched from Saturday's scheduled start at Triple-A. In his lone start for the Angels this year, Saunders went seven innings, allowing just one run.
July 19, 2006
The Angels optioned Joe Saunders to Triple-A Salt Lake. Saunders won his spot start in place of Kelvim Escobar on Tuesday, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run. He out-pitched Monday's spot starter, Dustin Mosely, and could be first in line the next time the Angels need another starter. Saunders could also be trade bait.
July 17, 2006
The spot start that Joe Saunders makes on Tuesday will likely be his only one for the Angels, according to the AP. He is starting in place of Kelvim Escobar, who is expectedt to come off the DL this weekend. Saunders is 10-3 with a 2.50 ERA for Triple-A Salt Lake this season.
July 15, 2006
The Angels may recall Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake to start on Tuesday in place of Kelvim Escobar, who is now on the DL, according to the LA Times. Saunders is 10-3 with a 2.51 ERA with Salt Lake.