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| Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Jun 16, 1981, Springfield, VA Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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July 22, 2007 Joe Saunders was recalled from Triple-A Saturday, in preparation for his Sunday turn against the Twins. He's expected to keep a regular spot in the Angels rotation going forward. |
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July 19, 2007 Joe Saunders is expected to rejoin the Angels in time to start Sunday's game against Minnesota, and he's expected to be back in the rotation going forward, taking the spot of Ervin Santana, the AP reports. Saunders has been effective in five starts with the Angels this year (three wins, 2.97 ERA), though his other numbers aren't as impressive (1.42 ratio, 12 walks, 14 strikeouts over 30 1/3 innings). |
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June 26, 2007 Joe Saunders was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake after his spot start Friday, but he has remained with the Angels in case they need him to fill in for Jered Weaver on Wednesday. Weaver missed his last start because of a bruised shoulder but could be scratched from tomorrow's outing due to possible strep throat, according to the LA Times. |
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June 23, 2007 The Angels recalled Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Friday's game. He started in place of the ailing Jered Weaver, and allowed four runs on seven hits and no walks over six innings. |
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June 1, 2007 The Angels will recall Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake to start on Saturday in place of the injured Bartolo Colon, according to the LA Times. Saunders held a 1.96 ERA in three starts with the Angels earlier this year. He hasn't pitched as well for Salt Lake, posting a 5.06 ERA in seven outings. |
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April 21, 2007 The Angels optioned Joe Saunders to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday to clear a roster spot for Bartolo Colon, according to the AP. He was demoted just one day after pitching six scoreless innings in an 8-4 victory over the Mariners. |
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April 13, 2007 With Jered Weaver expected to rejoin the Angels rotation on Monday, Joe Saunders will make his next start on Tuesday against Oakland, according to the LA Times. Saunders, who holds a 2.92 ERA in his two starts this year, will remain in the rotation until Bartolo Colon returns. |
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April 12, 2007 Bartolo Colon and Jered Weaver are progressing well from their injuries, but Joe Saunders is expected to make at least one more start for the Angels, according to the AP. That start will most likely come on Monday or Tuesday. Saunders holds a 2.92 ERA in his two starts this year. |
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March 21, 2007 Joe Saunders threw in the bullpen Sunday and will start Wednesday against Arizona, the Los Angeles Times reports. Saunders was scratched from his last start because of elbow tightness. |
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March 17, 2007 Joe Saunders was scratched from his start on Friday because of mild tightness in his left forearm, according to the LA Times. The Angels did not order an MRI, and the Angels expect Saunders to make his next start on Wednesday. |
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February 12, 2007 While many players lose weight during the offseason, Joe Saunders actually gained 15 pounds in the hope that it will keep him from battling the fatigue problems he had late last season, according to the LA Times. "I lost some pounds during the season, and that may have contributed to my lack of endurance," said Saunders. "I really worked on my legs and my core. I've been eating good and working out, and hopefully that will help me." |