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| Jack Taschner has signed a minor league contract with the Pirates, according the ESPN.com. |
Our View: The deal also includes an invite to spring training for the lefty. He could compete for a role in middle relief.
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| Jack Taschner (strained back) has left the team and is headed to its spring training complex in Florida, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: He is done for the year. He hadn't pitched since September 4. In 28.1 innings this season, he compiled a 5.08 ERA.
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| Jack Taschner has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. |
Our View: This comes three days after he was designated for assignment and went unclaimed. Taschner isn't a strong candidate to make it back to the majors this season, and should be off all fantasy radars.
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| According to the Twitter page of Phillies' beat writer Todd Zolecki, the Phillies have designated pitcher Jack Taschner for assignment. This move was made to make room for Friday's starter Rodrigo Lopez. |
Our View: Taschner was acquired by the Phils in late March, and he didn't show enough to force the team to value him as a solid relief option. He should not be considered in any league regardless of where he ends up.
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| Jack Taschner was acquired by Philadelphia on Friday in exchange for catcher Ronny Paulino, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. |
Our View: There's no reason to know Taschner in fantasy circles. The 30-year-old lefty reliever went 3-2 with a 4.88 ERA in a career-high 67 innings last season and owns a 5.01 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over his four-year career.
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| The Giants have avoided salary arbitration with Jack Taschner by inking the reliever to a one-year contract for $835,000, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Taschner held a poor 1.69 WHIP over 48 innings of relief last season, and should not be considered in fantasy leagues for 2009.
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| Jack Taschner was tendered a contract by the Giants on Friday, according to the Giants' official website. |
Our View: Taschner was 3-2 with a 4.88 ERA for the Giants in 2008. He appeared in 67 games and pitched 48 innings.
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| Jack Taschner pitched an effective seventh inning for his second win of the season as the Giants defeated the Phillies 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Taschner allowed one hit and struck out one in the single frame of work. |
Our View: Taschner has appeared in 20-games this season. The lefty sports a 3.86 ERA and 1.38 WHIP to go along with his two wins against no losses. Taschner has also struck out 14 in 14 innings of work on the year.
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| Jack Taschner was solid on Wednesday as he held the Cubs hitless over one inning, with two strikeouts and one walk. He lowered his spring ERA to 0.96 and he continues to fight for a spot in the Giants' bullpen. |
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| Jack Taschner is making positive strides in his recovery from a strained shoulder. He was able to throw all of his pitches off a mound on Friday and reported no irritation in the joint, according to the Contra Costa Times. There's a chance he might play Sunday, though it's more likely that he won't return to the mix until early next week. |
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| It looks like the Giants will get Jack Taschner back in action soon. An MRI revealed that he didn't sustain another labrum tear in his shoulder, only a mild strain, according to the Contra Costa Times. It probably will be a few more days before we see him in a game, but he should pitch at some point this week. |
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| The Giants sent Jack Taschner to get an MRI on his sore shoulder this week. The test revealed no significant problems, according to the Contra Costa Times. Barring a setback in his recovery, Taschner could be back in game action next week. |
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| Jack Taschner will be sent back to San Francisco on Wednesday to have his left shoulder looked at, according to the AP. Tashchner has been decent for the Giants out of the pen this year. holding a 4.69 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 49 Ks in 48 innings. |
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| The Giants recalled Jack Taschner from Triple-A Fresno on Saturday, according to the AP. Taschner, who is 6-7 with 13 saves and a 3.72 ERA for Fresno, allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in 4 1/3 innings with the Giants earlier this season. |
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