Bootcheck lands on 15-day disabled list with strained forearm

June 9th, 2008, 6:30 pm · 3 Comments · posted by Al Balderas, staff writer

The Angels placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck on the 15-day disabled list prior to Monday’s game and recalled Darren O’Day from Triple-A, Salt Lake to replace him.

Bootcheck last pitched on Sunday and was the losing pitcher in the Oakland A’s 7-3 victory over the Angels. Bootcheck was complaining of pain in his arm following the game.

An MRI exam was taken and the results landed Bootcheck on the disabled list with a strained forearm.

Bootcheck started the season on the disabled list with a strained left oblique.

ANGELS’ LINEUP

Maicer Izturis, SS

Howie Kendrick, 2B

Garret Anderson, LF

Vladimir Guerrero, DH

Torii Hunter, CF

Casey Kotchman, 1B

Gary Matthews Jr., RF

Robb Quinlan, 3B

Jeff Mathis, C

Joe Saunders, P (9-2, 2.63)

RAYS’ LINEUP

Akinori Iwamura, 2B

Justin Ruggiano, CF

Carl Crawford, LF

B.J. Upton, DH

Evan Longoria, 3B

Willy Aybar, 1B

Dioner Navaro, C

Gabe Gross, RF

Jason Bartlett, SS

Edwin Jackson, P (3-5, 3.95)

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Angels 2009 projections

Player	Projection
Mike Napoli	.246/.351/.481
Jeff Mathis	.222/.288/.364
Kendry Morales	.274/.317/.430
Howie Kendrick	.304/.335/.440
Erick Aybar	.268/.309/.369
Chone Figgins	.278/.354/.367
Brandon Wood	.237/.295/.424
Maicer Izturis	.273/.343/.383
Juan Rivera	.273/.321/.453
Bobby Abreu	.282/.376/.440
Torii Hunter	.273/.331/.462
Vladimir Guerrero	.306/.369/.513
Gary Matthews, Jr	.260/.331/.402
Ervin Santana	3.87 ERA
John Lackey	3.82 ERA
Kelvim Escobar	3.93 ERA
Jered Weaver	3.94 ERA
Joe Saunders	4.24 ERA
Dustin Moseley	5.34 ERA
Brian Fuentes	3.33 ERA
Scot Shields	3.67 ERA
Jose Arredondo	3.75 ERA
Darren Oliver	4.01 ERA
Justin Speier	4.23 ERA
Kevin Jepsen	5.05 ERA

(These projections are an average of six common statistical forecasting systems. They are based on the players' previous performances, ages and, in some cases, physical characteristics.)

Brian says:

June 9, 2008 at 7:50 pm

We sure didn’t get the good Joe Saunders tonight. Three straight homers to rookies and weak hitters. Yuck. I hope the Angel bats wake up in this game. They got one run but it took a Vlad doube, a Casey groundout and a Gary hit. That just isn’t good enough. Time for the Angels to get back to homers. This Edwin Jackson isn’t much of a pitcher so the bats better wake up.

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June 9, 2008 at 8:07 pm

Will someone in the lineup please hit a three run homer? This offense just isn’t cutting it. They can tack a run on here and there but that isn’t going to win a lot of games. It sure would have helped Sunday though. They do it when they’re down but when they have a small lead they go to sleep.

These guys need to start getting serious with their offense. There was no reason to lose Sunday and this game is very winnable. But how about some big doubles and homers? And I haven’t seen much from them as far as small ball goes. Why no hit and run with Mathis on and Izturis hitting? That would have got Mathis to third instead of second. The Angels have forgot to play Angels Baseball lately.

June 9, 2008 at 8:42 pm

Wow, getting Saunders his 10th win sure was important. Yuck. Back to a three run deficit. This offense better wake up right now and stay awake. The bullpen is going to be way overused now. I don’t see a good week ahead. Too bad the 2008 Angels aren’t as exciting at home as they are on the road. Does anyone have a grand slam in them tonight? I hope so because we’re going to need a lot of runs to win this sad game.

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