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Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:52 am EDT

Royals place Bale on DL with dead arm

By Joe Zedalis

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Kansas City Royals left-hander John Bale will now get until May 1, at a minimum, to build some strength back in his "dead arm."

The club placed Bale on the 15-day disabled list before Thursday's game against the Angels. Reliever Joel Peralta was recalled from Class AAA Omaha to fill the roster vacancy.

The decision to recall Peralta suggests the club will make another move before Sunday to replace Bale in the rotation. The likely choice is Luke Hochevar, who will be able to pitch that day on normal rest.

Source: Kansas City StarNew Window

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  1. Scudworth
    1. Posted by Scudworth Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Not an expert here, but I'm pretty sure that's not something a pitcher wants to have...
  2. denlahoya
    2. Posted by denlahoya Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    Try using your other hand , John.
  3. dc49ers89
    3. Posted by dc49ers89 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    John Bale is horrible just keep him on the DL all year. Luke Hochevar is going to be a stud. He was the 1st overall pick in '06.
  4. J G
    4. Posted by J G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    "Dead arm"!!??!! If it's dead just put it Bale out of his misery as well.
  5. troubleinvegas
    5. Posted by troubleinvegas Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    I bet we drop Nomo for Hochevar
  6. Elf
    6. Posted by Elf Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    I hope we drop Nomo for Hochevar. Nomo should have never come back.
  7. Barn
    7. Posted by Barn Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Hochevar=STUD, he will win 12 games and for us in KC ...thats great!!
  8. mansfield card fan
    8. Posted by mansfield card fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Not to worry, he will do fine. What they need to concentrate on is their hitting and their ability to score runs. they have the players, and sooner or later it too will happen. Hopefully sooner. I'm a Royals fan too. Last year when i went to watch a game I asked the lady at the ticket counter, "How close can I get?" The next thing I knew I was pitching in relief in the 7th. I got a save too. Go Royals!

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