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Kazmir on short leash, release an option
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08:11 AM ET 04.05 | Angels manager Mike Scioscia said over the weekend he will show limited patience with his pitching staff. Left-handed starter Scott Kazmir and numerous Angels relievers struggled as the team dropped three of four games in its season-opening series in Kansas City. Kazmir, who threw 63 pitches in 1 2/3 innings Sunday, will make at least one more start, according to a major league source. But Kazmir, who also is coming off a poor spring, is on "a short leash," multiple sources say. The Angels can demote Kazmir only if he agrees to the move -- players with five years of service cannot be sent to the minors without their consent. Releasing Kazmir would cost the Angels the remainder of his $12 million salary in 2011, plus his $2.5 million buyout for '12.
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63 pitches in 1 2/3 innings is a slight improvement from last year for Kaz. Thats why he gets another start.
Party Marty
Lizard Lounge, XO
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What a train wreck this guy has turned out to be.............
jnorman41
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Oh the sweet irony.
(KMac) Lame Sauce
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Angels brass needs to wake up. Get this guy out of here.
(KMac) Lame Sauce
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Move him to the minors for a while and if he says no, release him (just like Silva)
(KMac) Lame Sauce
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Time for Scioscia to go all Old Yeller on Kazmir. It's the humane thing to do.
williewilliejuan
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It would. Maybe he can go and pitch in the minors or the NL. That could extend his career.
Bronx_Pride
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The man used to have good stuff and a great arm.
Yogi-Zen
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If the Angels release him, I'd like to see the Cards take a flyer on him and see if Dunc can turn this guy around. He's still relatively young and had good stuff the last time I saw him pitch.
ElevenRingsSTL
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he's a lefty, won't be out of work long
DENVERROB
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Its a shame what happened to Kazmir, he looked like a star in the making in Tampa. Seems like a case of a guy who just threw too much at a young age.
RedSoxThoughts
Amherst , MA
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He hurt his elbow in 2008 and hasn't been the same since. The Rays look like geniuses for trading him in 2009.
The Moose
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Quote of the day! Nice job.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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A great oppertunity for mets to grab him
NickYpOpS
Brooklyn , NY
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Lets go METS!!!!! Beat the FILTHYDELAPHIA PHILLIES!!!
NickYpOpS
Brooklyn , NY
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I am with you on that one. Release him and eat it Arte. Save the season, and while you are at it. getsome help in the pen.
Geeechiman
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I hope they do.
Geeechiman
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Geeechiman
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Angels traded some pieces to get this guy from Rays. All trades have risks and rewards, look at Denver Nuggets.
Coco
San Marcio, CA
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