http://riveraveblues.com/feed (Free subscription) | 06/13/2008
Triple-A Scranton (5-4 loss to Richmond in 13 innings, walk-off style) Brett Gardner, Eric Duncan & Matt Carson: all 1 for 6 - Gardner scored a run, drove in another, walked & K’ed 4 times … Duncan K’ed twice … Carson drove in 2 runs & K’ed JD Closser: 1 for 5, 1 R, 2 BB, 2 [...]
http://riveraveblues.com/feed (Free subscription) | 05/21/2008
I tell you what, the stats in the TJ Watch are looking mighty fine these days. Triple-A Scranton (3-2 loss to Pawtucket) Bernie Castro, Justin Christian, JD Closser & Matt Carson: all 0 for 4, 1 K - Christian scored a run … that's alotta guys with last names that start with a “C” Brett Gardner: 1 for [...]
MY BASEBALL BIAS (Free subscription) | 05/04/2008
May 2008 Date Transaction 5/4 Brian Bruney (RHP) - Transferred to 60-Day DL, (Torn ligament, right foot) 5/4 Darrell Rasner (RHP) - Purchased From Minors 5/4 Ian Kennedy (RHP) - Sent to Minors (Triple-A) 5/2 JD Closser (C) - Signed to a Minor League Contract 5/2 Wilson Betemit (SS) - Sent to Minors, For Rehabilitation 5/2 Jose Veras (RHP) - Called Up from Minors 5/1 Phil Hughes (RHP) - Placed on [...]...
http://riveraveblues.com/feed (Free subscription) | 05/02/2008
Chad Jennings notes the Yanks signed former uber-catching prospect JD Closser to a minor league deal to add some depth at Triple-A. No such thing as a bad minor league deal. Triple-A Scranton was rained out, they'll play two tomorrow. Wilson Betemit was supposed to play third and bat leadoff for the first five innings, while [...]
CubsNewscast (Free subscription) | 01/16/2008
The Chicago Cubs have announced they've invited 19 non-roster players to major league spring training camp. Pitchers Ed Campusano LHP Geoff Jones LHP Les Walrond LHP Esmailin Caridad RHP Jose Ceda RHP Mike Smith RHP Chad Fox RHP Catchers Koyie Hill J.D. Closser Welington Castillo Josh Donaldson Infielders Andres Blanco Luis Figueroa Micah Hoffpauir Casey McGehee Bobby Scales Outfielders Tyler Colvin...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 09/10/2007
With the call-up up of first baseman Daric Barton by the A's, River Cats manager Tony DeFrancesco said a replacement could come from Oakland's Double-A Midland team in the Texas League. Players already on the roster who have played first are catchers Jeremy Brown and JD Closser and third baseman Lou Merloni.
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 05/05/2007
Back in spring training, the Milwaukee Brewers were afraid they wouldn't be able to get catcher JD Closser...
CITIZEN-TIMES.com - News (Free subscription) | 05/05/2007
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics traded Asheville High alum Charles Thomas to the Brewers for catcher J.D. Closser on Friday. The Brewers have assigned him to their Triple-A club in Nashville, Tenn.
