Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
Scott Eyre figured he would take a leisurely drive in his recreational vehicle from Chicago to his home in Bradenton, Fla., with his two sons and two dogs and wait there to see if any major-league team would have any interest in him.
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Summary: Newly acquired reliever Scott Eyre is 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA in 19 appearances this season, but he wasn’t scored upon until his 15th appearance. The 36-year-old has been on the disabled list twice this season, once with elbow inflammation and then again with a strained groin. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs earlier this week to make room for Kerry Wood. Happ departs after making...
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
The 36-year-old Eyre, a left-hander, has been on the disabled list twice with the Cubs this season, appearing in just 19 games....
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
The Phillies had been searching for another lefthanded pitcher for their bullpen for months. They think they found one yesterday, when they traded single-A Clearwater pitcher Brian Schlitter to the Chicago Cubs for lefthander Scott Eyre, who could be in Philadelphia for tonight's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
EVEN AS THE PHILLIES announced the newest addition to their bullpen yesterday, they acknowledged that one of their biggest pieces might be taken away. The organization traded for lefthander Scott Eyre yesterday, 2 days after the 36-year-old was designated for assignment by the Cubs, an acquisition that could take on added importance now with the uncertain future of veteran setup man Tom Gordon.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
The Phillies had been searching for another lefthanded pitcher for their bullpen for months. They think they found one yesterday, when they traded single-A Clearwater pitcher Brian Schlitter to the Chicago Cubs for lefthander Scott Eyre, who could be in Philadelphia for tonight's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
A Hundred Next Years (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
From the official Philadelphia Phillies press release announcing the acquisition of reliever Scott Eyre from the Cubs in exchange for minor league righty Brian Schlitter : Eyre, 36, had appeared in only 19 games for the Cubs this season due to two separate stints on the disabled list for left elbow inflammation and a strained left groin. He was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings...
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Lefty Scott Eyre is owed about $1.2 million for the rest of the season. Just a few notes to pass along. According to one Chicago newspaper blog, the Phils are on the hook for Eyre’s deal, as mentioned. Brian Schlitter, who was sent to Chicago, is a local product. To clear space for newly acquired reliever Scott Eyre, the Phils will probably option left-hander J.A. Happ back to Triple-A. That's a guess,...
crashburnalley.com (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
The Phillies traded with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Scott Eyre. At Baseball Digest Daily, I explain why you shouldn’t be alarmed by his 7+ ERA.
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Eyre, 36, appeared in 19 games for the Cubs and has twice been on the disabled list with elbow and groin injuries. He was designated for assignment last week. The Cubs will receive Class-A right-hander Brian Schlitter. Eyre was let go by the Cubs less than two months after setting the franchise record with 33 consecutive scoreless innings. After his second stint on the DL, he returned to the club July...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Left-handed reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher.
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
A couple of reliever trades today: -P- The Rays got Chad Bradford from the O's for a player to be named . Bradford's having a decent season--albeit with a ridiculously awful strikeout rate--and his wacky delivery still drives righties nuts. He's a low-leverage reliever at this point and his magically disappearing strikeouts indicate that he's near the end of the line, but he's a useful guy to have...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Todd Zolecki / Philly.com : Phils Get Eyre — We just caught wind that the Phillies have acquired lefthander Scott Eyre from the Chicago Cubs. — It appears single-A Clearwater pitcher Brian Schlitter was part of the trade. — Details to come. — Update: It's official. The Phillies have traded Schlitter to the Cubs for Eyre.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher. The Phillies sent right-hander Brian Schlitter to Chicago in the trade between NL division leaders. Eyre was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA in 19 games over two stints with the Cubs. The 36-year-old Eyre was designated for assignment earlier this week. Eyre didn't allow a run in his...
The Cub Reporter (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
It didn't take long to find a home for Scott Eyre and Jim Hendry does him the favor of putting him in another pennant race. Eyre goes to the Phillies for minor league RHP Brian Schlitter (thanks to reader Chifan for the tip). Schlitter stands 6-5" and was a 16th round pick of the Phillies out of College of Charleston. Similar to the Cubs recent first round pick, Andrew Cashner, Schlitter considered...
