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ryan008 · 10-17-2007, 03:26 PM

Blue Jays Claim Arm From Pittsburgh

July 3rd, 2007.
The Toronto Blue Jays announced today that they have successfully claimed SP Manny Armando from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Armando is a 24 year old right hander with a 90-92 MPH fastball. He also throws a curveball and changeup. He spent the entire 2007 season so far with Pittsburgh's AAA team in Richmond where he put up a 6-4 record with a 4.18 ERA in 17 games. He has walked 41 and struck out 82 with a 1.25 WHIP. GM Ryan Stewart said that Toronto claimed him simply for depth at the AAA level. He porvides Toronto with a little bit of insurance should one of the starters go down with an injury. He was added to Toronto's 40 man roster and immediately optioned to AAA Syracuse.

SP Manny Armando
Age: 24 Bats: R Throws: R
Potential Ratings: 7/6/5

10-17-2007, 03:26 PM	#18
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Blue Jays Claim Arm From Pittsburgh July 3rd, 2007. The Toronto Blue Jays announced today that they have successfully claimed SP Manny Armando from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Armando is a 24 year old right hander with a 90-92 MPH fastball. He also throws a curveball and changeup. He spent the entire 2007 season so far with Pittsburgh's AAA team in Richmond where he put up a 6-4 record with a 4.18 ERA in 17 games. He has walked 41 and struck out 82 with a 1.25 WHIP. GM Ryan Stewart said that Toronto claimed him simply for depth at the AAA level. He porvides Toronto with a little bit of insurance should one of the starters go down with an injury. He was added to Toronto's 40 man roster and immediately optioned to AAA Syracuse. SP Manny Armando Age: 24 Bats: R Throws: R Potential Ratings: 7/6/5