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Orcin · 02-26-2012, 09:52 AM

September 1, 2001

I called up two players on September 1: SP Jim Poole and spare C Troy Daniels. I don’t like to call up a lot of players just to sit on the bench. I definitely won’t add a young prospect to the 40-man roster for the sole purpose of a September cup of coffee.

I plan to call up SS Russell Bennett when the AAA season ends on September 15 (unless Lexington makes the playoffs). That will probably be it unless I have injuries. Ray Conley would also be a logical candidate for recall, except that he did not play well since going down in mid-season. There will be some tough decisions about contract renewals after the season.

And before you ask… I didn’t call up Duncan Bland because he is not yet on the 40-man roster and because he is struggling at Lexington. Daniels is a good defensive catcher and his presence will allow me to pinch-run for Martinez if needed.

02-26-2012, 09:52 AM	#140
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,890	September 1, 2001 I called up two players on September 1: SP Jim Poole and spare C Troy Daniels. I don’t like to call up a lot of players just to sit on the bench. I definitely won’t add a young prospect to the 40-man roster for the sole purpose of a September cup of coffee. I plan to call up SS Russell Bennett when the AAA season ends on September 15 (unless Lexington makes the playoffs). That will probably be it unless I have injuries. Ray Conley would also be a logical candidate for recall, except that he did not play well since going down in mid-season. There will be some tough decisions about contract renewals after the season. And before you ask… I didn’t call up Duncan Bland because he is not yet on the 40-man roster and because he is struggling at Lexington. Daniels is a good defensive catcher and his presence will allow me to pinch-run for Martinez if needed.