Originally Posted by Baltiomre Sun

About two weeks after losing his spot in the rotation, Steve Trachsel officially lost his place on the Orioles' roster as the veteran right-hander was designated for assignment yesterday. The Orioles selected the contract of Triple-A Norfolk infielder Oscar Salazar to replace him.

The Orioles now have 10 days to trade Trachsel, release him or outright him to the minors. It's unlikely Trachsel would accept a minor league assignment, meaning his days as an Oriole are probably numbered. Trachsel, 37, who was 2-5 with an 8.39 ERA in 10 games (eight starts) for the Orioles this season, left the visiting clubhouse yesterday at Fenway Park before reporters were allowed in.

Orioles manager Dave Trembley said Trachsel wasn't surprised by the move because it had been speculated about since he lost his spot in the Orioles' rotation.

"He didn't pitch good enough, bottom line," Trembley said. "To be honest with you, I don't think he was ever comfortable pitching out of the bullpen. We have to move on, and we did. ... Everybody saw the way he pitched; let that all speak for itself. I'm not going to address anything in particular. You know, we made the move, and that should be self-explanatory. Now we go on to something else."

Originally Posted by lgm6986

Only this team can legitimately summon misery and regret amidst euphoria.

Originally Posted by Sports Doctor

Must suck knowing your 5% of racist america

Originally Posted by lgm6986

Only this team can legitimately summon misery and regret amidst euphoria.

Originally Posted by CharlieH

Steve Trachsel DFA'd.





...and they know that...