Joel Zumaya moved to 60-day disabled list

Via the ever omnipresent Jason Beck:

Joel Zumaya’s latest visit with Dr. James Andrews is scheduled for today, but the Tigers got the procedural portion of his injury out of the way already by transferring the hard-throwing but oft-injured right-hander from the 15- to 60-day disabled list.

I can't say I'm surprised, but I am greatly disappointed. Could this be the beginning of the end of Zoom's career in Detroit? This move also opens up a spot on the 40 man roster, who gets it remains to be seen.

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Most likely call ups, if they go that route....

Andy Dirks, who’s only hitting .200 after his sizzling spring
Adam Wilk, one of the last cuts made in Lakeland. Love to see him replace Brad Thomas.
Might also be a trade in the works.

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by Tigerdog1 on Apr 18, 2011 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

I dont think anyone will replace Brad Thomas

Leyland loves him…

Go for it

by DetroitSports on Apr 18, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Leyland loves his job, too!

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by Tigerdog1 on Apr 18, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

It'll be an arm that isn't on the roster

Fu Ti Ni, maybe.

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by David Tokarz on Apr 18, 2011 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I could support this.

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by NCDee on Apr 18, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

That sucks ass...

Joel Zumaya would’ve been great in our bullpen..

Go for it

by DetroitSports on Apr 18, 2011 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

AlAl = Zumaya 2.0

I’ll trade a touch less velocity for 70 healthy innings.

Lets hope he can control his fastball.

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by momotigers on Apr 18, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

It's been one appearance

And Al^2 doesn’t have the same minor league history that Zumaya has.

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by David Tokarz on Apr 18, 2011 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Two appearances, 2.2 IP...thank you very much

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by momotigers on Apr 18, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah

Missed the second one. My fault there.

Point still remains. I hope he works out, and he certainly has the stuff to work out. But don’t bank on him quite yet.

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by David Tokarz on Apr 18, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Control issues

not quite Denny Bautista, but in the neighborhood

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by Tigerdog1 on Apr 18, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair it's been two appearances

I’m with ya though David…
Albert has been solid SO FAR and I’m crossing my fingers. However, he has a long history of control problems. Seriously his walks are out of hand. I’m quite pleased thus far though. Hopefully his success continues, we need him!

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by JAYRC on Apr 18, 2011 4:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

This may be a flexibility thing as well

To be honest, Zumaya won’t be ready to pitch until the end of May even if he is healthy.

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by David Tokarz on Apr 18, 2011 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

I like AL Too

He has a plus slider and fastball that he throws for strikes. Cant argue with that.

by BennieBladesFan on Apr 18, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

Except he doesn't throw it for strike

Or at least his history is that he can’t throw for strikes.

by wilsonm24 on Apr 19, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Too Bad

Though I can’t say I didn’t see it coming. Such a shame to think what Joel could’ve been for us. Hopefully he can get back but he can’t stay healthy and he isn’t getting any younger.

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by BrianCMU. on Apr 18, 2011 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

This move, as a practical matter, means very little

Zoomer had been shut down and was scheduled to see Dr. Andrews. The fact that he wasn’t even in a throwing/ rehab program yet is a clear indication that he was nowhere near ready to return. Still, the move is typically made if and when a spot is needed on the 40 man roster.

I don't care what the Chinese say, 2011 is the Year of the Tiger!

by Tigerdog1 on Apr 18, 2011 6:10 PM EDT reply actions