ROSTER MOVE: Palmer up, Espineli down, Merkin to 60-day DL

by Andrew Baggarly
August 14th, 2008 at 8:34 am


The Giants had an innings deficit. I'm sure they didn't want to demote left-hander Geno Espineli, whose promotion a few weeks ago cost him a shot at being an Olympian, but that's the nature of the beast.

On the last homestand, I asked Brian Sabean who would be the next arm the Giants would recall if in need of a starter or long man. Whoever's the flavor of the month,” he said. Matt Palmer, welcome. You are Chubby Hubby.

If you really enjoy keeping track of 40-man vacancies, I can anticipate your next question. Yes, the Giants were one over. They transferred Merkin Valdez to the 60-day DL.