TaborJet Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Yankees' Brown out for season; career may be over ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE - Kevin Brown was moved to the 60-day disabled list Thursday by the New York Yankees, a move that in effect ends his season and perhaps his major league career. The 40-year-old right-hander, bothered by back problems, has been on the DL 14 times in his career, including three times this year. He went back on the DL on July 28 with a lumbar strain, a move retroactive to July 24. Brown, a five-time All-Star, was 4-7 with a 6.50 ERA in 13 starts this season. He has been on the DL 10 times since December 1998, when he was given a $105 million, seven-year contract by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who traded him to the Yankees in December 2003. He was 41-19 in his first three years after signing the first $100 million deal in baseball history but went 31-26 in the final four seasons. Brown's roster spot was given to Ramiro Mendoza, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Columbus. Mendoza, who had shoulder surgery in January, was 1-0 with a 0.75 ERA in eight games with the Clippers, allowing two runs - one earned - and four hits in 12 innings. He was a member of four World Series championship teams with the Yankees from 1996-00 and got a World Series ring with the 2004 Boston Red Sox. With active rosters expanding to 40, New York also recalled left-hander Wayne Franklin and catcher Wil Neves from Columbus, and activated outfielder Ruben Sierra, who had been sidelined with a strained left hamstring since July 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 No surprise here. I was wishing the yanks would bring him back to find the magice he once had coughsevenyearsagocough. EB must be gutted has he was bandying Brown's name around at the start of this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 This is a guy who was a star, when he was healthy. Not an average pitcher, but a star. As recently as 3 years ago. But a waste since he came here. His injuries, as well as his horrible attitude, destroyed his boat. Good riddance. Glad he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 It's so sad to see a promising career ruined by steroids. It is, however, amusing to watch the Yankees have to constantly apologize for their resident roidos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 It's so sad to see a promising career ruined by steroids. It is, however, amusing to watch the Yankees have to constantly apologize for their resident roidos. If Brown was on roids, he better get a refund. They sure didn't help any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I hate to agree with Miss Shane. But Brownie is a steroid guy. Look at the size of him. He was average and then he was great. Then he was hurt. That is the story book steroid tale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I hate to agree with Miss Shane. But Brownie is a steroid guy. Look at the size of him. He was average and then he was great. Then he was hurt. That is the story book steroid tale. Don't agree with me. I hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Good. Hopefully Brown, Weaver, Vazquez, and Pavano can all rot in the fiery pits of hell together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 f-you brownie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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