Tall Drink At the Clip Joint

Before we get into the Clippers on-field performance, let's recognize the acquisition of 7'1" Loek Van Mil, who has the opportunity to become the tallest pitcher in Major League history.  They acquired the the 27 year old Dutchman yesterday from the Angels for "future considerations."  A right-handed pitcher, Ludovicus Jacobus Maria Van Mil owns an 11-15 record with a 3.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 over seven minor league seasons.

Also, this one to be filed under "nobody gives a damn," Ryan Spilborghs was shipped to the Texas Rangers for "future considerations."  Maybe the Rangers could just give the Angels some considerations and the Tribe could just be done with it...

Between the foul lines, the Clip Show dropped their game in Toledo 2-1, scratching out just 2 measly hits.  Beau Mills (.277) had one of those and the lone Columbus RBI.   The offensive anemia wasted another strong start from Corey Kluber (3-2, 2.78).  Although he did allow 2 earned on 4 hits and 4 walk over 5 and a third, Kluber also fanned ten.  Hector Ambriz (2.70) finished it out with 2.2 perfect innings, punching out 4.

The Clippers and Mud Hens tango again today at 2p.  Chris Seddon (2-1, 4.78), chosen above Scott Barnes to remain in the rotation, gets the start.

Also of note, the Indians have announced that Zach McAllister (3-1, 2.83) will start one end of Monday's double dip against the White Sox.  Thanks to a new rule in the collective bargaining agreement, the Tribe will not be required to make a corresponding roster move.  MLB teams are now allowed to recall a 26th man for use in a double-header.  The roster must be returned to 25 men following the conclusion of game 2.

One Other Minor Point of Interest -

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Outfielder Thomas Neal (.275), the return on the 2011 Orlando Cabrera trade, had himself quite a night.  Neal cracked 3 hits (including a double), walked, scored 2 runs and drove home a pair.

Cheers.