PLAYING TIME: Resurgent Matusz earns rotation spot
Apr 1 2012
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Orioles waive Simon, demote Tillman - Matusz's job to lose
The Orioles placed Alfredo Simon (RHP, BAL) on waivers Saturday, clearing up some question marks about the team's starting rotation, while also freeing up space on BAL's 40-man roster for additional offense. Simon compiled pedestrian stats in 16 starts for the Orioles in 2011 with a 6.6 Dom and 3.1 Ctl. However, his xERA (4.18) and slight uptick in Cmd from 2010 to 2011 (1.7 to 2.1) provides hints of usefulness. Simon is out of options, which ensures that he'll become a free agent should he clear waivers. However, he hasn't done himself any favors this spring, allowing seven ER in nine Grapefruit League innings.
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