Mel Harder<\/strong> moves into the rotation, replacing the injured Whit Wyatt<\/strong>, a move which is sure to disappoint the fan base that was hoping for a major pitching acquisition at the deadline. They’ll have to be satisfied with the recall of Bob Feller<\/strong>, who is far, far too good for AAA, with Ken Schrom<\/strong> being returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fan base may be appeased by the arrival of SS Arky Vaughan<\/strong> from Homestead, who may give the Spiders the best top-to-bottom lineup in the league. Vaughan’s arrival sent Bill Knickerbocker<\/strong> to AAA and moved Bill Dahlen<\/strong> to the role of defensive replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sudden Sam McDowell<\/strong> was returned to AAA as Yordano Ventura<\/strong> was recalled from a rehab assignment after missing a couple months through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Candelaria<\/strong> and Ray Brown<\/strong> were recalled from AAA, with Candelaria sliding into the rotation. More dramatically, Arky Vaughan<\/strong>‘s departure means the team is committing to the idea that Honus Wagner<\/strong> can make the transition to SS, which also opens the door for Andy Van Slyke<\/strong> and Chief Wilson<\/strong> to see more time, given how well they have hit over recent weeks (Van Slyke is currently slashing 404\/436\/649, Wilson 392\/395\/747–clearly neither is sustainable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tom Brown<\/strong> was sent to AAA, as the Grays needed another SS (Jack Wilson<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rick Reichardt<\/strong> had 2 homeruns and 5 RBIs in a topsy-turvey, 8-6 win over Indianapolis. Mike Epstein<\/strong> and Wagner also went deep in the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Doc Hoblitzell<\/strong> was returned to AAA with Virgil Trucks<\/strong>, Francisco Cordero<\/strong>, and Octavio Dotel<\/strong> heading up to AAA. The ABC’s have quite a few pitchers who have struggled in Indianapolis and dominated in Cincinnati, so we’ll see how that goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oscar Charleston<\/strong> had 3 hits, 2 of which were triples, but the ABC’s were unable to hold on to several leads, losing 8-6 to Homestead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, we’ll see. They certainly added some bullpen arms, whether it’s enough quality is yet to be determined. Lady Baldwin<\/strong> and Dave Righetti<\/strong> were returned to AAA, clearing the room for Aroldis Chapman<\/strong> (who slides directly into the closer slot), Dick Tidrow<\/strong>, and Rheal Cormier<\/strong>. Jamie Moyer<\/strong> slides into the back of the rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite Hoyt<\/strong> broke out of a slump in a big way, with a complete game victory over the Gothams, allowing 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 3 and not walking a batter. Mickey Mantle<\/strong> and Eric Davis<\/strong> went deep for the Black Yankees as Hoyt improved to 9-6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As important as any trade, the Stars will get Pete Alexander<\/strong> back from injury at some point in the next week after a quick rehab assignment. In the meantime, Hardie Henderson<\/strong> was brought up to deepen the bullpen and Tim Belcher<\/strong> may get another start or two until Alexander returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slugging OF Aaron Judge<\/strong> was recalled from AAA. Wayne Gomes<\/strong> was sent to AAA, with Alexander making his long awaited return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" #Cleveland Spiders Mel Harder moves into the rotation, replacing the injured Whit Wyatt, a move which is sure to disappoint the fan base that was hoping for a major pitching acquisition at the deadline. 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