Sat Jul 23 2011 | 09:55 | Thomas Diamond released |
Twins released RHP Thomas Diamond. |
Diamond was inked to a minor league deal last month after being cut loose by the Cubs. He's posted an awful 8.52 ERA in Triple-A this season but has struck out over a batter per inning. The 28-year-old should be able to land somewhere as organizational depth. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Jun 20 2011 | 13:14 | Twins ink Diamond to minors deal |
Twins signed RHP Thomas Diamond to a minor league contract. |
Diamond was cut loose by the Cubs last week after posting a brutal 8.66 ERA over 14 starts at the Triple-A level. The former first-round pick is unlikely to suddenly find success in the Twins' organization. |
Source: Rochester Red Wings on Twitter | |
Sat May 14 2011 | 16:08 | Cubs remove RHP Diamond from 40-man roster |
Cubs sent RHP Thomas Diamond outright to Triple-A Iowa. |
The move allows Doug Davis to be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster. Diamond, 28, has been a complete disaster with Triple-A Iowa so far this season, posting a 9.42 ERA and 26/23 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Aug 8 2010 | 18:17 | Diamond struggles in second big league outing |
Thomas Diamond struggled in his second big league outing today, giving up five runs in just three innings of work against the Reds to take a loss. |
It took only two starts, but we've already run the full gamut with Diamond. Last time out he struck out 10 batters and posted a quality start. Today hitters were laying off the right pitches and Diamond struggled with his control by walking three and hitting a batter. Expect more inconsistency from the rookie, and he's not worth using with the Cardinals due up next. |
Tue Aug 3 2010 | 23:30 | SP Diamond strikes out 10 in big league debut |
Thomas Diamond struck out 10 batters in his major league debut, allowing three runs over six innings against the Brewers on Tuesday. |
It was certainly an intriguing indoctrination into the major leagues. Diamond, a former top pitching prospect, allowed three walks and seven hits and exited with the Cubs down 3-1. Still, 10 strikeouts can't be ignored. The former 2004 first-round pick of the Rangers took Ted Lilly's place in the starting rotation and should be picked up in all NL-only leagues immediately. |
Mon Aug 2 2010 | 17:42 | Cubs call up Thomas Diamond |
Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Thomas Diamond from Triple-A Iowa. |
As expected, Diamond will take Ted Lilly's place in the starting rotation against the Brewers on Tuesday. The former 2004 first-round pick of the Rangers is 5-4 with a 3.16 ERA with Triple-A Iowa this season, averaging 8.6 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9. It's a just reward for a real turnaround season, but NL-only owners should wait and see. |
Sat Jul 31 2010 | 18:56 | Diamond to start Tuesday against Brewers |
Thomas Diamond will be promoted to start Tuesday against the Brewers. |
Diamond, a former top pitching prospect, was designated for assignment twice last season. He's bounced back to go 5-4 with a 3.16 ERA at Triple-A Iowa. The 2004 first-round pick of Texas will be making his major league debut. |
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter | |