Friday, July 11, 2008

Indians claim former number 1 pick from Pirates

Pitcher Ryan Bullington was claimed off waivers on Thursday by the Cleveland Indians after the Pittsburgh Pirates sent the former 1st pick of the 2002 amateur draft on assignment. Bullington, out of options, failed to clear waivers before being sent to the minors by the Pirates.

The 6 foot 4 inch, 27 year old will enter the starting rotation for the Buffalo Bison. In 3 major league starts this year, Bullington has an 0-3 record and 5.89 ERA.