THE TALE OF 2 EX-YANKEE PITCHERS

I just wanted to update you on a few guys we learned to love while they were in pinstripes.

Cory Wade who was with the Tampa Bay Rays has been released.  The Rays put that out yesterday:

ROSTER MOVES: OF Jason Bourgeois accepts outright assignment to Durham; RHP Cory Wade granted his release by #Rays
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) August 27, 2013

According to Sports Talk Florida, HERE, "He signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay back in May after struggling through 16 innings with the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate. Wade, 30, saw a drastic turnaround in the Rays organization, pitching to a brilliant 2.17 ERA with 6.0 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 49 1/3 innings of relief for the Durham Bulls."

The other guy is Chien-Ming Wang.  According to MLB.com, the Jays have designated Wang for assignment.  They write HERE, "...Wang's departure also opens a spot on the 40-man roster.  Wang lasted only three innings in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Astros, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and a walk. He went 1-2 in six starts for the Blue Jays this season, pitching to a 7.67 ERA with 14 strikeouts and nine walks over 27 innings."

There you go. Where they will wind up next is anyone's guess.

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