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Closer lands on disabled list

June 13, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The St. Louis Cardinals have placed closer Brian Stitt on the Quad Cities disabled list, the Swing of the Quad Cities announced Monday. Stitt, a right-handed pitcher who was removed from Wednesday's game after taking a line drive off his left hand, will have his DL stint backdated to June 8.

Victor Moreno, a right-handed pitcher from Hato Mayor del Rey in the Dominican Republic, has been called up from extended spring training (State College) to replace Stitt on the active roster. Moreno spent his first two seasons in the Angels' organization, going 6-3 with a 1.83 ERA in the Dominican Summer League in 2003 before heading to the United States. Moreno posted an 0-2 record with a 4.71 in 14 appearances (one start) in the Arizona League in 2004 while striking out 23 in 28.2 innings, but did not pitch last season. The St. Louis Cardinals signed Moreno as a minor league free agent on October 14, 2005.

Stitt, 23, hits the DL after a solid start to his 2006 season, racking up six saves with a 3.29 ERA over 12 appearances since being called up from extended spring training (State College) on May 8. He has 12 strikeouts with two walks in 13.2 innings of work. Signed by the Cardinals during spring training, Stitt spent his first four professional seasons in the Mariners' organization and was a Midwest League All-Star with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2004.

The Swing roster currently stands at 25 active players, the maximum allowed by the Midwest League. An updated roster accompanies this release.

UP NEXT: The Swing of the Quad Cities will wrap up their series in Battle Creek with the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays on Tuesday, as RHP Cory Meacham (5-3, 3.50) will take the mound against RHP Greg Reinhard (1-5, 5.14). First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m., with coverage on Progressive Talk AM-1270 beginning at 5:50 p.m.

NEXT HOMESTAND: The Swing of the Quad Cities will play host to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for a five-game, four-day series to wind down the first half as they continue to fight for a playoff berth. The series will begin on Thursday, June 15 with a doubleheader scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Not only will the homestand kickoff with a doubleheader on Thursday, but it will also be a 97 Rock/Pluckers Thirsty Thursday. The Girl Scouts will be at the ballpark Friday night, as the 2006 Trading Card Set will be given away to fans at the gates. KWQC and WKBF will bring you fireworks after Saturday night's ballgame, and close out the first half with a Mix 96 Family Fun Day and a pedometer giveaway on Genesis Employee Day on Sunday.

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