Rockies Assign Timlin to Casper
July 29, 2009 - Pioneer League (PL)
Casper Ghosts News Release
Casper- The Casper Ghosts and the Colorado Rockies have announced the signing of veteran reliever Mike Timlin to a minor league contract. Timlin has been assigned to the Casper Ghosts on a rehab assignment and will arrive in Casper today.
Timlin played on four World Series champions. He pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992 & 93 and the Red Sox in 2004 & 2007.
On September 15, 2008, while playing the Tampa Bay Rays, Timlin set the record for most appearances by a right-handed relief pitcher with 1,050 games. He passed Kent Tekulve for first on the all-time list.
On April 19, 2009, Timlin was honored by the Red Sox, who had him throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the day's game and declared it "Mike Timlin Day" at Fenway Park.
Timlin will be in uniform on Thursday and is scheduled to pitch for the Ghosts on Friday July 31st and Sunday August 2nd
For more information please contact the Casper Ghosts at 307-232-1111 or go to ghostsbaseball.com.
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