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Juan Rincon #34 | Pitcher | Cleveland Indians
Height: 5-11    Weight: 214    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Jan 23, 1979, Maracaibo,
Contract: Signed through 2008
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July 9, 2008
The Indians have purchased the minor league contract of pitcher Juan Rincon from Triple-A Buffalo, according to the AP. The move fills a roster spot that was created when ace hurler CC Sabathia was dealt to Milwaukee. Manager Eric Wedge commented, "He’s showing a good arm, a good slider. He has tremendous late-inning experience, and this is a good opportunity to get him in the mix."

Our View:He will work in middle relief out of the Indians' pen and holds no fantasy value in traditional leagues, especially since he maintained a 6.11 ERA and 1.75 WHIP over 28 innings this season.
June 30, 2008
The Triple-A Bisons have activated Juan Rincon, according to the TribeTimeReport.com. The minor league club placed Ryan Mulhern on the DL, as a corresponding move.

Our View:The Indians believe that Rincon will return to their bullpen at some point this season, but he won't hold any fantasy value as he holds a 5.44 ERA over the last two years.
June 24, 2008
Juan Rincon, who was designated for assignment by the Twins last week, has signed a minor league deal with the Indians, according to MLB.com. He will report to Triple-A Buffalo.

Our View:He won't hold any fantasy value for this season, as he maintains a 5.44 ERA over the last two years.
June 21, 2008
Juan Rincon has officially become a free agent, according to the AP. He was designated for assignment last week.

Our View:Rincon has sure fallen far over the last couple years. Someone will surely take a chance on him, though.
June 14, 2008
Juan Rincon has turned down the chance to pitch for Triple-A Rochester, and the Twins have 10 days to trade or release him, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Our View:From 2003-06, Rincon was a solid setup man in the Twins bullpen, but fortunes can change quickly for relievers. The Twins will likely need to release him. Rincon should get a bullpen shot somewhere.
June 12, 2008
Juan Rincon was outrighted to Triple-A on Thursday, according to The Sports Network. Rincon has three days to decide whether or not he wants to accept the assignment. Third baseman Brian Buscher was recalled to take the roster spot.

Our View:The Twins needed to reduce their staff from 13 pitchers, and given the fact that Rincon has been so ineffective this year, it's really no surprise that he was let go.
June 11, 2008
Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters he still intends to cut the pitching staff from 13 members to 12 following tomorrow's game in Cleveland, according to MLB.com.

Our View:Gardenhire stopped short of naming which position player he will call up to fill that roster spot, though popular opinion has Brian Buscher as the likely candidate. Gardenhire has also held his decision of which pitcher will go. RHP Juan Rincon makes the most sense.
June 7, 2008
The Twins need to cut down their roster from 13 pitches to 12, and it appears that the pitcher most likely to be released is Juan Rincon, according to MLB.com. "I wish I could make a better case [to stay] by pitching better, but if that's what it's going to be, it's what it's going to be," Rincon said.

Our View:Over his last eight appearances the once dominant setup man has an 8.68 ERA and would have to be placed on waivers in order to be sent to the minors. Whether or not anyone who claim him at this point is an unknown.
March 8, 2008
With three runs already scored against Brian Duensing, reliever Juan Rincon pitched the Twins out of a bases-loaded, none-out situation in the fourth, striking out Nyjer Morgan and Jack Wilson, then getting Nate McLouth on a line drive to right in the Twins' 8-4 win over the Pirates in Grapefruit League action. Rincon is likely to be a strong force for Minnesota this year, working in relief of a starting rotation in flux. Their top starter, Johan Santana, is gone, leaving the bulk of the hope in the arms of unproven youth. Outings like this from Rincon provide a bit of relief looking forward.

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