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Scott Linebrink
ERA S K
3.64 1 42
Team: St. LouisHt / Wt: 6-3 / 220
Position: RPBorn: 8/4/1976 Birthplace: Austin, TX
Bats/Throws: R/R Draft: 2nd Round by Giants (1997)


Latest News
June 9 11:11 AM PT12:11 PM MT1:11 PM CT2:11 PM ET14:11 ET18:11 GMT2:11 CST11:11 AM MST1:11 PM EST1:41 PM VEN22:11 UAE1:11 PM CT-The St. Louis Cardinals placed Linebrink on the 15-day disabled list because of a problem in his right shoulder.
Analysis: The right-hander is sidelined with capsulitis, a condition that can result from inflammation. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak says there is ``no major structural damage'' to Linebrink's shoulder, and he should improve with rest.
Feb. 10 3:58 PM PT4:58 PM MT5:58 PM CT6:58 PM ET18:58 ET23:58 GMT7:58 CST4:58 PM MST6:58 PM EST7:28 PM VEN3:58 UAE (+1)5:58 PM CT-Linebrink agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, and will be among the non-roster invitees to spring training. The 35-year-old Linebrink was 4-4 with a 3.64 ERA in 64 games with the Atlanta Braves last season. He struck out 42 in 54 1-3 innings and held batters to a .235 batting average.
Analysis: In 607 career games, Linebrink has a 3.51 ERA - fourth-best among active pitchers with at least 600 appearances, trailing Mariano Rivera (2.21), Francisco Cordero (3.17) and Brian Fuentes (3.44). He has also pitched for San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, Milwaukee and the Chicago White Sox.

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