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J.D. Durbin, P, Philadelphia PhilliesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPhillies | Durbin outrighted to Lehigh Valley USAToday.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies have outrighted P J.D. Durbin to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies | Durbin is candidate for final bullpen spot Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin is a candidate to win the final spot in the team's bullpen. Phillies | Durbin struggles Monday Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin allowed five runs and eight hits in 3 1/3 innings in the team's spring training game Monday, March 10. Phillies | J.D. Durbin to battle for bullpen spot Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin will battle for one of the Phillies' two remaining spots in the bullpen. Phillies | Durbin to play in instructional league Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin will work out with the team's instructional league this week. Phillies | Durbin to rejoin bullpen Todd Zolecki, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin will be moved to the bullpen with the return of SP Cole Hamels (elbow). Phillies | Durbin lasts one inning in latest start Frank Fitzpatrick, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin lasted just one inning in his Sept. 13 start and didn't get out of the second inning after allowing three runs against the Colorado Rockies. "That was an interesting start," manager Charlie Manuel said. "But we survived. Inexperience shows up with Durbin. He's got great stuff, but that's what you get with young pitchers." Phillies | Durbin throwing Thursday Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin (6-5, 6.12 ERA) will throw Thursday, Sept. 13, against the Colorado Rockies. Phillies | Durbin to pitch Friday Phillies.MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin (6-4, 6.27 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 7, against the Florida Marlins. Phillies | Durbin keeps winning Shawn Clarke, of The Sports Network, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin is 6-1 with a save in his last seven decisions. Phillies | Durbin to throw Monday Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin (5-3, 5.44 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 27, against the New York Mets. Phillies | Hamels to miss at least two starts Todd Zolecki, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels (elbow) now expects to miss at least two starts due to his strained elbow. Hamels will have a precautionary MRI done Wednesday, Aug. 22, to further examine the elbow. The team believes he could miss up to three weeks of action. P J.D. Durbin will have his start moved back a day to replace Hamels Wednesday night in the rotation and the team is current unsure of who will start Thursday's game. The team is expected to know more about the situation after Hamels' MRI. Phillies | Durbin to pitch Wednesday Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin (5-2, 5.36 ERA) will pitch Wednesday, Aug. 22, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Phillies | Durbin to get Friday start Updating a previous report, Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin will start Friday, Aug. 17, in place of SP Adam Eaton (shoulder). Phillies | Durbin could replace Eaton in the rotation Randy Miller, of phillyburbs.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin could replace SP Adam Eaton, if Eaton is removed from the starting rotation. Phillies | Durbin to start Saturday Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin (2-2, 5.76 ERA) will start Saturday, July 28, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the Associated Press. Phillies | Durbin hoping to stay in rotation Stephen Fastenau, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin, the team's rookie No. 5 starter, is hoping that his recent run of success will be enough to keep him in the rotation. Durbin is aware that if the team goes out and acquires pitching help before the trade deadline, he will likely be moved to the bullpen or possibly back into the minors. Phillies | Durbin shuts out Padres The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin shut out the San Diego Padres Sunday, July 22, for his first career shutout as he outpitched Padres SP Jake Peavy. The 25-year-old Durbin was making just his fourth big league start. He allowed five hits and three walks while fanning three and lowering his ERA to 5.76. Phillies | Durbin to pitch Tuesday Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin will make his second start of the season Tuesday, July 17, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Phillies | Durbin headed to bullpen Stephen Fastenau, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin will head to the bullpen after a rough start last Friday. Phillies | Durbin called up The Associated Press reports the Philadelphia Phillies called up P J.D. Durbin from Triple-A Scranton Thursday, June 28. Durbin is set to make his Phillies debut Friday, June 29. Phillies | Durbin to start game one of doubleheader Friday Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin (0-0, 94.50 ERA) will make his Phillies debut in game one of a doubleheader Friday, June 29, against the New York Mets. Phillies | Durbin to get start Friday Updating a previous report, Ken Mandel, of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.D. Durbin will have his contract purchased Friday, June 29, and start the first game of the team's doubleheader against the New York Mets that day. Phillies | Durbin a candidate for Friday or Saturday start Philadelphia Phillies minor-league SP J.D. Durbin is a candidate to start one of the games of a doubleheader Friday, June 29, or a game Saturday, June 30, according to Ken Mandel of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com. Durbin is currently pitching for Triple-A Ottawa, where he's gone 2-4 with a 4.55 ERA in 10 starts. Phillies | Durbin joins Triple-A team Philadelphia Phillies P J.D. Durbin has reported to Triple-A Ottawa, according to Ken Mandel of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com. Phillies | Durbin designated for assignment Monday Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies designated P J.D. Durbin for assignment Monday, April 16. Phillies | Team claims Durbin Ken Mandel, of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies claimed P J.D. Durbin off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. Red Sox | Durbin designation is deliberate, says manager Updating a previous item, The Boston Herald's Jeff Horrigan reports the Boston Red Sox are trying to clear RP J.D. Durbin through waivers so they can send him to Triple-A Pawtucket. Durbin was designated for assignment on April 10. "It's a way of trying to acquire an arm in the organization for depth," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "We had the open roster spot and (general manager) Theo Epstein has liked him for some time." Red Sox | Durbin designated for assignment The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox have designated P J.D. Durbin for assignment. Durbin was claimed by the Red Sox off waivers Monday, April 9. Diamondbacks | Durbin designated for assignment Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks designated P J.D. Durbin for assignment Wednesday, April 4. Diamondbacks | Durbin claimed USAToday.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks claimed P J.D. Durbin off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Twins | Team could break camp with 12 pitchers The St. Paul Pioneer Press' Kelsie Smith reports if the injury to Minnesota Twins SS Alejandro Machado (shoulder) is serious enough for him to be disabled, the team could break camp with 12 pitchers instead of 11. The extra pitcher likely would be P J.D. Durbin or P Mike Venafro. "That's something we're going to think about, and that's OK," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We're weighing all of our options." Twins | Durbin to see first game action Wednesday Kelly Thesier, of Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday, March 3, and is expected to throw one more 12-minute session Monday, March 5, before making his first spring appearance Wednesday, March 7. Twins | Durbin agrees to terms USAToday.com reports the Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with P J.D. Durbin on a one-year contract for 2007. Financial terms were not disclosed. Twins | Durbin throws off mound The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin (biceps), who is recovering from nerve damage in his right biceps, threw off a mound Feb. 22 for the first time since June. Twins | Durbin Sent Down The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Minnesota Twins optioned P J.D. Durbin to Triple-A Rochester Tuesday, Mar. 14. Twins | Durbin Agrees to Terms The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with P J.D. Durbin on a one-year contract, according to USAToday.com. Twins | Durbin Competing for Fifth Spot in Rotation Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin is a candidate for the fifth spot in the team's rotation. Twins | Durbin Sidelined Minnesota Twins minor league P J.D. Durbin (rotator cuff), now with Triple-A Rochester, has been sidelined for the next five to seven days after receiving a cortisone shot. An MRI exam revealed that Durbin had inflammation around the rotator cuff, according to Mark Sheldon of Twins.MLB.com. Twins | Durbin Taking Steps Backward The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Patrick Reusse reports Minnesota Twins RP J.D. Durbin appears to be regressing backward after nearly making the team a year ago in spring training. "You saw it," Durbin said. "I'm not fully confident right now. Physically, I don't feel great, don't feel in control. Mentally, I'm not there, but I better wake up and get it turned around in a hurry." Twins | Durbin to Play in Arizona Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin will play in the Arizona Fall League for the Grand Canyon Rafters. Twins | Durbin Update Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin (shoulder) has begun to throw simulated games. Durbin has been out six weeks after having surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his pitching shoulder. Durbin may be activated by Double-A New Britain during the week of Monday, June 28. Twins | Durbin Has Surgery Twins.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin (shoulder) had successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Friday, May 21. The operation to repair a torn labrum was performed in Hartford, Conn. and is expected to sideline Durbin for at least four-to-six weeks. Twins | Durbin Deciding On Surgery According to The St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin (shoulder) is expected to decide within a day or two whether to undergo shoulder surgery to repair a minor tear in his labrum or wait until the end of the season. Surgery likely would sideline him four to six weeks. Twins | Durbin Sent to Triple-A Twins.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Minnesota Twins optioned P J.D. Durbin to Double-A New Britain. Twins | Durbin Has Great Stuff The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Twins manager Ron Gardenhire saw SP J.D. Durbin throw Sunday, Feb. 29, and remarked that he liked what he saw from the right-hander and noted Durbin had "great stuff." Twins | Durbin is Candidate for Starting Rotation Joe Cowley of Daily Southtown reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin is a candidate for the No. 5 spot in the team's starting rotation. Twins | Durbin Added LaVelle E. Neal of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports the Minnesota Twins have added P J.D. Durbin to the 40-man roster. Twins | Durbin To Team USA La Velle Neal III of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin has been named to Team USA for an Olympic qualifying tournament that begins Thursday in Panama City. Twins | Durbin to Try Out for Olympics Qualifying Team The Sports Network reports Minnesota Twins P J.D. Durbin was invited to try out for the 2003 USA Baseball Olympic Qualifying Team. |