07-22-2007, 03:59 PM
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Hammel Demoted
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NEW YORK -- In a surprising move, Jason Hammel became the odd man out when the Devil Rays cleared a spot for left-hander J.P. Howell prior to the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Once Howell was recalled, a lateral move had to be made, which turned out to be Hammel getting optioned back to Triple-A Durham.
Hammel pitched four innings in the first game, allowing two runs on two hits before getting lifted once his pitch count reached 68 pitches. The 24-year-old right-hander had been pitching in the bullpen since being recalled from Durham on June 11.
"We want him to start," said Rays manager Joe Maddon, explaining the move. "The four innings today pushes him along the way. And when that need arises we know he's going to be ready. So we chose this for his benefit and for ours in the future.
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