The Pittsburgh Pirates designated Eric Fryer for assignment last week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for their Rule 5 additions. On the same day they claimed catcher Brian Jeroloman from the Toronto Blue Jays, who they designated for assignment to clear a spot for Clint Barmes. Fryer cleared waivers today and was outrighted to AAA. Jeroloman, on the other hand, was claimed by Toronto, returning to his old team.
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November 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm
I am kinda surprised Fryer made it through and Jeroloman did not. I still believe Fryer will have a Major League career. I seen him at AAA several times and was impressed. The ball explodes off his bat and he is very athletic behind the plate. I am will to bet, barring injury, that Fryer’s Major League career will be longer than that of Tony Sanchez.