Einertson suspended

[astrosfan76]

Looks like his demons caught up to him again.  Since it's his second offense, he's out for 50 games. 

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090807&content_id=6300270&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[Russe]

I wonder if this leads the way to a Gaston call-up...

[astrosfan76]

I was wondering the same thing, though there'd be no faulting them if they called up Shuck, either.  Also, I wonder if Einertson has played his last game as an Astro.  This is his sixth year and I'm guessing he'll still have 20-30 games to serve after the season is over.

[Jacksonian]

I had thought he'd moved past it.  It's been quite a while since his professional debut.

[Duder]

I wonder if this leads the way to a Gaston call-up...

Well, Ray Sadler started tonight for the Hooks in CF.  Seeing as how he doesn't have any minor league stats for the year, I can only assume he was just signed to take Einertson's spot.

ETA - Found a link.  http://www.cchooks.com/news/default/4/5211/

[Russe]

Well, Ray Sadler started tonight for the Hooks in CF.  Seeing as how he doesn't have any minor league stats for the year, I can only assume he was just signed to take Einertson's spot.

ETA - Found a link.  http://www.cchooks.com/news/default/4/5211/

To me, this makes no sense. I know it's late in the season, but doesn't it make more sense to promote a deserving outfielder from Lancaster (be it Gaston or Shuck) than to sign a guy with no future in the organization?

[Duman]

Ricky Bennett in the Caller Times

“At some point next season, when he’s closer to being reinstated, we’ll sit down, evaluate the situation and make decision on what we’re going to do at that point,” Bennett said.

[juliogotay]

Ricky Bennett in the Caller Times

I'm betting they're done with him and they know that. Political speak.