Agree, these guys don't get called up for nothing, especially by teams in contention.
A's Justin Duchscherer hasn't pitched in the majors since 2001, when he made five appearances for Texas. This year he was 14 and 2 with the Sacramento Rivercats of the triple A PCL. ERA of .325 in 155 innings giving up 152 hits, with 117 ks and only 18 walks.
Angels Chris Bootcheck was called up from Salt Lake of the PCL, where he was 8 and 9 with a 4.25 ERA. 171 innings giving up 194 hits with 82 ks and 43 walks.
advantage Oakland.
wil.