The week that was

Well, a 2-4 start is not exactly what Southern Ohio wanted after a tough stretch to start the season. It is hard to believe that the team arrived just one week ago today, because there have already been so many switches and roster moves. A few more have been made, too.

Here is the "Copperheads' Catch-Up"

• First, the bad news. As discussed in the game recap by Brad Zahar, Tyler Koors did get hurt on his 70th pitch last night in game two against Cincinnati. Why is that pitch significant? Koors' pitch count was 70 for the night. After an initial look, Koors said that the elbow could require Tommy John surgery. At the very least, it is a 6-to-8 week recovery process. Thus, Koors turned in his gear today and is heading home as I type.
• Not only is this tough because Koors' is a likable product from Xavier, but it means one fewer arm for head coach Mike Florak and pitching coach Chris Moore to use. And Koors has a good arm. Here's hoping he will be OK.
• Koors is not the only arm the Snakes are losing. Anthony Sambula, who appeared in both games and threw two and a third innings and allowed five runs, has decided to leave the team. He wanted to go to the Coastal Plains League, but he already signed a contract with Southern Ohio and the Copperheads' policy is to refuse to release a player so that he can go to another team. So, Sambula's summer is over.
• Former Copperhead Matt Stiffler, an Ohio University alum, is no longer on the Reds' roster page for any of their affiliates. Stiffler, a Copperhead from 2006-08, hit .225 with one home run and 15 runs batted in for the Billings Mustangs in 2008.

As for the seven Copperheads drafted in 2009, six of them have been placed on a team:

• Marc Krauss- South Bend Silver Hawks (Midwest League), A-Affiliate of Arizona
• Jon Pokorny- Helena Brewers (Pioneer League), Rookie-Affiliate of Milwaukee
• Jake Goebbert- Tri-City ValleyCats (New York-Penn League), A-Affiliate of Houston
• Kevan Hess- Oneonta Tigers (New York-Penn League), A-Affiliate of Detroit
• Kevin Winn- Eugene Emeralds (Northwest League), A-Affiliate of San Diego
• Ben Watkins- Staten Island Yankees (New York-Penn League), A-Affiliate of New York Yankees

The only one who has not been placed on a roster is Ryan Robowski, who is in the Arizona organization.

On a light note, the Copperheads will have their annual "Swim with the Snakes" pool party from 9-11 p.m. tonight at the Athens City Pool on East State Street. Come on by and join the fun with the Copperheads and with Power 105.

No blog until Wednesday's live blog, when the Xenia Scouts come to town. Until then, I'm off to Pittsburgh to see the Indians-Pirates at PNC Park. 

- Brian