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The Phillies have released outfielder Dave Sappelt Thursday, according to SBNation. Sappelt joined the club on a minor-league deal during the offseason, but failed to break camp with the major-league team. He'll attempt to sign on with a team that can give him a better opportunity for playing time.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Phillies signed the following players to minor league deals Wednesday: catcher Lou Marson, outfielders Tony Gwynn and Dave Sappelt and pitcher Sean O'Sullivan. Each player received a spring training invite. Marson began his major league career with the Phillies, but has spent the last four-and-a-half seasons with the Indians. Gwynn spent most of 2013 at Triple-A Albuquerque in the Dodgers' system, hitting .300 with 12 steals. Sappelt appeared in 31 games with the Cubs and compiled a .240 batting average. O'Sullivan made three starts and four relief appearances for the Padres last season and went 0-2 with a 3.96 ERA.
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According to Baseball America, the Cubs released outfielder Dave Sappelt. In 31 games, Sappelt hit .240 with three stolen bases for the Cubs this past season.
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Cubs outfielder Dave Sappelt has been sent to Triple-A Iowa. Sappelt was designated for assignment, but went through waivers unclaimed. He's hitting .240 in 75 at-bats.
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The Cubs recalled pitchers Justin Grimm, Brooks Raley and catcher J.C. Boscan from Triple-A Iowa prior to Tuesday's game against the Marlins, according to MLB.com. In addition the team also selected pitcher Zach Rosscup from Iowa and designated Dave Sappelt for assignment.Grimm was 2-3 with a 4.68 ERA in eight starts for Iowa. Raley was 8-10 with one save in 27 games (25 starts) for Iowa. Boscan batted .232 in 74 games at Iowa
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