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| Height: 6-5
Weight: 235
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Apr 22, 1982, St. Charles, IL |
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| September 24, 2008 David Purcey has been shut down, as he has pitched 182 innings between the minors and majors this season, according to the Toronto Star. Manager Cito Gaston said, "We want to make sure he's around next year, so we've shut him down for the year." |
| September 7, 2008 Purcey threw eight scoreless innings on Sunday to improve his record to 3-5. He allowed six hits, three walks and struck out seven. |
| September 2, 2008 One game after throwing eight innings of one run baseball, Blue Jays hurler David Purcey managed just three innings, allowing seven hits and five runs in Toronto's 7-5 win over the Twins. |
| August 27, 2008 Rookie LHP David Purcey threw an absolute gem for the Blue Jays this evening, but a total absence of offense led to his demise as the Jays fell 1-0 to Tampa Bay. Purcey pitched eight innings, allowing just one run on five hits with no walks and 11 strikeouts on the night. |
| August 13, 2008 The Blue Jays found all the work they needed from starter David Purcey this evening, getting the 4-3 win despite a lack of offensive support. Purcey pitched six innings, allowing no runs on two hits with three walks and four strikeouts. |
| August 8, 2008 David Purcey pitched better on Friday night allowing three runs in six innings, but he still fell to 1-3 with the loss to the Indians. |
| August 3, 2008 David Purcey fell to 1-2 on the season by permitting five runs over five innings against the Rangers. |
| July 26, 2008 Rookie LHP David Purcey put a strong effort on the mound today, leading his Blue Jays to a dominating 8-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. Purcey pitched six innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
| July 24, 2008 David Purcey has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to join the Blue Jays rotation. |
| May 17, 2008 David Purcey has been sent back to Triple-A Syracuse, according to the AP. Shortstop Hector Luna has been called up as well. |
| May 12, 2008 David Purcey could be called up to the bigs to make a spot start on Friday due to a rain forced doubleheader on Monday, according to MLB.com. |
| April 19, 2008 Toronto pitcher David Purcey has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, according to the Associated Press. |
| April 18, 2008 The Blue Jays confirmed that David Purcey will start in place of A.J. Burnett on Friday night against the Tigers. Burnett has been pushed back to Sunday because he was used in relief on Wednesday night, the Toronto Star reports. |
| April 17, 2008 The Blue Jays recalled pitcher David Purcey from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, this according to CBS Sports. To make room for Purcey right-hander Brian Wolfe was placed on the 15-day disabled list, this due to a strained right triceps. |
| April 4, 2008 David Purcey dazzled in the Triple-A opener on Thursday, out-dueling Reds prospect Homer Bailey. Purcey tossed six scoreless innings against Louisville, allowig only two hits and striking out seven. The 24-year-old southpaw could be near the top of the Blue Jays list should they need a starter due to injury or ineptitude. |
| February 21, 2008 Former No. 1 pick, left-hander David Purcey , was impressive in Wednesday's throwing session, according to Slam Sports. The Jays prospect threw with batters in the box for the first time this spring. Purcey will begin the season on the farm and is not expected to be fantasy worthy until late 2009. |