From Legion and College Foes, Lou Trivino and Tim Mayza Reunite with Phillies

From legion and college foes, Lou Trivino and Tim Mayza reunite with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA – It was 12 years ago that Tim Mayza was on the mound to end Lou Trivino’s college career. Now, for the second straight summer, two pitchers who grew up miles away from each other in the same high school class will share a clubhouse, this time while chasing a National League pennant. For two careers that have swerved toward and away from each other, the latest change unites them at their hometown team. Trivino, a veteran of six big-…

Phillies Claim Tim Mayza

3:51PM: The Phillies officially announced Mayza’s claim, and Wheeler was placed on the 60-day IL in the corresponding move. 12:32PM: The Phillies have claimed left-hander Tim Mayza off waivers from the Pirates, according to a press release from the Bucs’ Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis (hat tip to MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf).  Philadelphia will need to clear a 40-man roster spot before the transaction becomes official, although this can easily be …