Charlie Zink

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4+13 innings pitched. He got a no decision, however, as the Red Sox ultimately won the game 19-17. [1]

To make room for the newly signed Rocco Baldelli, Zink was designated for assignment on January 8, 2009. [2]

Zink signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals on January 14, 2010, [3] but was released after spring training. [4] On April 27, 2010, he was signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract and assigned to their AAA affiliate Rochester Red Wings. [5] He became a free agent after the season, and on February 9, 2011, he signed a contract with the Lancaster Barnstormers. [6] He appeared in eight games for Lancaster with a record of 2-2 before being released in June.

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Charlie Zink
Charlie Zink on August 8, 2009, Futures at Fenway.jpg
Zink pitching a knuckleball for the Pawtucket Red Sox in 2009
Pitcher
Born: (1979-08-26) August 26, 1979 (age 44)
Carmichael, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2008, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
August 12, 2008, for the Boston Red Sox