FAQ » Outfielder Michael Reed was optioned to Triple-A Gwi

The story of the XFL garnered renewed interest this year thanks to the ESPN “30 for 30” documentary “This was the XFL” The February 2017 documentary recounted the rise and fall of the XFL D.K. Metcalf Jersey , which folded after just one season.On its surface, the XFL might not have seemed like such an ill-conceived idea to some. The league was the brainchild of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and NBC Sports President Dick Ebersol, and sought to mix the competitive violence of football with the marketing and entertainment of wrestling.Unfortunately http://www.seahawksauthorizedshops.com/authentic-cody-barton-jersey , the XFL’s shortcomings were exposed almost immediately. From the off-color telecasts to the mediocre competition level, the XFL failed to gain traction with football fans across the country, and ratings suffered.Both McMahon and Ebersol acknowledged the failure of the XFL Gary Jennings Jr. Jersey , but didn’t disavow every aspect of the venture. XFL broadcasts pioneered practices later adopted by the NFL, such as the use of “sky cam” and sideline interviews with coaches.Another legacy of the XFL lied in its players. Several XFL players went on to continue their professional football careers after the league folded. They played in the CFL, AFL http://www.seahawksauthorizedshops.com/authentic-phil-haynes-jersey , and, of course, the NFL. Others went on to careers outside of professional sports.Here are 15 notable XFL Players and what they moved on to after the league’s demise in 2001. The Atlanta Braves have reinstated right-handed pitcher Arodys Vizcaino from the 10-day disabled list.

The reliever had been sidelined since June 21 with right shoulder inflammation. Vizcaino threw a successful bullpen Monday Ugo Amadi Jersey , but the team waited until Tuesday to activate the 27-year old.

Vizcaino is 2-2 with a 1.82 ERA with 15 saves in 17 opportunities. A.J. Minter has earned a pair of saves while throwing seven scoreless innings in Vizcaino’s absence.

Manager Brian Snitker indicated that Vizcaino would resume his role as closer, but would not use him in the same manner as he did prior to the injury. Vizcaino pitched in four games in five days before the injury.

Outfielder Michael Reed was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room. The 25-year old was called up Monday.

—