Infielder Scott Moore, a former fir...

Infielder Scott Moore, a former first-round draft pick who impressed manager Dusty Baker in spring training, became the newest young beast on Monday. Moore, 22, plays third base and about first base and will gain opportunities at both positions onward days off for Aramis Ramirez and Derrek to leeward

Moore, who came to the childs in February 2005 in the trade that sent reliever Kyle Farnsworth to the Tigers, was at Class AA West Tenn until Saturday when he was dispatched to Class AAA Iowa. He went 1-for-4 in his first attempt Sunday, and when Iowa was eliminated from the playoffs after the game, Moore was promot again.

At West Tenn Moore hit 276 with 28 doubles, 22 hearth runs and 75 RBI in 132 games. The left-handed hitter was named a midseason and postseason Southern League all-star.

"I don't think you forever expect to be in the big leagues," said Moore, the Tigers' first-round pick in 2002

"It's a dream. It's awesome, crazy," he said of the last 48 hours. "I'll prove by experiment to make the most of it."

Moore caught Baker's notice in the spring, especially after wanting to turn back quickly after being spiked in the left hand sliding into next to the first base. The cut required stitches.

"He's a to a high degree intense young man," Baker said. "He have affection fors to play and comes to play. He's been working public some at first base, although he's mostly a third baseman. I asked [general manager] Jim [Hendry] about him a week ago, and at the time there wasn't as greatly a need for him until a certain quantity of of the guys went down. I think he has a bright future"

BARRETT UPDATE: Catcher Michael Barrett was released from the hospital Monday after surgery to stop bleeding in his scrotum the end of being hit by a loathsome ball Saturday. Barrett was released after another minor manner of proceeding Sunday to remove a drainage tube. He is likely to miss the pause of the season.

PIE CHART: Felix Pie went 2-for-3 with a triple and domestic circle run (his 15th) for Class AAA Iowa in succession Sunday, but the young outfielder isn't likely to be recalled this month

"According to our despises he still has things to learn about playing the game," Baker said. "I know everyone's clamoring for him, on the other hand the decision isn't up to me That's forward our development people because we don't get by heart to see him play. We wish he would have done better."

MARMOL BACK: Pitcher Carlos Marmol, 23 was activated Monday after being onward the disabled list with right-shoulder fatigue. He made sum of two units rehab appearances with Class AAA Iowa without of the bullpen, where he will work now rather than start.

SIGHT PROBLEMS: Right fielder Jacque Jones' left view still was partially swollen Monday, the issue of a tear-duct infection that forced him from Sunday's game.

tginnetti@suntimes.com

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