June 29, 2011MLB PAGE
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CHICAGO (APCSN) -- The Cubs have released veteran pitcher Doug Davis and activated rookie second baseman Darwin Barney from the 15-day disabled list.
Davis, a graduate of Walnut Creek's Northgate High, pitched at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill and City College of San Francisco before being drafted by the Rangers in 1996.
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The Cubs made the moves on Wednesday, one day after Davis was charged with 10 runs in 4 1-3 innings against the Giants. The left-hander signed a minor league contract with Chicago in April and went 1-7 with a 6.50 ERA in nine starts with the Cubs.
Barney sprained his left knee June 13 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered Wednesday night's game against the Giants with a .294 batting average, a homer and 25 RBIs.