An off day? Is that even allowed these days?
A much needed off day is happening today. Much needed due to the fact that the team needed to empty their bullpen last night thanks to a disastrous eighth inning. When you’re cruising along, leading by six late in a game, the last thing a manager wants to do is use his best bullpen pieces in the game, hoping to use the lower tier arms. Instead, three of Rob Thomson’s top arms were needed. Thanks to that, never has a rest day been so needed for the team.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Ranger Suarez’s latest feat – a rare complete game shutout – is evidence that this year has been different for him.
- Taijuan Walker is ready to come back. That’s going to mean something for the rotation…but what?
MLB news:
- I’ve seen plenty of online trolls go after Angel Hernandez, but to see a national writer talk about him like this was a little surprising.
- Folks, it is 100% never too early to talk about the trade deadline, so here are 30 players that are the top candidates to move.
- Yuniesky Betancourt indicted on fraud charges for allegedly staging a car accident. Adjustors were alerted when Betancourt walked away from the crash, walking being something he rarely did in his MLB career.
- The Angels not getting a return on their investment in the free agent market? This is a new one for sure.