Happ/Romero Injury Updates, Fly Guys in the Dirty Jerz
First off, sorry for the long absence between posts. This whole school thing tends to kick my ass every once in a while.
Good and bad news on the pitching front today. J.A. Happ was placed on the 15-day disabled list with forearm tightness while lefty reliever J.C. Romero was activated from the disabled list.
In his absence, beginning this Saturday in Arizona, new addition Nelson Figueroa will make a spot start. There is no word as of yet if Figueroa will continue in a starting role or if another player will take over in upcoming starts.
Joe Blanton will be returning in about a week and a half, so the mystery starter will only have to make about two, possibly three starts. Kyle Kendrick will then stay in the rotation until Happ gets back.
The addition of Romero is a tremendous help to a struggling bullpen. Antonio Bastardo had previously been the only left-hander in the ‘pen, so adding a veteran for the late innings is a plus. Shame we can’t have Doc throw every other day or so to give these guys a rest. Jesus Christ he’s good.
On a happier note, the Flyers keep steamrolling their way to getting swept by the Caps. As Leo said last post, they’ll be doing it without Simon Gagne and Jeff Carter, who will both be undergoing foot surgery and will be out 3 and 6 weeks, respectively.
Finally, if you’re a fan of the absolutely hysterical show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, this should make you hate Canucks fans for the rest of your life. Stop stealing our shit, Canada.
