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Old 05-21-2009, 01:34 PM   #47
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Re: 5/21/09 - Reds vs Phillies

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Originally Posted by lollipopcurve View Post
Let's keep in mind that pitching at noon today means Owings did not get the usual 4 days' rest. He pitched late Saturday night in San Diego, coming off the mound at about 1AM, Cincinnati time, Sunday morning. Turning him around for noon on Thursday is technically a 3 and half days' rest. So, he's going on short rest for two straight starts. It's mismanagement of the staff, pure and simple.
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