Matt Klentak called Clay Buchholz last week, when the veteran pitcher opted for surgery on his right arm that could sideline him for the season. The second-year Phillies general manager wagered $13.5 million in a trade for Buchholz's services. Buchholz apologized to his boss.
"I wanted to pitch," Buchholz later said. "I wanted to be good. I guess it's a good thing they have a good farm system here because they've been able to step up and fill in. That's what it takes to win championships because you're not going to stay with the same five guys all year long.