As we covered pretty extensively in yesterday’s Links post, the Red Sox recent rotation woes are being blamed on illegal substances for grip, or at least there is an insinuation of malfeasance. The data doesn’t back it up. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Jonathan Papelbon was kind enough to share his thoughts on the matter, because I know you all were wondering. (Jesse Pantuosco; WEEI)
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Some bad news from Kansas City, as Andrew Benintendi is hitting the injured list right before the Red Sox were set to see him again.