ANAHEIM, Calif. -- By now, Los Angeles Angels fans have heard about the saga of Parker Bridwell, who was, as Bob Dylan might sing, a complete unknown.
Bridwell, slogging through the Baltimore system since 2010, was designated for assignment (i.e., about to be released) in April.
Angels general manager Billy Eppler knew of him from his days with the New York Yankees and gave the Orioles a modest amount of cash for Bridwell. Lo and behold, Bridwell got an emergency start in May, pitched his way into the rotation, and the Angels are now 9-1 in games he has pitched.