San Jose Mercury News · Jun 17, 2017
Giants notes: Simulated game plan changes for Bumgarner, why Strickland should drop his appeal, etc.
San Francisco Giants Madison Bumgarner warms up prior to a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)DENVER — Madison Bumgarner did not to wish to postpone his simulated game until Sunday, but the Rockies wouldn’t make Coors Field available early until then. So the plan changed.
Bumgarner left for the minor league complex in Arizona where he’ll face prospects on Saturday. He’s expected to throw 30 pitches or so.