Rotation Changes
Dusty Baker has decided to change the rotation a bit, reports the Chicago Tribune:
Manager Dusty Baker announced Prior would be given an extra day’s rest to pitch against St. Louis at Wrigley and that Matt Clement will pitch Friday against Milwaukee, with Shawn Estes being pushed back a day to Saturday. Sunday’s starter hasn’t been announced, but it figures to be right-hander Juan Cruz, who then would be eligible for the postseason because he was called up Aug. 31.
I like Prior being given extra rest. The return of Cruz was expected because of the double-header against St. Louis on Sept. 2. Estes pitched well in two starts the last time Cruz was in the rotation, so who knows? – Maybe that means he’ll pitch well again with his job in direct jeopardy again.