Reduced Velocity Hurting Papelbon's Value
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:46 pm
The Philadelphia Phillies have been looking to trade Jonathan Papelbon, but they have been unable to find a suitor.
Papelbon, who regularly threw 95-96 mph with the Boston Red Sox, was down to 91-92 this past season.
"That was a red flag for me," an American League scout said. "He didn't look like the same guy. Whether that was physical or he just didn't have the adrenaline flowing with a bad team, I don't know."