The Philadelphia Phillies have demoted SP Tijuan Walker to the bullpen after a rough stretch of starts
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The Philadelphia Phillies have demoted SP Tijuan Walker to the bullpen after a rough stretch of starts.
If you have been paying attention to Philadelphia Phillies games recently, one of the biggest weak spots they have is starting pitching, and Tijuan Walker is leading the charge.
Since May 22nd, Walker has not won a game and has lost his last 9 starts. He holds a season ERA of 6.50, which for context, a solid/average ERA would be in the mid 3.00, meaning Walker has not his end of the bargain when he is on the mound, considering the Phillies are trying to make a run for a Pennant.
The Phillies are moving Taijuan Walker to the bullpen
He's in the second year of his 4-year, $72M contract
He's in the second year of his 4-year, $72M contract
The Phillies have elected to move him into the bullpen for the time being after he was clocked for 6 runs on 13 hits in 6.0 innings of work, oh yeah, and he did not strike out a single batter.
Phillies Manager Rob Thompson said the Walker handled the newsvery wel and he is willing to do anything for the team.
Thomson said Walker was a «complete professional» when informed of the decision, «I'm hoping his stuff will tick up, the velocity will tick up,» Thomson said. «He'll get out there and just pound the ball through the zone.»
«There's a lot on the line for both teams,» Thomson said. «A good rivalry. One of the better rivalries in baseball right now. It's going to be a fun weekend.»
Do you think this was a good decision by the Phillies?
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