Starter or reliever? Impressive Angels rookie Chris Rodriguez leaves open all options
LA TimesAngels reliever Chris Rodriguez pitches against the Texas Rangers on April 21 at Angel Stadium. “From the very first day, the team and the coaches have made me really comfortable,” said Rodriguez, who made the MLB roster after an impressive spring training. “It’s important that you have four pitches,” Rodriguez said, adding: “Down the road, if I am a starter. But I was trusting today.. We were on the same page and luckily, it turned out well.” Asked how he thought Rodriguez handled the high-leverage spot, Maddon answered “wonderfully” and said he was aiming to use him again as soon as Monday or Tuesday — another change, after Rodriguez was given at least three days off between five of his first six appearances. I’m going to make sure I can do anything to help the team win.” Time will tell if the Angels are taking the right approach with Rodriguez, throwing him into the deep end of a major league bullpen instead of sheltering him in the shallow waters of their alternate training site.
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