Under the Catwalk (US Presswire)
We all know the risks with Kyle Farnsworth by now. He's got the kooky glasses and he's a little crazy, like a middle linebacker on the diamond. He's trying to throw heat by you, but what he really wants to do is tackle you, physically intimidate you. Consistency isn't his thing.
Think back to all those years he's torched our ERAs and WHIPs. Chicago 2002, New York 2006, Detroit 2008, Atlanta 2010. The Kyle Farnsworth Self-Immolation Tour: Sold out.
Farnsworth's superb year last season bought some cred, but that doesn't guarantee a thing for the new campaign. This guy is the pi of MLB relievers; don't look for repeats. Maybe he should wear 22/7 on the hill.
The other cleat dropped Tuesday: Tampa Bay beat writer Marc Topkin expects Farnsworth (elbow) to go on the disabled list before the Rays open the season. That puts all of the save vultures into scramble mode. Elbow injuries are not to be trifled with.
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