[Plunkett] Asked Dave Roberts why #Dodgers chose bullpen game over Gonsolin on regular rest today: “I think with Tony, the recovery hasn’t been great. So trying to appreciate the short and the long term, making sure we take care of him and his health, making sure the recovery …” (thread)

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1. [“it’s what can we do to make sure he has great outings when he does pitch. … There’s nothing specific. It’s just overall body recovery. … It just seems like at times with him you’re seeing 95s then you’re seeing 90 to 92. I don’t know if it’s a pacing intentionally. …”](https://twitter.com/billplunkettocr/status/1667931354728734724?s=46&t=pus3YyMpxQmD-FdsXGvVDw)

2. That’s some monkeypaw bullshit.

3. What?

4. Dave speak for “His fastball velo was down so we’re having him skip a start.”

5. Dave just misses bullpen games.

6. So, we’re going to destroy the bullpen in 1 game so Tony gets to relax.
   Many baseball players are weak these days.

7. Weirdest answer he could’ve given. Feel like Tony would’ve been fine to start today but I guess with the rotation being in this state they definitely can’t risk any more injury

8. Pitching staff is being held together by baling wire and bubble gum – and we may be running out of bubble gum.

9. Dave thanks for ur service but a blind monkey could have gotten us our 1 champ vs tb! A competent manager would have multiple championships with all our talent over the years, it’s time to go and start fresh

10. White flag Dave. Started with Turd Ferguson

11. WTF is going on?!?

12. Mouth is moving, but not saying anything. Classic Dave Roberts response.

13. I’m still angry we could have signed Chapman. Cheaply, too. 99 mph is considered a slow velo day