Mahle was better his last start.
Ildemaro Vargas is having a breakout season for ARI.
.367 AVG, 6 HR, 20 RBI and is pretty much an everyday starter now.
Sucks we can't delete a duplicate post.
So instead I will add that everyone was up in arms they didn't get Painter and Miller instead of Abel and Tait. I still say they made the right call and Philly wasn't trading Painter.
After watching Banda I'm ready for him to be wished well in his future endeavors. I haven't seen one thing about him that says MLB pitcher. Or even AAA.
(Fair disclosure I was listening not watching today)
They had been trying and he wasn't responding. Whether it was on his end or the Rays end we'll likely never know. They were looking for someone to replace Pete Fairbanks since they weren't re-signing him and Jax fit the bill.