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Sonny Gray pine tar questions swirl around Twins pitcher
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Attention is focused on Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray and allegations involving pine tar, the sticky substance pitchers sometimes use to improve grip on the ball. The talk comes amid renewed scrutiny of how playoff teams manage their bullpens, with the Red Sox criticized for a rigid relief blueprint that backfired in the postseason.
Why now: Sticky-stuff scrutiny and bullpen management are hot topics during the MLB playoffs.
Sonny GrayMinnesota TwinsBoston Red SoxMLB
Evidence
- Red Sox become latest playoff team to get burned for rigid bullpen blueprint · The New York Times
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