Re: Cards +110
One could argue that the veteran pitchers are less likely to be motivated in such a game (Wagner and Heilman) and just want to get their work in and not throw a curve-ball...while a AA pitcher you've never heard of might be hungry to show himself off in one of his few spring-chances in front of everyone.
I don't know how valid that theory is but it's worth considering.
Greg Maddux was asked after a spring outing if he was upset that he got lit up. he didn't care and said that he didn't throw a single curve-ball.
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