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Duncan waiting to hear on severity of Wainwright's finger issue. Has never had a pitcher with this problem. Hoping for the best, could be bad news though.
Hopes Todd Wellemeyer will start the 14th against Philly.
Not sure about who will start Thursday - Jaime Garcia is a possibility. Reyes is possible for one start, but Duncan isn't sure about him doing multiple starts. McClellan not really an option to become a start - tough transition during the season. Doesn't think Pineiro will be ready for Thursday. Sounds like Garcia is number one on the list right now, could be Todd from AA (although his name wasn't mentioned directly).
Duncan is optimistic with Clement and Mulder. Says Clement is progressing well, and Mulder could be an option with new arm slot. Two "very impressive" throwing sessions with new arm slot for Mulder - not sure if that's off the mound or not. Not much of a visible change in slot. Duncan though Mulder "was on the down" with the shoulder when we got him from the A's.
Not where he'd like Boggs to be to start a MLB game. Still needs refinement in offspeed pitches (changeup, breaking ball), above average fastball with lots of movement. Boggs will probably pitch again on the 15th.
Carp is plugging along, had a minor setback, but hoping to see him around the All Star break.
Izzy "doing great". Will pitch a bullpen session for Dave this Friday.
Chris Duncan situation had irritated Dave as far as media coverage. Feels he has been treated unfairly. Dave didn't want to talk publicly about the team's decision to send Chris down.
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Duncan Interview: Garcia may start Thursday, more
Duncan Interview: Garcia may start Thursday, more
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