Phoenix: The bullpen cart is back in the big leagues.
Nearly a quarter-century since relievers stopped catching rides to the mound, the Arizona Diamondbacks have announced they will use a buggy — topped by the requisite oversized team cap — to transport pitchers from both bullpens at Chase Field.
“I don’t know how it will be getting driven in, but I think it’s a cool idea and we’ll have some fun with it,” Diamondbacks closer candidate Archie Bradley said.
With Major League Baseball looking for ways to speed up things, it’s hard to tell whether this will save any time. But it’s certain to be a hit with fans, especially the kids the game is trying to attract.
“I love it. I love it. I love,” Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. “It brings a little personality. We’re probably the only sport that can do something like that.”
