Totally unsubstantiated rumor I heard on the radio late night but supposedly Valverde has got a bum wrist and just hasn't had the same zip as he ordinarily has. If he's injured he needs to be up front and honest with Leyland- even if it's a minor thing. I get it that he's still trying to polish his turd because he's a free agent after this season, but after the last two performances- is there any team willing to take him on? I can guarantee you that these last few performances has cost him MILLIONS already.

So don't be surprised if all of a sudden from behind closed doors, Leyland and Dombrowski come out and put him on the shelf. It might save Valverde any additional grief and shame. Not that we fans are willing to forgive him for damn near ruining some great starting pitching performances- but it'd spare him barbed stares from his team mates.