York manager Chris Hoiles did not know the health status of Revs pitcher Steve Andrade Tuesday, although the Revs closer was scheduled to see a member of the Revs medical staff regarding his shoulder -- Hoiles said. Pulled from his appearance in York's victory Monday, Andrade shook his arm between pitches and told Hoiles he felt something in his shoulder.
Andrade was not available for comment Tuesday after the rainout, because he retired to the training room.
"If he needs some time off we're just going to play the game as if everything is normal," Hoiles said. "We're not going to classify anyone as the closer, and I suspect we'll decide on the closer as the games go."
Hoiles added that he expects Travis Phelps or Dan Foli to see time in the ninth inning if Andrade misses any games. And York's skipper remains confident his bullpen's struggles are nothing more than a short slump.
"I think we have the arms out there," Hoiles said. "We have some very quality arms to get the job done."
Notes from around the league
* Former Long Island Ducks catcher Jamie Pogue explains why he didn't return to the Atlantic League this season. For one, his salary was going to be cut by $500 to $600 a month.
* Found a comical review of the Revs home opener on the blog "The Streets of Baltimore." There is mention of a fat lady and a monkey, and some serious watch envy when it comes to Hoiles' timepiece.
* The Sporting News posed the question: Which team would you rather have/follow, the worst team in the majors or the best team in the Atlantic League? No honestly, they posted this question on a blog and pitted the Nationals vs. the Newark Bears.
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