Fox’s Ken Rosenthal reports that Randy Wolf auditioned for eight teams last week.
I love the use of the word “auditioned.” It makes me think of “X-Factor” or “American Idol” or something. After Wolf throws, a GM and an ex-player, sitting at a table with product placement-festooned cups rip him to shreds. One other guy -- maybe a play-by-play guy -- says he loved him and to keep his chin up. Wolf looks uncomfortable taking both the the insults and the praise, and later, when a camera is on him alone, he says defiant things about how everyone will be sorry one day for doubting his talent.
For what it’s worth, Rosenthal says that Wolf -- who posted a 5.68 ERA in 158 innings for the Brewers and Orioles in 2012 -- threw between 87-89 m.p.h. but his curve looked good and he’s getting offers already.
