Notes on Indy

Some interesting stuff going on right now with our trusty AAA affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians (let's face it, anything is more interesting than what's going on with the Pirates).

First off, Chris Duffy has elected not to show up in Indianapolis, essentially giving the finger to the Pirates. He's accordingly been placed on the restricted list. I don't think this happens to most teams hardly ever and now that's twice this year we've had players refuse to report to AAA (I don't even know where Jody Gerut is right now, extended spring training I suppose). Clearly, Duffy is the jackass in this situation, but it speaks volumes about the state of the team that guys think they can do this and get away with it. Since no one knows where he is, he hasn't spoken to anyone about this yet, so I guess we can at least hear him out before vilifying him

Also, from Charlie's minor league roundup, Josh Sharpless and Adam Boeve have both been promoted to Indy, which is very clearly where they belong (Sharpless because he's been that good, Boeve because he's killing the ball and he's ancient for AA). Also, Scott Strickland still hasn't given up a run this year in AAA. Could've used a guy like that in the pen, oh I don't know, this afternoon maybe?