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Houston Astros: Trevor Bauer accusations will pose a major problem

By Kenneth Cline

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 30: Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on April 30, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 30: Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on April 30, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Theories

There are a few theories that I believe would make him want to say what he said earlier.

Seems like two and three might be off-the-wall here. One is probably the most logical because Bauer was denied the glue. It cost him a chance to go deep into a critical game, which Cleveland won by the way. So perhaps there could be a bias reasoning on MLB’s part.

  1. There is no denying that our rotation has been awesome. If you took a look at the Houston Astros pitchers’ spin rates. They are much improved and quicker than the ones before. However, pine tar is a supplement that can do that. So Bauer possibly feels that since he wasn’t allowed the glue needed to help his wound, no one else should get that same privilege.
  2. The Houston Astros are in first place right now. The rotation is possibly the best, in the league. Which, this might make for a jealous Bauer, who feels that Cleveland has a top rotation, which they do. But perhaps something he saw on TV about the Astros rotation just made him lose it and accuse.
  3. Two seasons ago, Bauer was one win shy of winning a World Series before the Cubs rallied to “steal” all three games to win it all. The Astros won a World Series last year and have a ring, which he has yet to achieve in his career. Add in the idea the Astros can win it again with a powerful rotation, Bauer believes he must stop the Astros from repeating. But how? Simple, come up with an accusation.

I don’t know the real reason. If anyone does, feel free to comment below.

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