Matt Egan at the excellent Shibe Times highlights some notion that we should feel sorry for Adam Eaton now that it has come to light that he won't be given a chance to compete for the Phillies starting rotation.Adam Eaton? Seriously, feel sorry for Adam Eaton?There isn't...
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