(AP) Final week the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Marlon Byrd to bolster their lineup and handle outfield duties for the September stretch run. In the meantime, just a ways down the street in Cleveland, it seems the Indians have acquired a chicken of their own — or perhaps called one up from the farm system — to cowl ground in Progressive Field’s spacious outfield, within the type of a stay hen.
It’s either that or they’re filming a scene from Main League four.
OK, so it is neither. The rooster was truly carried on the sphere by beginning pitcher
Justin Masterson
, and
according to at least one report
was a present from Masterson to aid pitcher
Cody Allen
, who also goes by the nickname “Chicken Al.”
The exact details are nonetheless a little sketchy at this point, but one thing we know for certain is the rooster felt right at dwelling on the sector. All of the whereas Cleveland took batting practice and went by way of their pregame drills before assembly another set of birds, the Baltimore Orioles, the rooster stood with the starting pitchers just in front of the warning observe in proper subject.
Even as baseballs landed ft away, the hen, which Chris Perez called “Cody” for its new owner, strutted around as if he owned the place. And for an hour or so, I suppose he did, because the entire players had to come over and get a glance. “Cody” was additionally the speak of Twitter for awhile as individuals speculated who was behind bringing a chicken to batting practice.
Welcome to the large time, Hen Cody. Just be careful who you make pals with. I hear a variety of these guys would prefer having a rooster on their plates earlier than games.
Justin Masterson brings live chicken to Indians batting practice
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