Jimmy Gobble Injured by Ineffectiveness

By CHRIS RASMUSSEN

This week, the Royals placed Jimmy Gobble on the disabled list. This comes even though the only visible pain he’s been pitching with is that which he inflicts on those rooting for him.

According to the Royals, he “admitted to back pain,” which I suspect was not a product of a Gitmo interrogation or an examination by Dr. Christian Szell. He also admitted to having a 20.77ERA over the last 10 games – more than two runs for each inning pitched.

“Back pain” is a better description in the disabled list ledger than the following potential entry: Jimmy Gobble, 15-day DL on July 21, ineffectiveness.”