Garrett Richards discusses baseball's return

Garrett Richards
Garrett Richards spoke with the media today about how the time off has affected him and the benefits of a shortened season.

Garrett Richards was asked if the extra time off has benefited his arm: pic.twitter.com/yDCClkubYt

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Garrett Richards was asked what challenges the shutdown has presented: pic.twitter.com/NFyer2ixH5

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Garrett Richards was asked how important the rule changes designed to protect pitchers, like the universal DH and runner on 2nd in extra innings are: pic.twitter.com/jwModZx3bC

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Garrett Richards was asked what dealing with the pandemic and shutdown have been like from a mental standpoint: pic.twitter.com/WIvc69F9pO

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Garrett Richards was asked if there's a benefit to being able to go full throttle for 60 games instead of a whole season: pic.twitter.com/juq9BwpRMb

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Garrett Richards was asked if his last spring training start against the Dodgers was the most like his old self he's felt since having surgery: pic.twitter.com/5oAnRyBqea

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Garrett Richards was asked if this shortened season will present challenges in terms of getting back to a full workload next season: pic.twitter.com/ggghrA2Ffw

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