After yet another disappointing outing in which he could not record an out while allowing two runs, Nick Terrell got the news that the Flash had released him, despite owing him $3.2 million this year and next.The 36-year-old reliever seemed to have lost all confidence on the mound. After allowing only 2 HRs last season, this season he has already surrendered 6 long balls. His ERA climbed to 12.91 after the win over Austin City Limit, and the Flash decided they were confident enough in their alternatives to cut him.
"We hate to give a 16-year pro the boot like this, but Nick's lost his velocity and can't get the outs we need him to get. We had simply run out of patience. A move had to be made."
Taking his place will be Xavier Brooks, who was on the big league club earlier this season for 7 games, but who never made an appearance during that time. Taking his demotion earlier this season like a consummate pro, Brooks went 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA as the AAA team's closer.
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