Then And Now
One aspect of the Outlaws' rough start to the season easy to overlook was the Rockies' obtainment of Malone right out the gate. He was probably going to provide as dependable a No. 2 starter in the rotation as the team could ask for, and with Greg Bicknell back in the mix there would have been a formidable trio (Loop/Malone/Bicknell) more in line with the better pitching staffs in the GBL. But that's the way it goes in the minors and that's why stockpiling depth is essential.
Malone has made one appearance for the Modesto Nuts in the California League so far, working two innings with three hits and no runs or walks given up.