The Houston Astros say they don't think it's a big deal, but when Mark Appel, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 draft, couldn't make a spring training relief appearance when he was scheduled to pitch, it quickly turned into a big deal anyway. Appel was supposed to pitch Monday in relief of starter Collin McHugh in the Astros' 1-0 win against the Toronto Blue Jays, but the 23-year-old right-hander told the coaching staff he felt tightness in his forearm while warming up. Manager A.J. Hinch made a quick decision to scratch him. Read more http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12450638/mark-appel-houston-astros-sits-tightness-forearm
