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Miguel Olivo picked off two runners in one innning in Monday’s loss to the White Sox. When asked if Fredi Gonzalez has ever seen two guys get picked off in one inning…

“Only in Nintendo,” he said. “I’ve never seen two guys get picked off in the same inning. (Olivo) likes to throw. We’ve actually talked to him about backing off a little bit; just pick off when you think you have a shot. He’s looking to get an out and he’s darn good at it.”

With Michael Barrett being traded to the Padres, Olivo doesn’t have someone breathing down his neck. Unless the FO finally decides to call up John Baker.