03-21-2019, 04:25 PM
I don't think it will make much difference with the Reds, but I read that team who have two dominate starters should not have them #1 and #2 in the rotation. It said that since good starters go longer and use less bullpen they should be split up in the rotation to better balance the workload for the relievers.
If #1 starters always went against the other teams #1 I can see a reason to keep the top 2 pitchers #1 and #2, but #1 does not always face the other #1. So instead of having the bullpen over worked with three days in a row of lower level starters (#3-#5) it would be better to split up the two best starters so that the Bullpen can get a rest between bad pitchers.
Thoughts?
If #1 starters always went against the other teams #1 I can see a reason to keep the top 2 pitchers #1 and #2, but #1 does not always face the other #1. So instead of having the bullpen over worked with three days in a row of lower level starters (#3-#5) it would be better to split up the two best starters so that the Bullpen can get a rest between bad pitchers.
Thoughts?
