Autumn Dreamin Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 53 minutes ago, Timmy U said: I think the Sox will employ more than 5 starters by May 1. They have so many multi-inning guys that I can see Venable mixing and matching with guys like Fedde, Newcomb, and Vasil (or Paez if he makes the team) based on opponents and also to give extra rest to Kay (coming back from pitching once a week in Japan) and Shane Smith. So, I am not really that concerned with who the initial 5 are. I agree, I think there will be a good number of piggyback starts of two guys combining for 6-7IP. You fulfill the "chance to start" offered to a couple guys, manage workload for the guys who need it, build up innings/confidence for the guys who need that instead, etc. Shoring up the pen gets them a good amount of flexibility to let Vasil/Taylor pitch 3-4 innings early instead of 1-2 innings late. Should also make it easy to incorporate the next wave of call ups, many of whom will have experience piggybacking in the minors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago If they are serious about stretching out Vasil as a starter, there is a world where he could get sent to Charlotte to start the season... I'm not advocating for that (I like him in the pen), but he does have all his options, and if we're looking at how to maximize a 40-man roster crunch, he'd be a potential way to do so without needing to get creative or entertain DFA'ing someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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