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Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
In total, the starting staff may have less victories this year BECAUSE of the strengthened bullpen.
Last year, you kept a shaky Wells or Roger in a few extra innings because you didn't want Osuna or Hammond to touch the ball.
Now, Torre/Mel can get our guys out of there before the mandatory 5.
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I think the argument goes the other way. Short term? You're right. Long term? More arm strength overall. Easier to go 6 consistently than to have to go 7 and 8 a bunch of times. Plus, you know Torre wants to give his starters every chance at a win.
Plus, the bullpen will have fewer wins because they won't be blowing the leads the starting staff hands them.
TM
