Somewhat, I still don't think it makes a ton of sense to not put your best pitcher against their best, unless there's a clear gap between the two (such as when Juan Marichal was given an extra day of rest instead of facing Gibson in '68, since they had it penciled in as a loss).Balltilyafall4 wrote:Again, not saying I agree with the theory but do you at least understand what he was trying to say now?The Third Man wrote:I'm not sure who would ever expect to lose with King Felix in the mound. Matsuzaka's first start was impressive - Felix's was even more so. And he's got better pure stuff too.
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I would argue that you want your best pitchers pitching the most games you can. Same reason that you want your best hitters near the top of the lineup - to get the most at bats. It gives you more chances to win when Felix is pitching, so why push him back and have him start fewer games on the season?
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Exactly. Push him back enough times during the season for match up sake and you'll lose starts.heyzeus wrote:I would argue that you want your best pitchers pitching the most games you can. Same reason that you want your best hitters near the top of the lineup - to get the most at bats. It gives you more chances to win when Felix is pitching, so why push him back and have him start fewer games on the season?