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Baseball Musings
February 27, 2003
Six-man Rotation?

This caught my eye this morning:


So Acevedo is competing for a spot. Manager Joe Torre will have 11 pitchers on the roster, and six starters will make it. So will the left-hander Chris Hammond and the right-handers Mariano Rivera, Steve Karsay and, most likely, Antonio Osuna. The left-hander Randy Choate will probably get the last spot.

Six starters? Does this mean a six man rotation for the Yankees? I don't know what to make of it. Given the age of the Yankee pitchers, it might be a very good idea. I remember in the mid-80's Bill James suggesting that the ageing Tom Seaver be used once a week. Seaver was still good, but there was some question as to his durability. If the Yankees go to a six-man rotation, it very well may benefit Clemens and Wells (Clemens has always needed full rest between starts anyway). It might reduce damage to Pettitte's elbow. Of course, they may just think that they'll get an injury right away, and really go north with five staters. Time will tell.


Posted by David Pinto at 07:08 AM | Baseball