Are we maybe a bit too obsessed about how long our starting rotation goes in games?
I'm not saying that it should be ignored or that it would be wise to do something to get another arm in there that can pitch well as well as chew up innings to keep the pen options flexible.
It just seems like this has been a point every time how good the Royals are has been discussed.
We have an unreal stable of very reliable middle relief and door slamming pitchers in our pen. Who is used with any regularity that makes you nervous if they are called upon?
My only concern is making sure that they aren't gassed come September and October.
That said, Greinke leads all of baseball for games pitched and going at least 7 innings, with 10.
There's just not nearly as many guys chalking up extended appearances.
Besides, we went against the grain in how we handle our bullpen with huge success. Why try forcing the issue when our roster is uniquely built to succeed in spite of unorthodox methods.
I'm more interested in finding a legit arm that can dominate for 5 or 6 every time out, than I am about finding somebody who can just keep you in the game if the offense is clicking and go 7 or 8 innings.
Maybe I'm wrong, and this is some red flag for down the stretch?
