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Originally Posted by Reaper16
I'd rather have Ventura's arm at play in the playoffs than at the start of the season, if that's the internal choice that the organization has to make. I like better the idea of having him called up from day 1 & just skipping some starts.
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If that's the plan, then I'd focus on trying to save 5-8 starts by skipping him at the start of the year, maybe skipping a start at the ASB.
If he averages 6 IP/start, keeping him around 26-27 starts probably leaves you within enough breathing room to use him without limitation in the playoffs.
They also should look to do the quick yank in games in which the runs have a big lead. Hopefully, with Ventura pitching at the 4 or 5, there will be some chances to do that!