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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry
The biggest problem with Lyles is with the injuries to Keller, Lynch, and Bubic he has to throw a lot more innings than he really should. No way he should see the lineup through 3 times. Yarbrough being hurt as well puts another wrinkle into. Lyles for about 4 and Yarbrough for 2 to 3 would be about right. The second year on his contract sucks.
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In an ideal world (or an ideal world post signing Jordan Lyles) you would be correct. But they literally brought Lyles in for the expressed intent of throwing tons of innings. It's as if the brass was like "Well, we know this Lyles guy is used to getting his ass kicked so mentally he can take it, let's bring him in". You're gonna see Lyles pitching 6-7 innings all season long. Although he will usually give up 5 plus runs in those outings. I might even sign up for 7 innings with "only" 5 runs allowed every time he goes out there.