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I think you see Holland get one more shot, at least. He's overthrowing on his fastball and his release point is inconsistent. He's got good velocity, but his fastball doesn't have great movement. As Montgomery was saying, he has to throw strikes with his fastball to set up his secondary pitches. The slider and splitter are his best pitches, and guys don't chase those when you aren't throwing strikes with the fastball.

Some uncomfortable flaps today, but I'm still not worried about this pen. Too much talent to do that.

There are at least 25 teams around the major leagues that would gladly swap bullpen personnel on the spot with the Royals. The Nationals and Braves being the only obvious exceptions I can think of off the top of my head. Maybe the Reds, though their pen is not that intimidating after Chapman.