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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle
Although I doubt there is any science behind, many players and former players have said on multiple occasions that throwing out of the bullpen is much harder on your body than pitching as a starter. Your pitches are violent (go out there and throw nothing but heaters and sliders) and generally in high stress situation.
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I think part of the challenge is the issue is so much more complex than really what is being discussed. The debate, for the most part, is centered on innings pitch, but I think there is a lot more two it, including
- the pitcher's overall history and workload
- the difficulty of innings
- the mechanics of the pitch (who smooth/violent is there delivery)
And probably a bevy of other stuff.
My hope/belief is that the Jays are taking a much more complete view of this than we know, or is being talked about, and are making the decision on the basis of that - and there best attempt at what is best.