Not For 6 Man Rotation

[rickh150]

Earlier in the year, we often brought up a guy to start a game and ship him back to the minors. I’m in favor of doing that instead of boxing the team into this 7 man bullpen.  We already have normal short starts and have to overuse Ashley and Uribe. I think having a little more flexibility in the pen would help us.

Using Drohan in that longer Patrick type role as he was in earlier in the year intrigues me. Bring up Crow to spot start a game here or there when needed.  We also start getting an off day most weeks until season’s end, including an extra arm in September.  If Drohan sees little action in a series, slot him a day or two later.

 

[wildcat2237]

Really funny timing on your post. Earlier today I was thinking the same thing on Drohan. He was really good in that role. No idea why the Brewers removed from that role this season. 

[SomewhereInTime]

Earlier in the year they were using Ashby and Patrick among others consistently in 2+ inning outings.  Lately they haven't been doing that as much so they're burning through the bullpen quicker