Saving a pitcher for a hypothetical is like not pintch hitting for your catcher because your back up may get injured. You know what the current situation is. If you fail now, it won't matter what happens in three innings. Exactly how many managers in MLB would be following this idea? When was the last time you saw Smoltz, Rivera, Hoffman, Nen or Gagne pitching in the 5th inning? That's what I thought.... Once again, this seems to be a case of people criticizing Yost for not making a move that EVERY OTHER MAJOR LEAGUE MANAGER WOULDN'T HAVE MADE.