First thread I'm starting here....and will probably a rare occasion (I'm sure you'll appreciate it). But what is the history of using a 5 man rotation in baseball? I understand that having somebody like Strasburg skipping starts or having a 6th guy would change the routine for your whole staff. But is there a reason why one extra days rest is a bad thing for everybody?
If I had to guess, it would be because most teams don't have 5 guys they'd be willing to start. Is there any other reason why this is a bad idea? Wouldn't a 6th guy help both Strass and Zimm pick deeper into the season if needed? If you get Storen back and Lidge can find his stuff. Then you'd got a deeper pen and don't need Ross there really. Yes, your 5th and 6th starters aren't the best. But is it bad?
Not being sarcastic, just genuinely curious.
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