Rizzo speaks generalities about 2022, but a few points stick out. Or stick into Kieboom, for one.
- He will, as always, build the team around good starting pitchers. He wants guys who pitch well and deeply into a game, believing this takes pressure off the bullpen. While he mentions Strasburg and Ross returning from injuries, I assume that part is talking fluff to cover the giant hole where starters like Strasburg, Zimmermann, Fister, Gio, and Max used to be. We will see whether that means he will sign a good free agent pitcher, or hope that Cavalli, Henry, and Rutledge step up in a few years. (Adon looked pretty good yesterday)
- Starters are the best pitchers, while relief pitchers are usually failed starters.
- He is happy with the development of Garcia, Ruiz, and Thomas
- Kieboom needs to adjust to the way pitchers have adjusted to him. Good players do that.
https://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2021/10/rizzo-after-low-point-this-year-improvement-expected-in-2022.html