04-16-2010, 09:22 AM
I just don't understand what makes anyone certain he'll be a shut down reliever right away this year. Also, will it really be that helpful in the grand scheme of things?
You seem to have concerns with Cashner's endurance, right Coach? Doesn't it make sense to find out NOW if he is able to pitch effectively deep into games? Doesn't it make more sense to try and get him ready to take Lilly's spot in the rotation next year and pitch 160-200 innings next year rather than 30-60 innings this year?
Hell, I realize it's no certainty that Cashner turns out to be an ace let alone an adequate starter. But it's no certainty he'll be the Cubs bandaid this year or a fixture in the bullpen going forward. So, if we're rolling the dice, why not roll for higher potential?
And no, I don't think you can have it both ways. Maybe I'm wrong, but if you bring up Cashner right now to pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the year, do you really think he'll be ready to start for the Cubs in 2011?
You seem to have concerns with Cashner's endurance, right Coach? Doesn't it make sense to find out NOW if he is able to pitch effectively deep into games? Doesn't it make more sense to try and get him ready to take Lilly's spot in the rotation next year and pitch 160-200 innings next year rather than 30-60 innings this year?
Hell, I realize it's no certainty that Cashner turns out to be an ace let alone an adequate starter. But it's no certainty he'll be the Cubs bandaid this year or a fixture in the bullpen going forward. So, if we're rolling the dice, why not roll for higher potential?
And no, I don't think you can have it both ways. Maybe I'm wrong, but if you bring up Cashner right now to pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the year, do you really think he'll be ready to start for the Cubs in 2011?