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Originally Posted by Jeff1787
I'm looking for any thoughts about using starting pitchers in the bullpen. I think they would be good for long relief or emergency starters.
I thought I read somewhere that they can't be used in back to back games if they are in the bullpen?
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I used Jim Bibby as my closer the first two seasons and he is currently in the setup role. My current bullpen is currently split with 3 RP and 3 SP.
For what it's worth I look for best available vs price for the bullpen regardless of whether they are an SP or a RP.
I am training up Jay Bell at 3rd the past couple of days so he can backup two position and can expand my bullpen to 12 for next week. I plan to put another starter in as long relief "avoid high leverage" Given I use a 5 man rotation and no starters in relief I don't designate an emergency SP