ironwasp
Rotational Player and Threatening Starter's Job
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I caught the end of the last Rangers/Red Sox game here on television the othe other day and the incredible closing out performance of Jonathan Papelbon. (At least, it looked incredible to me, but I very rarely watch baseball and don't know a lot about it)
I wondered about the status of closers/starting pitchers (and I appreciate from looking at other threads that there are those who believe Papelbon could be a starter, but I'm not asking about his specific situation.
Are closers guys who don't have the stamina to start? Or are lacking some other attributes? Or are they especially cool-headed characters who react well to the late pressure in games? Typically how many relief pitchers does a club keep in its bull pen?
Any guidance much appreciated. Thanks.
I wondered about the status of closers/starting pitchers (and I appreciate from looking at other threads that there are those who believe Papelbon could be a starter, but I'm not asking about his specific situation.
Are closers guys who don't have the stamina to start? Or are lacking some other attributes? Or are they especially cool-headed characters who react well to the late pressure in games? Typically how many relief pitchers does a club keep in its bull pen?
Any guidance much appreciated. Thanks.