http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/john_smoltz_back_in_starting_rotation/ Online Journal of Politics and Foreign Affairs Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:06:00 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/john_smoltz_back_in_starting_rotation/comment-page-1/#comment-29435 James Joyner Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:59:25 +0000 /?p=8420#comment-29435 The argument is that a starter only pitches every fifth day and has a standardized routine. A relief pitcher has to warm up every day even if he doesn't play. So, a bit erratic and probably more stress. The argument is that a starter only pitches every fifth day and has a standardized routine. A relief pitcher has to warm up every day even if he doesn't play. So, a bit erratic and probably more stress.

]]> http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/john_smoltz_back_in_starting_rotation/comment-page-1/#comment-29433 bryan Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:48:16 +0000 /?p=8420#comment-29433 I'm not sure I understand how pitching 6 innings will put less stress on his elbow than pitching one inning. I'm not sure I understand how pitching 6 innings will put less stress on his elbow than pitching one inning.

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