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SweetLou1990 · 12-18-2012, 07:46 PM

I am very concerned that Chapman has a high risk of injury no matter where he is. I think that he is the most dominant reliever in baseball, so why mess with it?

But, I also wonder... " What could have Chapman done as the game 2 starter in the NLDS against the Giants, instead of barely getting, what 2 appearances, can't remember if it was meaningful....

So, instead we may have a rotation of Cueto, Latos, Chapman, Arroyo & Bailey. Bailey last Sept pitched like a solid #2 (or even 1), but with him in the 4 or 5 spot, this could be one helluva rotation.

I hate to admit it I(because I fear the injuries that he appears to be susceptable to), but the risk may be worth the reward.

12-18-2012, 07:46 PM	#35
SweetLou1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 170	Re: Am l the only person who thinks moving Chapman to the rotation is a very risky mo I am very concerned that Chapman has a high risk of injury no matter where he is. I think that he is the most dominant reliever in baseball, so why mess with it? But, I also wonder... " What could have Chapman done as the game 2 starter in the NLDS against the Giants, instead of barely getting, what 2 appearances, can't remember if it was meaningful.... So, instead we may have a rotation of Cueto, Latos, Chapman, Arroyo & Bailey. Bailey last Sept pitched like a solid #2 (or even 1), but with him in the 4 or 5 spot, this could be one helluva rotation. I hate to admit it I(because I fear the injuries that he appears to be susceptable to), but the risk may be worth the reward. __________________ Pete Campbell: A man like you I'd follow into combat blindfolded, and I wouldn't be the first. Am I right, buddy? Don Draper: Let's take it a little slower. I don't want to wake up pregnant.