Feb 15 2019 by Yardbarker: Houston Astros
Yet another pitcher has come out against the new “opener” pitching strategy. Last season, the Tampa Bay Rays began regularly using a relief pitcher to start a game before handing things over to more of a traditional long-inning starter. The strategy, called using an “opener,” started being used somewhat regularly. The Oakland A’s even used it in the playoffs. Even though the strategy is catching on, some players are strongly against it. Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole ripped...
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