CLEVELAND -- Perhaps his new bullpen feels different for Robin Ventura because it hasn’t had his stomach in knots.
Last year’s relievers often had Ventura and pitching coach Don Cooper feeling queasy as they tried to determine who could get the job done. Though it’s early, the White Sox manager already likes the weapons he has at the back end of his bullpen.
Led by closer David Robertson and setup man Zach Duke, the White Sox feel better prepared for late-game situations and they’re still not at full strength.
“Every time you turn around and your roster changes, it changes the dynamic of your team and having guys in the bullpen like that, there’s just a different vibe to it,” Ventura said.