Recently, Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus stated that, except for Joakim Soria as the closer, he will not designate bullpen roles. Ausmus specifically mentioning the eighth inning, a point of contention for the past couple years. This is good for several reasons, one being that Ausmus has been heavily criticized in his bullpen usage this year. The general census among the saber community is that a relief pitcher should continue to pitch until he is tired or no longer effective, and should not come out of the game because of the inning number.
Why is Joba Chamberlain struggling this season?
