Moore also said the organization didn’t have nearly enough starting pitching depth to feel comfortable, though he pointed to Foster Griffin, Scott Blewett and Arnaldo Hernandez (Blewett and Hernandez are on the 40-man roster) as players who the front office has kept close tabs on as starter candidates.
How does Moore balance the overall lack of starting pitching depth with moving starter Ian Kennedy into the bullpen?
“You look at where can this particular pitcher be utilized to be in a dominant role,” Moore said. “We felt that when we look at Ian Kennedy, he can really be exceptional in a relief role.