Athletics Nation · Aug 1, 2015
Outside The Box: Creating A Strong 2016 Bullpen
"Give me the righty, and go Longhorns." - Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesAs I said in a recent post, relievers are not always acquired. Sometimes they are created. If one thing is becoming clear in A's-land these days, it's that bullpens are more important than they used to be. Starting pitchers throw only 2/3 of a game and a lock down bullpen like the Royals boast can truly shorten games.