PITTSBURGH -- During his time in the bullpen this year, Jeff Locke learned about the disciplined routines that make good relievers successful night after night. He learned about the camaraderie of Pittsburgh's relief corps and came to appreciate the ability to go from idle observer to game-on-the-line pitcher
The most important thing Locke learned, though?
"Pitch better," he said.
Locke pitched his way out of the Bucs' rotation this year and perhaps out of their plans. Part of Pittsburgh's starting staff the past four years, he was moved to the bullpen late this season.