There was supposed to be no pressure at all on Alex Colome this season. He was supposed to be either the fifth starter in a loaded Tampa Bay Rays rotation or a long reliever, and in either spot, he only had to be himself. Colome is a talented pitcher, so the expectation was that he would turn into a competent starter if he was given the opportunity. However, if he only lasted five innings per start or had the occasional bad outing, the Rays were going to have better performing pitchers around him to save the bullpen on other nights and come back strongly after rough losses.
Tampa Bay Rays: Alex Colome Is Running Out of Excuses
