When he's right, Taz is a first-rate reliever. But why wear him out at this point in this lost season? Doesn't it make more sense to get him rested with an eye toward next season? It seems possible he's already worn down this year (after throwing more than 60 innings each of the last 2 years). He made more than 70 appearances in 2013 and 14, and is at 53 this year (on pace for about 70 again). Only 4 relievers made more than 70 appearances in 3 straight years from 2012-14.
Taz was great in April and May this year but has been very hittable for most of July and August. What is gained from throwing him out there regularly at this point--why not shut him down? I'd like to see a dominant Taz next year, and I can't see why it would make sense to keep throwing out there in 2015. Get the man some rest.
Taz was great in April and May this year but has been very hittable for most of July and August. What is gained from throwing him out there regularly at this point--why not shut him down? I'd like to see a dominant Taz next year, and I can't see why it would make sense to keep throwing out there in 2015. Get the man some rest.