
I like this move for a few reasons. First, I understand why you would use a platoon for positional players, but using a platoon for pitchers is just flat out stupid. I still think it was worth a try, as I've been saying, but ultimately you need to let your starters get into some sort of routine. You won't get the most out of your pitcher if you're sending him to the bullpen for a few days, and then in the dugout the next.
I like Dave Bush as the 5th guy, I think he's the better pitcher. I also think he's probably better than Jeff Suppan, but to each his own. McClung should perform well in his new role, and I was quite impressed with his work as a starter. He stretched out quite nicely and helped this club win some ballgames, which was all you could really ask for. He's definitely a 4/5 starter on other teams in the league.
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