Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
As I have been saying for a while now, a big part of the BP solution is to finally move the guys who don't belong in the rotation into the BP.

Newk and Touki are the prime examples of such pitchers. Touki's move to the BP may not be permanent, but it should be clear by now that Newk's role is being a weapon out of the BP.

I think closing the book on Newk as a starter is premature. He has no-hitter caliber stuff. Also, see Glasnow, Tyler.

I am perfectly ok with him being used in relief by the Braves.