What's The Size Of Your Rotation?

The Game · 03-09-2018, 10:34 AM

(This might be a double post)
With all the talk of the Cubs, Rangers & Angels using a 6 man rotation and the Rays talking about a 4 man rotation I am wondering what you use in your modern game.

IanIachimoe · 03-09-2018, 11:04 AM

5, occasionally skipping the 5th starter when possible.

Westheim · 03-09-2018, 11:32 AM

Five, occasionally skipping a slumping guy, and while having an extra swingman in the pen that can handle spot starts like double headers etc.

RchW · 03-09-2018, 11:43 AM

I use 5.5 with the spot starter being the 6th guy. I'll skip any starter if they have 5-7 consecutive starts and I may want to set them up for an important series.

Rosco Peabody · 03-09-2018, 12:38 PM

I do five in the majors, but 6 in the minors because each of my minor league rosters is about 30 guys

Calvert98 · 03-09-2018, 12:59 PM

5, and I will still run-out that Starter who is having a rough time; I won't skip him. If he continues to have issues, I will eventually either put him in the pen, or if he has options, send him down to AAA to figure it out.

progen · 03-09-2018, 01:07 PM

Five for majors, six for minors.

AirmenSmith · 03-09-2018, 01:18 PM

5 During the regular season. Playoffs vary but a lot of times just a 2 man rotation.

Cryomaniac · 03-09-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IanIachimoe

5, occasionally skipping the 5th starter when possible.

This is what I normally do too.

Padreman · 03-09-2018, 01:26 PM

5 and 3 in playoffs

JaBurns · 03-09-2018, 02:54 PM

5 in majors, 6 in the minors. Occasionally skip the 5th or 6th in weeks with an off day(s). Rotation changes are frequently, 3 iffy to bad starts finds your role shifted to Long Reliever.

Mike D · 03-09-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvert98

5, and I will still run-out that Starter who is having a rough time; I won't skip him. If he continues to have issues, I will eventually either put him in the pen, or if he has options, send him down to AAA to figure it out.

Hi Dusty.

Calvert98 · 03-09-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Hi Dusty.

Hi there!

I'd just rather not mess around with the rotation size. And we all have bad days; a couple straight poor outings or even a bad three weeks, doesn't define the guy. And if he has a good track-record, I'll given him more opportunities.

gamefan1978 · 03-10-2018, 02:59 AM

5 man rotation I let them sort out their bad starts by keeping them on their normal rotation.

ti6er · 03-10-2018, 02:11 PM

5 is the way to go.

Cod · 03-10-2018, 06:40 PM

I typically go with a 6-man rotation for two reasons:

I never have more than 2-3 starters worth their weight
For some reason, I'm good at building a solid bullpen

So because of #2 above, I'm able to use decent long relievers to supplement my garbage 3-6 starters.

The Game · 03-10-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cod

I typically go with a 6-man rotation for two reasons:

I never have more than 2-3 starters worth their weight
For some reason, I'm good at building a solid bullpen

So because of #2 above, I'm able to use decent long relievers to supplement my garbage 3-6 starters.

Wouldnt you want to use those 2-3 starters more often?

Cod · 03-10-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Game

Wouldnt you want to use those 2-3 starters more often?

I tried that, but they would always flare out come playoff time. Once I moved to a six-man rotation while maintaining a solid bullpen, I'm able to get to the playoffs with a well-rested trio of starters.

Germaniac · 03-11-2018, 02:15 AM

5 ... and during the play-offs I go with my 3 or 4 best starters

chriskelly · 03-11-2018, 12:33 PM

I've experimented w/ a 4 man, and a 9 man bullpen. If the 5th spot comes up and there hasn't been a day off, I start my long reliever and hope he goes 4 innings.

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RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	I use 5.5 with the spot starter being the 6th guy. I'll skip any starter if they have 5-7 consecutive starts and I may want to set them up for an important series. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

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Calvert98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 579	5, and I will still run-out that Starter who is having a rough time; I won't skip him. If he continues to have issues, I will eventually either put him in the pen, or if he has options, send him down to AAA to figure it out.

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progen All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,535 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Five for majors, six for minors.

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JaBurns All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 1,301	5 in majors, 6 in the minors. Occasionally skip the 5th or 6th in weeks with an off day(s). Rotation changes are frequently, 3 iffy to bad starts finds your role shifted to Long Reliever. Last edited by JaBurns; 03-09-2018 at 02:55 PM.

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gamefan1978 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 101	5 man rotation I let them sort out their bad starts by keeping them on their normal rotation.

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ti6er Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 33	5 is the way to go. __________________

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Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,177	I typically go with a 6-man rotation for two reasons: I never have more than 2-3 starters worth their weight For some reason, I'm good at building a solid bullpen So because of #2 above, I'm able to use decent long relievers to supplement my garbage 3-6 starters.

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Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,102	5 ... and during the play-offs I go with my 3 or 4 best starters __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

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chriskelly All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 753	I've experimented w/ a 4 man, and a 9 man bullpen. If the 5th spot comes up and there hasn't been a day off, I start my long reliever and hope he goes 4 innings.