AGRI Biz

One of the most important attributes in building a pitching rotation is the durability of the pitchers. When a team can rely on a starter to go out every fifth day to make his start, they have the foundation for a very good rotation. When Brewers' GM Doug Melvin looks over a list of available starting pitchers this winter he'll find few pitchers that are more reliable and durable than Jon Garland. The Dodgers have declined their option on Garland, making him one of the more attractive options on the open market. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2002, Garland has averaged 32 starts a season and over 200 innings pitched while winning an average of 13 games. While his career 4.42 ERA may not be spectacular, he doesn't walk many batters. He also doesn't strike out very many batters either ...

Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - MLB
Article written by Jesse Motiff