"Camp is so long, and there's always a hiccup here or there. We want to get them regular work, and we know that from last year, if it's not in the rotation, it's gonna be in a pretty prominent role in the bullpen for some guys. That's what happens when you have a good team."
"We kind of leaned into that last year by a matter of circumstance, when you acquire [Shane Bieber], and you have guys that are already performing, what are you gonna do to help us win now? So I think everyone understands that again this year. The main thing is everyone's staying healthy, and then, hopefully, it's a good problem to have."
Spring Training serves as the evaluation period for determining roster composition, particularly for competitive positions like the starting rotation. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider is taking a measured approach to selecting his five or six-man rotation, preferring to observe players throughout the extended spring camp before making final decisions. Schneider emphasizes the importance of allowing players regular work and maintaining flexibility, noting that surplus talent can fill prominent bullpen roles if not selected for rotation spots. The team's depth allows for strategic deployment of pitchers based on performance and health during spring, with the understanding that roster decisions support the goal of winning immediately and returning to the World Series.
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