Well, this still applies.
More seriously though, while this is a dumb, dumb, dumb move, I don't think we should read anything more into it than
- The Cubs starters have been pitching very well
- The Cubs failpen has been pitching like shit
- Z has the worst numbers of any of the starters *this year*
That's it. I don't think there's any secret punishment of Z running around the organization, nor is it a 'message' to the team, nor is Z injured. It's just a dumb decision based on small sample size.
While I recognize that having Z in the rotation will equal more wins, seeing a fired-up Z coming out of the bullpen should be pretty cool. He's still one of my favorite players, and coming out of the pen doesn't change that. Hats off to Z for being accomodating to this move and not bitching about it too.
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I like the Zen simplicity you're applying here. In fact, come to think of it, I would submit the following three-step process to dealing with the "Z to the Pen" decision: 1) State for the record that it's an illogical, ill-advised and straight-up desperate move, 2) Recognize that, as a fan, you can do nothing about it, and 3) Sit back and enjoy the show.
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