The problem with throwing Wood into relief is that you're basically encouraging him to let it all hang out. Heck, some people were talking about bringing back his slurve as a reliever. The problem is, that just exacerbates the problem. He'll lose his release point. His mechanics will become increasingly violent and dangerous to his arm. At least as a starter, he'll have to take it easy if he wants to make it through the 6th inning, ya know? Plus, as a reliever, there is always the danger of overuse (see: last year when he came out of the bullpen and pitched the day before his surgery). At least there's a five day limit on using him as a starter, ya know? I'd rather keep him in the rotation for the rest of the year. He'll be more valuable there if he's healthy. If he's not, then just let him go at the end of the year and only bring him back if it's for a cheaper contract.