This is absurd. For all the talk of Joe being a "confidence" guy, what kind of message does this send to the rest of the bullpen? I think this is the polar opposite of the Showalter/Britton fiasco. Absolutely flabbergasting.
On the one hand, I really hate this because I want Chapman at full power tomorrow night. On the other hand, this is the trouble spot of the Cleveland order, and blowing this game would end me.
Indeed, and I think the offense as a whole will benefit and take a significant step forward. The pitching will probably take a step back, but we're going to be a scourge on opposing pitchers.