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Okay, but wouldn't you need to test it over a series of starts to really know? And what if the results are mixed? You know, where the guy goes 5 innings, scatters six hits and maybe gives up two runs, and then has a little bit of trouble in the sixth and gives up three more. Not a horrible outing, but not awesome either. Do you keep testing the situation when you're in a division that could have 4 legitimate contenders next year and every loss matters? Do you keep testing and hope to catch lightning OR do you go with what you know works now that is helping you shorten the game most nights? Shortening the game was a big part of 2001.
It would be interesting to know what the Mariner brain trust is thinking on this topic. It seems like there's good arguments both ways.