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I must admit I'm intrigued to see what Kelley would do in the rotation and would have liked to see him get a little more long work during spring training.  It was almost as if Wak was somewhat apprehensive as to the potential disruption it would cause among the pitchers who were already vying for the starting positions.  Also I'm somewhat curious as who would be sent to the bullpen if this change were made - I believe either Snell or Fister’s stuff would play up in the bullpen.
Anyway I do have a little apprehension in the results you had detailed in the prior post.  My take on the change-ups he centered to a few of the batters is a little different.  Since he was pitching in relief and the hitters were only getting one look at him the element of surprise tilts in Kelley's favor, however the second or third time through the line-up the results could very well be different as they begin to recognize/anticipate his pitches (this may also occur as the season wears on and his change is not longer a novelty to the opposing teams).
Although I want to see Kelley through rose colored glasses and hope if he is ever placed in a starting position he would indeed excel - I feel the need to temper my endorsement somewhat until Kelley begins to show more control of the change-up.