DonKelly on the decision to have CarmenMlodzinski pitch in the season-opening series against the Mets rather than BubbaChandler or BraxtonAshcraft: "There was a lot that went into it. Talking through a lot of the different options with Carmen, Ashcraft, Chandler, just felt like going in that order gave us the best chance with the matchups that we have early in the season to put them in the best spot to help us win. Excited about all three of ‘em and what they bring behind Paul (Skenes) and Mitch (Keller). Really like last year, we challenged them, ‘Don’t look at a number in the pitching order and how you’re going.’ As we go through the season, you never know with off days or how things change. Our young guys did a fantastic job last year dominating the outings that they had. We’re asking them to do the same thing this year when they get the ball. Go shove as long as you can."
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Don Kelly on the decision to have Carmen Mlodzinski pitch in the season-opening series against the Mets rather than Bubba Chandler or Braxton Ashcraft: "There was a lot that went into it. Talking through a lot of the different options with Carmen, Ashcraft, Chandler, just felt like going in that order gave us the best chance with the matchups that we have early in the season to put them in the best spot to help us win. Excited about all three of ‘em and what they bring behind Paul (Skenes) and Mitch (Keller). Really like last year, we challenged them, ‘Don’t look at a number in the pitching order and how you’re going.’ As we go through the season, you never know with off days or how things change. Our young guys did a fantastic job last year dominating the outings that they had. We’re asking them to do the same thing this year when they get the ball. Go shove as long as you can."
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