Tom Verducci

being a major league established starting pitcher.

And I'm talking about like three years where you, as I say, you can run the marathon and,

Now, if I'm going to train for a marathon, I'm not going to do it by running 5Ks, right?

I've got to build up to it.

So to make – and no, he doesn't.

I know 200 innings.

But to even throw 160 to 180 innings and make 25 to 27 starts, which is pretty much where the bar is now, you've got to build up to that.

So I think you're right about Trey this year that he was going to have a period where he's, if not shut down –

He'd have governors on him about a limit on innings, extra days rest.

Typically, it's done around the all-star break.

He actually had that front-loaded, which is not a bad thing.

Going back to Steven Strasburg, they probably should have done that that year at Washington.

And he's in great shape in terms of where he's arrived.

And you're right.

He's plug and play.

And he did it in the postseason.

But I'll tell you what, the rules of engagement have completely changed.

I have now watched so many, I call them kids, but rookies get to the major leagues and make an impact right away.

There is no off factor anymore.

The way they used to say, oh, wait till he gets in the ballpark with three decks.