Before Francis was signed and Chen was brought back I was campaigning for Everett Teaford to land one of the rotation spots. To be fair I didn't mind the Francis and Chen signings because I felt they could be serviceable innings eaters, which they have been. But now I wonder if the 2012 team wouldn't have been best served by giving Teaford 30 starts this year just to see how he'd do. He has looked good in relief and he tossed 5 shutout innings in his first major league start yesterday (true it was against the Mariners but it still counts as a major league start). His two appearances prior to his start he pitched 3 and 2.2 innings and gave up a combined 1 hit and 0 runs.
I imagine he is a longshot to make the 2012 rotation, unless Moore fails to land another starter via trade or free agency. If Adcock starts the season in Omaha - like many expect - Teaford would be a natural to inherit his long relief/spot starter role.
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