The first words Patrick Corbin said during an interview last week were the same ones he’d repeat four more times in the span of about seven minutes. They were his way of shooting down the idea that his late-season move to the bullpen last year should somehow suggest what role he should fill this year.
“I know I can start,” Corbin said.
On this point – or on those related to it – he did not want to cede ground.
He didn’t seem to think his move to the bullpen was for the best, despite the way he seemingly was able to turn his season around.