The Orange County Register · Apr 4, 2017
Angels' going long with unconventional bullpen composition
Bud Norris, who spent most of his career as a starter, is one of the relievers the Angels hope can give them a different look in the bullpen this season.OAKLAND — The Angels opened the season with a bullpen that could be a sign of a different sort of pitching staff management.
Typically, a seven-man bullpen would have six pitchers who mostly worked in one-inning increments, and then one long reliever who saw most of his action when the starter got knocked out early and the team was behind.
But the Angels start out this season with three pitchers — Yusmeiro Petit, J.C. Ramirez and Bud Norris — who can all comfortably work two or even three innings, and not just when behind.