Let’s get down to business, shall we?
The prosecution has accused Justus Sheffield of being “destined for the bullpen.” The case is precedented by a rich history of similar fastball/slider pitchers with inconsistent command. The defendant claims that the “command will come” and the third pitch “will develop” enough to be a major league starter. He is younger than AA prospect Justin Dunn, they insist. (I’m already tired of writing like this, but the law is the law).
I present Justus Sheffield’s 4/26 start for consideration. People of the jury, we all agree that Justus Sheffield being a good starting pitcher is incredibly important to this franchise for maximizing its competitive window (and for shutting up Yankees fans, the highest priority).