Chris Bassit is a competitor, a grinder, and a grizzled veteran with over 10 years of experience in the MLB. When the message was relayed to him that he'd be pitching out of the bullpen for the ALCS, he couldn't have been thrilled, considering his pedegree as a starter.
That being said, the workhorse has thrived as a reliever throughout the playoffs, and he's now a critical part of the backend. To say he's been everything that the Blue Jays needed thus far would be a severe understatement.
The 36 year-old came on in a relief role during the six hour and 39 minute Game 3 heartbreak for the Toronto Blue Jays.