Williams and Vogelsong

Perrotto writes about their friendship. They must know that it's very likely we'll see a stretch this year when they are both in the rotation. There's little chance that the one through four starters will each make every turn throughout the season. That just doesn't often happen. And if it does - as it did, or nearly did, for the Cardinals last year - then we can expect the Pirates to win the NL Central.

All the starters should play nice with one another and help one another improve as much as they can. If recent history is a trustworthy guide, we'll probably use eight to ten different guys in the rotation. If I'm Williams, Vogelsong, Ritchie, or even slim Albie, I'd just bank on the expectation that I'd get a turn and an opportunity to make that turn regular. At some point, due to injury or ineffectiveness, someone will probably need a break. Opportunities will come. And if they don't, it's good news, because the team is pretty likely to be headed for the playoffs. Teams with four effective, durable, and consistent starters go to the playoffs.