Greinke: I thought the Royals Would Baby Him?

[d18Mike]

When Grienke came up, there was a lot of talk about his being limited to 5-6 innings: tops. And that they would rest him quite frequently. Well, his last two outings have been 7-inning affairs and he has a two-start week coming up.

Anyone heard about a shift in planning for his future use?

[hawgvike]

the fact that he has just over an era of 2 and the fact that he plays against montreal and nym this week made me start him. i still think they wont let him get over 7 innings, but the way he pitches (not for K's) tends to lessen his PC. i could see him possibly grabbing a CG or two this year if he faces some lineups that like to jump on the first pitch.