The Colorado Rockies are adapting to modern baseball strategies by utilizing a bullpen approach that emphasizes longer relief appearances, with 20 instances of relievers pitching more than two innings this season. This strategy aims to reduce wear and tear on pitchers by allowing them to throw fewer, but longer, outings. The Rockies, under new leadership from Paul DePodesta, are trying to manage their bullpen more effectively to avoid mid-season declines. The approach is also being mirrored in their Triple-A affiliate, providing a surplus of capable arms for the major league team.
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