Paul Sullivan: Archaic September call-up rule leads to crowded bullpens and longer games
The Cubs added two more relievers to their bullpen Friday, giving them 10 and making you wonder if they have enough room in the enclosed pen for everyone to dance after home runs.
The archaic rule allowing rosters to expand in September usually leads to every team adding bullpen depth whether they need it or not, meaning more pitching chances, longer games and more empty stadiums in the ninth inning.
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer spoke this week of "the balance between interrupting
