Pitching ‘gets it done’ with Cole, bullpen

Actually, I think last night was the first one in a while that I would call a "grind it out" type of game for him. I think that our expectations have gotten so high, that anything less than total dominance is seen as an effort that we don't want to have to see from him. As far as him getting a break, sure it would be nice, but I doubt Gerrit will lose sleep over how many days rest he has, and how much he pitches at the All Star game. I can't imagine he'll want to rest during the All Star break. If anything, with his drive and competitiveness, he's hoping to be starting, and expects to dominate. As Hurdle has done in the past on a couple of occasions, we might see him tweaking the rotation order a bit after the All-Star break, in order to make sure Cole has enough rest, and to set up the match ups he wants with opposing teams.

If he needs more rest, he'll get it. If he's ready to go, no reason not to play him. I'll trust the doctors to make the call. They get paid the big money to make those desions

Yes.