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[Susie924]

Some people seem to think that the player's agents have a lot to do with the pitch count phenomenon.

If a pitcher throws less pitches per game, maybe it adds a year or two to his career?

More money in the agent's pocket.

[domainmaster]

Also include General Managers and Owners.

With million of dollars invested in long term contracts, they can not afford to have a pitcher miss a few seasons, such as Carl Pavano.

[Eli's Gone]

Here's Nolan Ryan's 1989 game by game pitch count---low for the year was 99--whether he went 5 innings or 9...

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=ryanno01&t=p&year=1989