Sentence examples for as a starter because from inspiring English sources

Feeley went 4-1 astarterrter because of Eagles injuries in 2002.

Although Thomas has reduced Richardson's playing time, he is sticking with Richardson as a starter — because, he said, "He competes".

A further conjecture has him choosing the Jets over the Jacksonville Jaguars, his home-town team, who wanted him as a starter, because New York offers a man with a mission the country's biggest platform.

But he also made sure to say he was doing well in his first season as a starter because Shockey had been such a good example when he played for the Giants.

Manager Joe Girardi said that he did not want to use Hughes as a starter because he has not had many long outings in recent weeks and that he would probably have to go to the minor leagues to build up the endurance needed to start.

Stoudemire, who turns 33 in November, would be a risky option as a starter because his playing time and production have dropped precipitously since his last All-Star season in 2010-11.

"He understands that coming off the bench is just as important as being a starter because the guys coming off the bench have to pick up the starters, if they're up or down".

"He became a starter because he has so much potential and they wanted him to learn and develop his pitches, and the best way to do that is as a starter," Milacki said.

The Mets used Figueroa as a spot starter because last Wednesday's game was postponed because of rain, pushing Johan Santana's start to Thursday.

"He would hold back a few innings last year because, as a starter, he knew he'd be expected to go at least five, six innings every time he went out.

"It is, as a starter, it is frustrating because it's all a routine".