I agree with your overall reasoning, and I think you see my point as well, the problem I have with Buerhle's starts is that when he isn't striking out guys and relying too much on the defense it's concerning because the next game those same hit balls could be dropping in, I appreciate greatly Buerhle's endurance, but I'd take 5-6 innings of pure dominance than maybe 7 of junkballing and relying on BABIP luck, because the former usually leads to better results.