Who Starts Game 5 2/3?

by lseltzer on Oct 28, 2008 9:04 AM EDT Comment 6 comments

So obviously we have new pitchers tonight (or maybe tomorrow) for the continuation game. Do you put Myers out there? Durbin?

t's odd, because there are potentially only 9 outs left for the Rays, so you don't need a pitcher to go very far. MLB.com says that they're likely to use the bullpen.

Remember, if the continuation game goes to Wednesday then the potential game 7 is no earlier than Friday, and Hamels could certainly pitch some.

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no WAY myers.
i’d like to see the superstar of the superstars, JC.

by char6587 on Oct 28, 2008 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

If the Phils were winning...

then Myers might make sense – but you can’t blow your #2 starter in a game that might not be the clincher.

I think it’s an interesting decision for both teams, because ideally you’re looking at a RP – but one that is going to have to prepare as a starter. For the Rays, it’s probably easy…Balfour goes out there because he’s our best bullpen pitcher and just got a free night (or 2) of rest and if he doesn’t go out – he’s not available. But the guy that’s preparing like the starter he is, is Mr Price.

Phils…not so sure.

by TallMatt on Oct 28, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions