A Gift?
According to multiple media outlets, the Phillies are starting Joe Blanton in Game 4. I have two thoughts on this
1- No way they do this if they are down 2-1 and I wouldn't do it up 2-1 either
2- If they still do it, thank you Charlie!
Very big game tomorrow, expect lots of posts along the way (and some tweets)
Comments
Lee has never pitched on short rest and if up 2-1 it is a no-brainer to do it. It would put Lee on full rest and able to come back in game 7 possibly on his normal throwing day for a few innings minimum.
I would have gone with Happ myself, he seems like a better pitcher but I would have liked to see him in NY to force the switches to the right side.
Posted by: blmeanie![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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October 30, 2009 08:57 PM
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BL-
I assume you mean "not to do it" (up 2-1)
I agree with you about Happ, can't understand why Manuel would go with Blanton. Then again, can't understand how he used Pedro last night.
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October 30, 2009 10:47 PM
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yes, I meant "not" if up.
Unless his bullpen confidence is zero and he wants Happ there especially as a lefty, thats all I can think of
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October 30, 2009 11:42 PM
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Looks like you nailed Manuel's thinking
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4609363
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October 31, 2009 10:57 AM
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